Andiswa Pamela Sikhosana
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a 31-year-old ambitious female who is prepared to achieve the desired goals of the Job description. I am a hard worker, self-motivated, goal-oriented individual who is always looking for a challenge to enhance my skills and knowledge, I like to interact with other people and adapt easily to different kinds of environment. I have good communication skills both verbal and written, Computer Literate skill, interpersonal skill, great problem-solving and decision-making. I can work overtimes and under pressure. Exceptionally talented in keeping accurate records and carrying statistical analysis. I can use my skills and experience to steer up production in the company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Control Officer
Koppert SA
Johannesburg
04.2022 - Current
- Every Monday morning perform a quick check on the shipment that arrived over the weekend.
- make sure that every thing that was ordered has arrived.
- collect samples of different mites to do a full quality check on them.
- quality check needs to be performed in every product before it goes out for delivery.
- Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications and taking measurement tests.
- Inspect incoming products for adherence to labeling laws and company quality standards.
- Increase efficiency in quality control processes by streamlining workflows and eliminating redundancies.
- Maximize workflow efficiency within the Quality Control department through implementation of lean manufacturing principles.
- Improved customer satisfaction with consistent delivery of high-quality products, adhering to strict industry standards.
- Collect and analyze data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
- Record and organize test data for report generation and analysis.
- Monitor testing procedures and verify performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
- Develop and implement procedures to meet product quality standards.
- Interpret test results by comparing to establish specifications and control limits, make recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
- Conduct investigations into questionable test results.
- Review production processes and identify potential quality issues.
- Report problems and concerns to management.
Grower
Matsoba Westernberg Farm
Pretoria
12.2020 - 03.2022
- All general growing duties, but not limited to irrigation, spraying, managing teams related to the side of the business
- Statical analysis of production performance and maintaining accurate record keeping of the planting, production, and harvest
- Manage and execute harvest, maintenance, fertilizer, and planting activities
- Identify insects, deficiencies and any other problems and implement spray programs and feeding regimes to correct the matter
- Ensure that proper watering, scouting, harvesting and hygienic procedures are followed
- Ensure that the production areas are always in a neat and hygienic condition
- Oversee and manage staff to ensure all tasks are done timeously and standard
- Plan for staff requirements on a weekly basis
- Reason for leaving: Advancing my career
Junior Grower
Blueberry Hill Farms
East London
01.2017 - 11.2020
- As part of the management team the Junior Grower provides technical management of a modern greenhouse pepper operation by ensuring cultural conditions that support a crop capable of meeting productivity and quality objectives
- Manage four water systems with 4 compartments and 8 valves
- Manage 4, 1.3 Ha greenhouses
- Manage +/- 44 employees
- In conjunction with all the management team, ensures in drafting a budget for every financial year, for Agricultural products
- In conjunction with the Senior Grower, ensures that consistent growing conditions including irrigation and temperatures within specific target zones are maintained
- Correctly measures plant growth and records findings in line with company policy and procedure
- Directs and schedules the activities of employees together with the senior manager through providing ongoing feedback to the Senior Manager
- Communicates and advises the Head Grower and Operations Manager on current conditions and trends in crop, pest, and disease conditions
- Contributes innovation to the growing process
- Provides ongoing crop work quality monitoring including observing, recording, writing a report, and providing feedback
- Ensures that monitoring for pest and disease is carried out consistently
- Completes all testing of new materials and reports on results to Senior Grower
- Assists Production Supervisors and employees in pesticide application while conforming to all relevant legislation and standards
- Under the direction of the Head Grower, manages variety trials including data collection and report preparation
- Ensures that the facility and equipment function effectively by regularly reviewing the climate control computer, as well as by daily physical inspection
- Performs other duties as required by the Senior Grower
- Reason for Leaving: Advancing my career
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Agricultural Management
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.2017 - 12.2018
Skills
Academicbackground
Nelson Mandela University, Btech Agricultural Management, 2018, NDiploma Agricultural Management, 2015, Sehole Combined School, Grade 12, 2012, SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions)
Personal Information
- Age: 31
- Gender: female
- Driving License: Code 08
Timeline
Quality Control Officer
Koppert SA
04.2022 - Current
Grower
Matsoba Westernberg Farm
12.2020 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Agricultural Management
Nelson Mandela University
01.2017 - 12.2018
Junior Grower
Blueberry Hill Farms
01.2017 - 11.2020
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