Noluvuyo Burwana
Kirkwood
Summary
Careful Quality Inspector with extensive knowledge of [Product] inspections and commitment to high-quality work. Known for great work ethic, consistent performance and great efficiency. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
In-service Trainee
tsolo agricultural college
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Responsible for planning, planting and maintenance of TUNNELS (mainly peppers and tomatoes)
- Responsible for orchards (only stone other – peaches) and responsible for plantation and marketing of vegetables which were internally to employees and to public in case of surplus.
- Responsible for training for emerging farmers and taking soil samples and interpretation of results in their land in Tsolo and surrounding areas especially those specializing in crop production.
- Assisted in training new employees for smooth integration into theteam and increased efficiency.
Graduate-Quality Inspector
perishable products export control BOARD (PPECB)
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Inspected product with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
- Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products, reducing the risk of customer dissatisfaction or returns.
Quality Inspector
PPECB
04.2016 - Current
- - Provide independent quality inspections on perishable agricultural products in accordance with the Agricultural Product Standard Act no.119 of 1990. - Provide cold chain services or container loading in accordance with the PPEC act. - Export certification and addendum verification - Provide training support to new recruits and students (citrus, grapes, Pome, stone and Stone other). - Provide support to students within the PPECB Experiential training program( 2018-2023) - Food safety standards and compliance (including sending samples to the lab for Maximum residue limit and interpretation of the results) -Working and training the Pack houses employees on different quality standards, phytosanitary requirements of importing countries for export of citrus. - Phytosanitary certification (EU member countries) for citrus in year 2017.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Recorded inspection and test data such as weights, temperatures, grades and quantities inspected and graded.
- Inspected Product with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for quality control procedures, increasing efficiency and transparency.
- Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts, and samples.
- Improved customer satisfaction ratings through diligent inspection of finished products before shipment.
- Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality.
Education
BTech : Agricultural Management - Agriculture
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth , Eastern Cape . South Africa04.2013
National Diploma: Agricultural Management - Agriculture
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. South Africa04.2012
Skills
- Product Inspection/Visual Inspection
- Tool use understanding
- Quality Assurance, ISO Standards and safety protocols
- Process Control and Sampling methodology
Timeline
Quality Inspector
PPECB
04.2016 - Current
Graduate-Quality Inspector
perishable products export control BOARD (PPECB)
05.2014 - 09.2015
In-service Trainee
tsolo agricultural college
01.2011 - 10.2011
BTech : Agricultural Management - Agriculture
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
National Diploma: Agricultural Management - Agriculture
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
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