Dean Ndlovu
Test Officer
Noordwyk
Summary
Experienced Test Officer with over 4 years in electro-technical conformity assessment and quality management. Specializes in regulatory testing, calibration, and verification of measurement equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Proven skills in analyzing non-conformance, conducting root cause investigations, and enhancing laboratory processes to drive continuous improvement.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Officer in Laboratory Services Division (Electro-technical)
South African Bureau of Standards (NETFA)
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct conformity testing on electrical products including distribution cables, industrial plugs and sockets
- Generating detailed technical reports and compliance documentation
- Analyse non-conformance results, implement corrective and preventative actions
- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to resolve quality issues
- Supporting product compliance by evaluating test results against SANS/ISO/IEC standards
- Handling calibration, verification, planned and preventative maintenance of measuring equipment
Intern in Laboratory Services Division (Electro-technical)
South African Bureau of Standards (NETFA)
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Performed testing on electrical products including thermostats, geysers, motors, cables and meters.
- Inspected and verified equipment processes to ensure quality and compliance.
- Conducted compliance testing to confirm adherence to regulatory standards.
- Learned about testing methodologies to ensure adherence to quality requirements.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Power)
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Pretoria, South AfricaDiploma - Electrical Engineering (Power)
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa01-2020
National Senior Certificate -
Panorama Secondary School
Graskop, South Africa01-2014
Skills
Test method development
Quality Management Systems (ISO/IEC 17025)
Calibration techniques
Product inspection
Non-conformance management
Continuous improvement
Stakeholder collaboration
Certification
ISO/IEC 17025 General requirements for the competence testing and calibration laboratories
Timeline
Test Officer in Laboratory Services Division (Electro-technical)
South African Bureau of Standards (NETFA)
01.2024 - Current
Intern in Laboratory Services Division (Electro-technical)
South African Bureau of Standards (NETFA)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Advanced Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Power)
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Power)
Vaal University of Technology
National Senior Certificate -
Panorama Secondary School