Ayanda Gratitude Happiness Sigudhla
Metallurgist
Johannesburg
Summary
Metallurgist improving production quality through process monitoring, deviation detection, and structured reporting. Strengthens product performance with statistical process control, testing method improvements, and equipment reliability analysis, while developing or revising 5+ operating procedures per quarter that reduce defects and control cost. Supports team capability by training junior metallurgists and helping maintain ISO audit compliance with no findings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Metallurgist
Magotteaux GMSA
10.2024 - Current
- Track defect trends through statistical process control to flag process and product deviations early.
- Monitor quality checks per shift to keep production processes aligned with standards.
- Advance product performance and durability through physical, metallographic evaluation and materials characterization.
- Develop quality and operating procedures, then modify them to match current work practices and quality management systems.
- Maintain compliance with industry standards and ISO requirements while supporting audit readiness and quality assurance.
- Train and mentor junior and intern metallurgists to support team development and consistent technical execution.
- Use data analysis and root cause analysis to improve equipment reliability and reduce recurring operating issues.
Assistant Metallurgist
Scaw Metals
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Monitor 8 material samples per shift to support metallographic evaluation and mechanical testing.
- Conducted metallographic evaluation, mechanical testing, and dimensional checks to strengthen product quality and durability.
- Inspected rolled products for visual defects and flagged issues before final release.
- Evaluated customer complaints to support root-cause analysis and follow-up actions.
- Released final products for despatch in SAP while maintaining accurate production records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on product performance improvements and defect reduction projects.
Intern Metallurgist
Scaw Metals
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Compiled trial and investigation reports, translating inspection findings into clear technical documentation for review.
- Assisted with metallurgical investigations by organizing observations, results, and supporting notes for case review.
- Supported metallographic evaluation by documenting microstructural observations and linking them to billet condition.
- Applied mechanical testing results to compare material behavior across trial samples and quality checks.
- Contributed to procedure development by organizing inspection and reporting steps used during metallurgical work.
Vacation Work Student
Transalloys
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared raw material and final product samples.
- Assisted with analysis of samples using XRF, Leco and ICP.
- Gained knowledge of basic furnace operation (Open arc furnace)
- Assisted with root cause analysis by gathering sample information and documenting visible defects.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Physical Metallurgy
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg South Africa 05.2022
Skills
Metallographic evaluation
Mechanical testing
Failure analysis
Materials characterization
Product performance testing
Statistical process control
Quality assurance
Quality management systems
ISO compliance
Procedure development
Root cause analysis
Team leadership
Performance management
Training needs analysis
Quality management systems
Standard operating procedures
Root cause analysis
Project planning
Process optimization
Metallurgical investigations
Timeline
Metallurgist
Magotteaux GMSA
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Metallurgist
Scaw Metals
03.2024 - 09.2024
Intern Metallurgist
Scaw Metals
04.2023 - 03.2024
Vacation Work Student
Transalloys
12.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Physical Metallurgy
University of Johannesburg