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Madimetsa Matau

Madimetsa Matau

Researcher
Cape Town,WC

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Enthusiastic Job Title eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Task and training in report writing. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in research.

Work History

Vacation Work Student

SAB Newlands
Cape Town
12.2024 - Current
  • Conducted operational data analysis and implemented process improvements that reduced freshwater usage by 50% across key systems.
    • Supported recommissioning of water recovery systems, increasing output by 200 hL/day with minimal cost.
    • Led root cause analysis on equipment issues (e.g., water hammer, software faults) using performance data and cross-functional input.
    • Conducted feasibility studies and data-driven ROI evaluations for heat and water recovery opportunities
    • Contributed to a feasibility study on recovering heat from boiler blowing down water, evaluating different heat recovery methods.
    • Developed SOPs, conducted HAZOPs, and trained operators across water recovery systems, and implemented alarms and interlocks on CO₂ scrubber and BTS water recovery system pumps for improved safety.
    • Identified underlying issues contributing to poor RO plant performance, and leading replacement of outdated components and malfunctioning instruments.
    • Assisted in preventative maintenance planning to ensure sustained RO operational efficiency which will probably reduce the downtimes of those systems by more than 40%.

Data Analyst Intern

DATA4MIA
Cape Town
11.2019 - 12.2022
  • Completed data cleaning and data validation of existing spreadsheets to promote robust data management platform, resulting in accurate data analysis and entry.
  • Presented reports to clients and teammates regarding project progress and results.
  • Performed routine tasks under direct supervision and within established procedures and guidelines.

Research Assistant

Crystallization & Precipitation Research Unit
Cape Town
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Recorded experimental findings in laboratory notebook to analyze and interpret experimental findings.
  • Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment.
  • Conducted tests on equipment and instruments for quality.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
  • Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.

Dining Hall Staff Member

University Of Cape Town
Cape Town
02.2019 - 12.2019
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.

Mentor

Leo Marquard Hall
Cape Town
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
  • Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.

Education

Bachelor Of Science In Engineering - Chemical Engineering

University of Cape Town
Cape Town
02.2016 - 08.2022

Masters of Science in Engineering - Chemical Engineering

University of Cape Town
Rondebosch, Cape Town
10.2022 - 01.2025

Skills

Problem-Solving

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Additional Information

Languages

Xhosa Communication

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved RO plant issues which led to finding the issue and achieving the efficiency of 80% from 5%.
  • Published a scientific paper on well-established journal
  • Did a water for the plant and found opportunities for recovery, ultimately reducing the fresh water usage of the condensers by 35%.

Software

Aspen

SCADA

Excel

PowerBI

Timeline

Vacation Work Student

SAB Newlands
12.2024 - Current

Masters of Science in Engineering - Chemical Engineering

University of Cape Town
10.2022 - 01.2025

Research Assistant

Crystallization & Precipitation Research Unit
02.2022 - 07.2022

Data Analyst Intern

DATA4MIA
11.2019 - 12.2022

Dining Hall Staff Member

University Of Cape Town
02.2019 - 12.2019

Mentor

Leo Marquard Hall
02.2018 - 12.2018

Bachelor Of Science In Engineering - Chemical Engineering

University of Cape Town
02.2016 - 08.2022

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