KARABO EPHRAIM MOLEKWA
Chemical Engineer
Pretoria
Summary
I am a diligent and driven chemical engineering graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering Technology from the University of Johannesburg, currently pursuing an honors degree at the University of Pretoria. Equipped with a strong foundation in chemical engineering fundamentals, I am eager to leverage my acquired skills and traits to contribute effectively to your team. I am seeking an opportunity to showcase my capabilities and make a meaningful impact in a chemical engineering role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Chemical Engineer Vacation Work Student
Rand Refinery Limited
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Research gold bar production processes
- Compiled information on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Collaborated to gather insights for the report
- Melting of kilobar on the CIF furnace using moulds as per production
- Weigh and grind gold bar to correct mass
- Melting large bars on the CIF furnace
- Clean gold bars for quality inspection
- Melting of gold granules
- Produced a report for the plant
- Observed granulation process
- Understanding of Electro-gold process hazards and risks
- Investigated demineralised and Tap water for gold polishing
Radio Presenter
Inakekelo Community radio station
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Presented a news bulletin
- Presented a talk show
- Interviewed a guest
- Conducted a phone-in
- Content Producer
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc Applied Sciences) Honours in Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
University of Pretoria/Universiteit Van Pretoria
01.2024 -
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEng Tech) in Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
01.2021 - 04.2023
Matriculation (Grade 12) - undefined
Senzangakhona Secondary School
Skills
Proficient in verbal and written communication
undefinedAwards Licenses Certifications
- Rand Refinery Bursary Award, Associated with attaining the BSc Hons (Applied Sci.) Chemical Engineering degrees, University of Pretoria, 2024
- CESA Representative Leadership Award, Chemical Engineering Students Association (CESA), Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, 09/01/23
- Third-Year Top Achiever Award, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE) University of Johannesburg, 09/01/23
- Rand Refinery Bursary Award, Associated with attaining the BEngTech Chemical Engineering degrees, University of Johannesburg, 06/01/23 - 11/30/23
- Nedbank Bursary Award, Associated with attaining the BEngTech Chemical Engineering degrees, University of Johannesburg, 02/01/23 - 05/31/23
- Mining Qualification Authority (MQA) Bursary Award, Associated with BEngTech Chemical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, 2021 - 2022
References
Senior | Maria Madibela, Projects Supervisor, Rand Refinery, Mariam@gold.co.za
Timeline
Bachelor of Science (BSc Applied Sciences) Honours in Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
University of Pretoria/Universiteit Van Pretoria
01.2024 -
Chemical Engineer Vacation Work Student
Rand Refinery Limited
11.2023 - 12.2023
Radio Presenter
Inakekelo Community radio station
12.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEng Tech) in Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
01.2021 - 04.2023
Matriculation (Grade 12) - undefined
Senzangakhona Secondary School
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