Lindokuhle Buthelezi
Quality Assurance / Quality Controller
184 Phatudi Drive, Mogale City
Summary
Dedicated individual with a proven track record in exceeding quality benchmarks and enhancing customer experiences. Skilled in optimizing processes, ensuring compliance, and fostering team effectiveness. Proficient in frontline customer service, stock management, and hygiene protocols, with a solid understanding of ISO 9001, GMP, Six Sigma, and HACCP. Experienced in quality control and assurance, utilizing SAP ERP and environmental monitoring tools.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance
Wang on Fibres
10.2025 - Current
- Ensure compliance by conducting in-process quality checks during manufacturing and packaging adhering to WHO GMP, ISO 9001:2015, and HACCP standards.
- Perform line clearance and line opening in production
- Monitor working environmental conditions and cleanliness
- Monitor the production phase by performing in process/quality check from time to time.
- Identify defects/rejects to minimize waste thus reducing unnecessary rework.
- Apply problem-solving skills to identify quality issues, determining root causes and working with teams to implement corrective actions.
- Assist in decision making when Quality Controller reports an issue.
- Perform sampling in each batch introduced into the line/machine and collect retention samples for monitoring purposes.
- Be part of Quality planning or Quality Improvement for optimum production.
- Maintaining QMS Documentation by reviewing job cards and approving those approved by other QA/QC.
In-Process Quality Assurance
Ranbaxy Pharmaceutical (Pty) Ltd (Sun Pharma)
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Verified cleanliness of production lines, reviewed documentation for regulatory accuracy and ensuring data integrity following ALCOA principles
- Utilized SAP ERP for batch tracking, deviation reporting, and quality documentation.
- Operate and calibration of QA/QC instrumentation, environmental monitoring equipment to validate process conditions.
- Participated in sampling, stability studies, and label inspections during product lifecycle.
- Implementing HACCP, adhering to ISO standards, and conducting medicines safety audits for quality standards.
- Documented and managed FIFO/FEFO practices to maintain product integrity.
- Ensure compliance to GMP, GLP and Safety.
Cashier/Waiter
UJ APK Sausage Saloon
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Acquired experience in stock counting, ensuring accurate inventory management.
- Consistently upheld hygiene standards by maintaining a clean store environment.
- Cultivated positive customer relationships through effective communication.
- Monitored fridge temperatures daily to ensure optimal food safety.
- Conducted quality inspections on both new and existing stock to ensure compliance.
- Applied FIFO rotation to minimize waste and ensure freshness.
Education
Certificate in Operations Management - undefined
IQ Academy
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry
University of Kwazulu Natal
01.2021
Matric - undefined
King Bhekuzulu High School
01.2015
Skills
Operations Management
Computer literacy (Microsoft office)
ERP software (SAP)
Problem-Solving
Leadership
Decision Making
Communication Team player
References
- Nomfundo, Mchunu, Quality Control Manager, Nomfundo215@wangon.co.za, +27 69 196 9734, Wang on Fibres (Pty) Ltd
- Londeka, Bhengu, Quality Control Supervisor, Londeka302@wangon.co.za, +27 67 948 6062, Wang on Fibres (Pty) Ltd
- Lindelani, Masondo, QA Pharmacist, Lindelani.Masondo@sunpharma.com, +27 79 297 2209, Ranbaxy Pharmaceutical (Pty) Ltd
- Khumbelo, Mbushi, IPQA Supervisor, Khumbelo.Mbushi@sunpharma.com, +27 79 744 0039, Ranbaxy Pharmaceutical (Pty) Ltd
- Aziza, Rodesh, Manager, Aziza@sausagesaloon.co.za, +27 60 461 512, UJ APK Sausage Saloon
Timeline
Quality Assurance
Wang on Fibres
10.2025 - Current
In-Process Quality Assurance
Ranbaxy Pharmaceutical (Pty) Ltd (Sun Pharma)
09.2024 - 02.2025
Cashier/Waiter
UJ APK Sausage Saloon
05.2024 - 08.2024
Matric - undefined
King Bhekuzulu High School
Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry
University of Kwazulu Natal
Certificate in Operations Management - undefined
IQ Academy