Asanda Chonco
Analytical Chemist
Durban
Summary
Results-driven quality assurance expert with practical experience at Unilever Indonsa. Committed to applying technical expertise and industry insights to achieve operational excellence. Open to full-time roles in quality or chemical sectors, with a focus on growth within pharmaceutical laboratories.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Quality Intern
Unilever Indonsa
11.2025 - Current
- Packaging Materials Analysis
- Conduct Internal Audits and drive closure of Internal Audits findings for respective units
- Coordinate trouble shooting for defective Packaging Material affecting production, raise SNCRs and follow up with Supplier using stages of incoming Goods
- Updating Quality weekly and monthly reports
Quality Intern
Unilever Indonsa
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Conducted in-process and final product Inspections using Measuring Instruments and testing Equipments
- Monitored production lines to ensure adherence to specifications and detect defect early
- Recorded inspection results, maintained quality logs, and prepared daily Reports
- Assisted in investigating Non-Conformances and implementing corrective actions
- Ensured measuring tools and equipment are calibrated and functioning correctly
- Reviewed SOPs, updates and find opportunities for continuous improvement
- Followed ISO, GMP, and company quality standards and worked closely with production teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes
Quality Inservice trainee
Unilever Indonsa
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Product Safety: Assisted in identifying and monitoring of Microbiological Standards, developed and reviewed all the incoming raw materials, outgoing product test regime and monitored the program, recommending corrective action where required.
- Conduct analysis according to prescribed methods and within agreed timelines as per the Laboratory Schedule.
- Assisted in testing and releasing raw materials to the factory, WIP and finished products based on the successful test results.
- Assisted in Validating and Verifying effectiveness of cleaning processes and procedures and recommended corrective action where required.
- Keep all quality control records up to date, following current Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.
- Hygiene: Ensured that the manufacturing process is Hygienic and microbiologically safe for the production, by monitoring the implementation of appropriate and sustainable hygiene program is in place, according to GMP.
- Assisted in conducting Audit and identifying suitable corrective action and ensured that immediate corrective action is implemented in the case of non-conformance and possible risk to product safety.
- Swab analysis as required as per GMP.
Education
Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Durban University of Technology
01.2024
Matric Certificate - Bachelor’s degree, Grade 12
ML Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School
01.2020
Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Document creation and management Data analysis and visualization
collaborative skills
flexibility
Organizational skills
Communication proficiency
detail-oriented precision
Effective problem-solving
Effective time management
References
- Mthobisi, Buthelezi, Microbiologist, Mthobisi.Buthelezi@unilever.com, Unilever Indonsa
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Driver’s license - code 10
Timeline
Quality Intern
Unilever Indonsa
11.2025 - Current
Quality Intern
Unilever Indonsa
11.2024 - 11.2025
Quality Inservice trainee
Unilever Indonsa
06.2023 - 06.2024
Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Durban University of Technology
Matric Certificate - Bachelor’s degree, Grade 12
ML Sultan (Pmb) Secondary School