Bhekamashuku Shangase
Durban
Summary
Dynamic Process Controller with proven expertise at uMngeni-uThukela Water, adept at optimizing water treatment processes and ensuring compliance with ISO standards. Skilled in SCADA operation and waste management, I excel in team communication and analytical problem-solving, driving efficiency and minimizing costs while maintaining high-quality output.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Controller
Umgeni Water (Ixopo WTP & WWTP)
04.2017 - Current
- Provide support in the development of procedure manuals and SOPs.
- Conduct planned job observation for process controller trainees and shift attendants.
- Initiate CPAs for quality, audits, and other process-related deviations.
- Responsible for operating the overall treatment process manually and on SCADA/PLC according to SOP (Standard Operating Procedure), and conducting first-line fault finding/root cause analysis.
- Responsible for handling all customer inquiries and reporting to the plant superintendent.
- Attending monthly risk assessment and SHEQ meetings to discuss all identified risks posed by hazards onsite, in order to achieve compliance with OHSAS and NOSA system guidelines.
- Responsible for sustaining optimum dosages of all dosed chemicals, and carrying out stocktake calculations to assure smooth stock control.
- Responsible for maintaining acceptable quality of the effluent that meets internal standards and ISO 9001 standards effectively.
- Monitoring and ensuring balance between quality and quantity through the minimization of production waste.
- Monitoring the overall treatment of waste products, including sludge handling, for both wastewater treatment and water treatment processes.
- Calibrating instruments used for quality assurance and conducting healthy standby duty assessments of equipment, i.e. Pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers, etc.
- Responsible for adherence to all quality standards and laboratory quality management systems in terms of SABS ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 17025.
- Responsible for minimizing all production losses by cutting down energy usage and other controllable costs.
Trainee Process Controller
Umgeni Water (Mpofana WTP)
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Commissioning Team Member for cold and hot commissioning of Mpofana Package Plant.
- Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
- Provided support to existing staff on various tasks and duties.
- Attended training sessions and meetings to learn new information and develop personal skills.
In-service Trainee (Chemical Eng)
Umgeni Water (Midmar Water Works)
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Developed essential skills and techniques through diligent practice.
- Proposed strategies to take advantage of new opportunities and process enhancement.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Education
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
01.2016
Advanced Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Skills
- Maintain sound attention to detail principles in performing various tasks
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Sap system operation
- SCADA operation
- Design and configuration of both water and wastewater treatment processes
- Use and limitation of analytical equipment to provide reliable and credible results
- Full working knowledge of SHEQ, ISO 9001, and ISO 17025 system guidelines and implementations
- Analytical ability to assess key cost drivers and develop strategies to minimize expenditure
- Waste management
- Team communication skills
- People management skills
- Ability to handle pressure
Certificates And Awards
Best Driver 2016, Umgeni water Operations division, 06/03/16
Disabilities
None
Last Updated
09/06/2025
References
- Mrs. T.P Makhathini, Mangosuthu University of Technology, Lecturer, 031 9077 141
- Mr. T Mdlalose, Umgeni Water (Midmar W.W), Supervisor, 083 2803 874
- P.M Ngcobo, Umgeni Water (Ixopo WW & WWW), Supervisor, 082 435 8306
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9206026557086
- Ethnicity: Black
- Health Status: Excellent
- Title: Mr
- Date of Birth: 06/02/92
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Available (code 10/C1)
Accomplishments
- Umgeni Water Best Driver 2016 Award
Affiliations
- High school Physical Science and Maths teacher volunteer
Certification
- Class V Process Controller certificate
- She rep certificate
- Incident investigation certificate
- First aid certificate
Languages
Isizulu
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Process Controller
Umgeni Water (Ixopo WTP & WWTP)
04.2017 - Current
Trainee Process Controller
Umgeni Water (Mpofana WTP)
01.2016 - 03.2017
In-service Trainee (Chemical Eng)
Umgeni Water (Midmar Water Works)
01.2015 - 01.2016
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Advanced Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
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