Busisiwe Mthombeni
Scientist
Centurion
Summary
Knowledgeable in NEMA:Air Quality Act with solid foundation in air quality monitoring and project management. Demonstrated expertise in air quality function that includes data analysis, reporting writing, stakeholder management and awareness campaigns along with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Air Quality Scientist
South African Weather Service
Pretoria
06.2018 - Current
- Implementation of Environmental laws, NEMA (Air Quality Act)
- Quality control and quality assurance of air quality data (Develop and Implement SOPs)
- Implementation of ISO 14001 and ISO 17001
- Knowledge in Environmental Impact assessment and the process of Licensing of Facilities
- Understanding of procurement process (Requisition, Invoicing, Budgeting (Capex and Opex), Bidding committee)
- Management and Monitoring of six air quality stations from the City of Tshwane network
- Coordinate maintenance and service of air quality stations
- Provide Daily, Monthly, and Quarterly Compliance Reporting
- Prepare project finance budget Opex and Capex
- Communicate with clients, set meetings, and ad hoc activities
- Conduct Air quality-related research
- Know procurement processes and overall business acumen
- Manage stakeholder relationships
- School visit Awareness project (Powerpoint presentation)
Processing Graduate
ParmalatSA
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Procedures and Quality/Food Safety Procedures
- To conduct hourly monitoring of the production performance and ensure the achievement of the daily production targets by using the Check Point Meetings to drive your team's performance
- Ensure that subordinates maintain acceptably high levels of workplace
- To ensure that subordinates are aware of and are able to perform their assigned duties and responsibilities
- To ensure that the plant is running efficiently and within all Costs and Quality
- Ensure that the personnel in your control are aware and trained in the Goal Driven Technical Skills requirements of the Food Safety System and Hygienic Practices in relation to the tasks that they perform
- HACCP and ISO9000 knowledge
Mineral Processing Intern
Mintek
Johannesburg
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Responsible for the manual processing of minerals (Milling and Sieve sorting)
- Ensure the good working order of instruments and equipment in the Refinery
- Follow standard operating procedures and complete log sheets
- Perform full quality testing and analyze data routinely
- Ensure effective housekeeping of the facility
- Adhere to Health and Safety stipulations
- Reporting the results and completing the Admin work associated with the test
Education
Applied Science - Environmental Technology
University of Pretoria
Pretoria 01.2022 - 12.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
University of Pretoria (GIBS)
Johannesburg 09.2021 - 06.2022
BTech - Chemical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 07.2012 - 06.2014
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 07.2007 - 06.2010
High School -
Setumo Khiba High School
Pretoria 01.1994 - 06.2005
Skills
MS Excel
- MS Office
- Power point presentation
- Data analysis
- Report writing
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Strong work ethic
- Analytical thinking
Additional Info
0157 Pretoria, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0157, 08, Female, South African
Timeline
Applied Science - Environmental Technology
University of Pretoria
01.2022 - 12.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration
University of Pretoria (GIBS)
09.2021 - 06.2022
Air Quality Scientist
South African Weather Service
06.2018 - Current
Processing Graduate
ParmalatSA
07.2014 - 06.2016
BTech - Chemical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
07.2012 - 06.2014
Mineral Processing Intern
Mintek
01.2010 - 12.2010
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
07.2007 - 06.2010
High School -
Setumo Khiba High School
01.1994 - 06.2005
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