Jabulani Ernest Makhubo
Analytical Chemist
Northam
Summary
Analytical chemist with over four years of experience in mining industry, specializing in PGM base metal fire assay through various methods including leaching, ICP analysis, XRF, and carbon and sulfur analysis.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab analyst intern
PPS LABORATORY
07.2022 - Current
- Sample preparation (dehydration, crushing, pulverization, and sieving)
- handling devices (ICP-OES, gas pycnometer for specific gravity, carbon and sulfur detector, XRF).
- Fire Assay
- wet chemistry testing[leaching (6t analysis)]
- assessing levels of base metals concentration
- evaluation of prills.
Quality Controller intern
Rocbolt Technologies (Pty) Ltd
05.2021 - 05.2022
- conducting in-process laboratory tests (wet analysis, gravimetric analysis, thermometric analysis)
- documenting non-conformance findings
- acceptance of completed products post-packaging
- training new quality controllers for ISO 9001 accreditation
Education
National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria01-2022
Grade 12 -
Buhlebesiswe secondary school
Mpumalanga01-2015
Skills
Proficiency in computer skills
Analytical thinking
Critical problem analysis
Detail-oriented analysis
Following instructions
Open to learning
Clear communication skills
References
- Admire, Massasire, Lab Manager, Admire@platlab.co.za, 0782925692, PPS laboratory
- Tebogo, Ketse, Senior Chemist, Tebogo@platlab.co.za, 072 263 6294, PPS Laboratory
- SP, Lepule, Lecturer, lepulesp@tut.ac.za, 012 382 6338, Tshwane University of Technology
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Tshwane University of Technology, Transport and Security officer, 2018-02, 2018-11, Maintaining safety in the residence, Organisation: Residence committee
Timeline
Lab analyst intern
PPS LABORATORY
07.2022 - Current
Quality Controller intern
Rocbolt Technologies (Pty) Ltd
05.2021 - 05.2022
National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Tshwane University of Technology
Grade 12 -
Buhlebesiswe secondary school