Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Continuing Professional Development
References
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MAPONTO ELIZABETH TSOTETSI

Johannesburg

Summary

Results-oriented Quality Control Technologist with hands on experience in executing quality assurance measures and performing audits. Demonstrated ability in risk analysis and managing documentation to ensure compliance and improve production efficiency. Committed to teamwork and product development with a focus on maintaining safety standards.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Control Technologist

Vegeworth Pty Ltd
08.2024 - Current

Duties

  • Executing daily staff fitness evaluations, personal hygiene checks, and proper PPE assessments
  • Executed transition to FSSC 22000 version 6
  • Tasked with ensuring timely preparation and submission of samples.
  • Supported execution of new product factory trials and testing
  • Utilize refractometer for verifying lemon juice concentration and Brix during mayo production
  • Utilize pH meter and temperature probes to confirm pH levels of dressings and product temperatures prior to packing
  • Evaluating and receiving raw materials during delivery and ensure COAs are provided.
  • Reviewing and addressing all internal NCRs.
  • Performing traceability tasks.
  • Assessed MAP gas levels in sealing machines
  • Assessing and authenticating vehicles and finalized products in dispatch.
  • Administer retention samples for every batch generated.
  • Supporting and engaging in internal and external audit processes.
  • Formulated costing sheets and recipes for new product development and launch.
  • Ensuring equipment precision and calibration.
  • Track and ensure compliance of CCPs and OPRPs in production
  • Oversee production processes, guaranteeing compliance with quality and safety standards.
  • Facilitating training and supporting staff in quality assurance procedures.
  • Documented comprehensive records of quality control checks and associated issues.

Quality Control Intern ( Work Integrated Learning)

Vegeworth Pty Ltd
07.2023 - 07.2024

Conducted daily staff fitness checks, personal hygiene assessments, and proper PPE compliance.

  • Inspected and received raw materials to ensure quality standards.
  • Verified vehicles and finished products during dispatch processes.
  • Managed retention samples for each produced batch to support quality assurance.
  • Prepared costing sheets and recipes for newly developed products.
  • Maintained equipment accuracy through regular calibrations and inspections.
  • Monitored CCPs and OPRPs throughout production to uphold safety standards.
  • Prepared microbiological samples as required for testing.

Education

Diploma In Food Technology - Food Regulations, Food Safety and Quality, Food Operations Management, Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Biochemistry, Food Process Engineering

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
11.2024

National Senior Certificate - Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Mathematics, Life Sciences, English FAL, Life Orientation, Sesotho

Mampoi High School
Phuthaditjhaba
11-2020

Skills

  • Quality standards and audits
  • Quality inspection and control
  • Self-motivation
  • Adaptability
  • Production assessment and monitoring
  • Risk analysis
  • Sampling protocols
  • Documentation management
  • Root cause analysis
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Supplier quality assurance
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Reduced food wastage by 20% through improving and monitoring stock rotation also enforcing proper labelling and FIFO in storage.
  • Improved Allergen Risk Assessment and Control Plans by assisting with training staff on Allergen Safety and Management.

Continuing Professional Development

  • ISO 22000: 2018 (Elements of Food Safety Management System) from Alison
  • Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) from Alison
  • FSSC 22000 V6 Implementation from Alison

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Quality Control Technologist

Vegeworth Pty Ltd
08.2024 - Current

Quality Control Intern ( Work Integrated Learning)

Vegeworth Pty Ltd
07.2023 - 07.2024

Diploma In Food Technology - Food Regulations, Food Safety and Quality, Food Operations Management, Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Biochemistry, Food Process Engineering

University of Johannesburg

National Senior Certificate - Physical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Mathematics, Life Sciences, English FAL, Life Orientation, Sesotho

Mampoi High School
MAPONTO ELIZABETH TSOTETSI