FUNEKA QALI
Vereeniging, Johannesburg ,Gauteng
Summary
Quality Assurance specialist with seven years of work experience in the Food manufacturing and laboratory environment. I have strong knowledge in the Implementation of Quality Management Systems, Food Safety policies and procedures and providing assistance during inspections and audits. I am seeking an opportunity to utilize my skills and expertise to deliver exceptional results and contribute to the company's growth.
Overview
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1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
MZIMBOTHI GUARD
06.2025 - 06.2026
- Administration; manage phone calls, emails and front-desk inquiries. Maintain filing system (both digital and physical). Scheduling and coordination; coordinate guard shifts, rosters and site allocations. Track attendance, leave and overtime. Maintaining employee records (contracts, certificates and licenses). Ensuring all security officer’s documents are valid and up to date. Maintain incident reports and occurrence.
QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSISTANT/ LABORATORY ANALYST
THE INGREDIENT NETWORK
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Ensuring the implementation of a Quality Management system, Food Safety policies and procedures as well as compliance with health and safety procedures. Conducting quality checks on production lines. Conducting personnel and equipment hygiene inspections in the plant and warehouses. Calibration of laboratory equipment; assisting in verification and validation activities. Performing chemical (pH, moisture & Brix) and microbiological analysis (TPC,coliforms & yeast and molds, serial dilutions, environmental monitoring and shelf- life testing) and ensuring final product positive release. Assist with the Research & Development of new products. Assist with staff training, stock Inspections, floor support and document control. Assist during root cause analysis, mock recalls and risk assessment and management. Contribute during internal and external audits to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Performing Adhoc tasks delegated by the Line Manager and CEO.
QUALITY CONTROL ANALYST
AFRICA SUN OIL
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Raw materials inspection through NIR, seed grading and visual observations. Analytical testing of oil samples during the process and final products; FFA, PV, Iodine Value and GC/ HPLC. Generating COAs and other related documents for final product release. OPRPs and CCP monitoring and verifications as required. Verification and calibration of laboratory equipment. Maintenance of laboratory stock supplies. Reporting and raising non-conformance as they arise. Guide and support Samplers and Online QCs.
QUALITY CONTROLLER
DICKON HALL FOODS
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Conducting checks on the factory, production lines and finished products. Laboratory testing of finished products; Analytical test such as Salt and pH titrations, Brix and Moisture content. Promoting GMPs and GLPs. Accepting/ Rejecting finished products. Investigating and reporting non-conformance. Contribute during quality assurance audits and inspections.
LABORATORY ASSISTANT
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
10.2014 - 04.2018
- Preparing reagents and solutions for Chemistry experiments and setting up apparatus for Physics practicals. Assist students and teachers during practical sessions. Ordering chemicals and other consumables. Washing laboratory glassware, general housekeeping and inventory management.
Education
National Diploma - Biotechnology
Vaal University of Technology
Senior Certificate -
Fundulwazi Secondary School
Skills
- Good understanding of ISO 17025 and FSSC 22000 compliance including method validations
- Microbiological analysis; TPC, Coliforms and Y&M
- Chemical analysis: pH, titrations, Moisture, Brix, Viscosity, Fat content
- Media & reagents preparation
- Sample preparation
- Calibration of laboratory equipment
- Microsoft Office programs; Word, Excel & Outlook
- Data & Reporting; familiar with LIMS, trend analysis
- Attention to detail, problem solving & adaptability
- Document control & SOPs
- Teamwork
- Management & Leadership
REFERENCES
- Irena, Illieva, Head of Sciences, hos@bicollege.co.za, 0117067775, 0824392147, British International College
- Tendai, Mukahiwa, Quality Assurance Manager, tendaim@dhfoods.co.za, 0110649200, 0730040721, Dickon Hall Foods
Certification
- FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATE-2026
- DRIVERS LICENSE: C1
Timeline
ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
MZIMBOTHI GUARD
06.2025 - 06.2026
QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSISTANT/ LABORATORY ANALYST
THE INGREDIENT NETWORK
07.2023 - 12.2024
QUALITY CONTROL ANALYST
AFRICA SUN OIL
02.2022 - 09.2022
QUALITY CONTROLLER
DICKON HALL FOODS
08.2018 - 10.2020
LABORATORY ASSISTANT
BRITISH INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
10.2014 - 04.2018
National Diploma - Biotechnology
Vaal University of Technology
Senior Certificate -
Fundulwazi Secondary School