NOMCEBO CLERENCE SHANDU
Process Controller|| Technician|| Chemical Engineer
Durban, Reservoir Hills, Nugget
Summary
Experienced Chemical Engineer with over 5 years of expertise, advancing from trainee to operator and process controller. Specialized in process optimization, water treatment, and plant operations. Dedicated to improving efficiency, safety, and innovation through leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4062
4062
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Process Controller Contract
KwaXimba Umgeni Uthukela Water
06.2024 - Current
- Operating the KwaXimba WW package plant, which was under construction, while adhering to all safety protocols and standards
- Calibrating turbidity and pH meters on a monthly basis.
- Creating chemical logsheets, meter reading spreadsheets, and contributing to the improvement of the plant's duty list.
- Conducting plant analysis, process control, and chemical optimization, while ensuring proper record-keeping and maintaining a safe working environment at all times.
Admin/Process Controller Contract
Nagle Dam UMgeni UThukela Water
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisting Nagle Dam site with compiling three monthly Dam Safety report and Admin/Process Quality duties.
- Operating the Nagle Dam package plant by process controlling, chemical optimization, conducting plant analysis and logging them on Excel spreedsheet.
P&Q Technician, SHEQ Admin Assistant Contract
DHTS UMgeni UThukela Water
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Performed meter calibrations, lab analyses, and maintained precise records.
- Executed plant checks, weekly handovers, and monitored equipment performance.
- Operated SCADA systems for valve monitoring and filter washing.
- Ensured compliance with SANS 241 and actively supported SHEQ initiatives.
- Reviewed waterworks system procedures, conducted root cause analyses (CPAS), and ensured SOP effectiveness.
- Analyzed monthly chemical usage, prepared cost estimates, and created detailed spreadsheets.
- Drafted monthly safety and process minutes, led toolbox talks, and generated job cards on SAP.
- Facilitated contractor inductions, emphasized behavior management, assisted with work permits.
- Acted as a SHE Representative, ensuring compliance with ISO, OSHA, and Umgeni Water regulations.
- Investigated incidents, logged findings on SAP, and ensured adherence to safety and SHERQ legislation.
- Conducted weekly and monthly inspections of equipment such as tractors, roller doors, ladders, and dam safety systems.
N2 - Water and Waste Water Treatment (TUTOR)
MBILO COLLEGE
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Teaching water and waste treatment to N2 student. Organizing the place were for tutoring.
- Getting students exposed to the program by visiting them to relevant plants in Durban (Durban Height).
Process Controller Trainee
DHTS UMgeni UThukela Water
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Monitored plant processes, optimized chemical usage, and maintained quality standards.
- Conducted filter washing, sampling, and chemical analysis to ensure system efficiency.
- Prepared and delivered samples for lab testing, ensuring proper chemical dosing.
- Promoted safety as a coopted committee member, ensuring ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 compliance.
- Performed risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations.
- Supported technical operations, including meter calibrations, Jar test performing, procedure reviewing, trending AQC data and creating job card notification on SAP.
Operator
Mshayas EdTech PTY (LTD)
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Produced detergents, managed mixing processes, and scaled raw materials accurately.
- Prepared chemical usage quotations and monthly cost/profit reports.
- Monitored daily site operations and ensured adherence to safety and waste management procedures.
- Conducted SDS-based toolbox talks and identified workplace improvement opportunities.
Student Mentor and Lab Demonstrator
Mangosuthu University of Technology
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Mentoring and tutoring first year chemical engineer students.
- Providing support to mentees by arranging sessions for Tutoring.
- Initiating all contact with mentees and prioritizing the mentoring session.
Education
Advance Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban, South Africa11-2024
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 01.2017 - 01.2020
National Certificate - Water and wastewater
Ubuhle Trading CC
Durban, South Africa02-2020
No Degree - National Senior Certificate, Grade 12
Umfolozi High School
Mtubatuba, South Africa 04.2001 - 01.2016
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Awards
- Certificate of participating in the teaching and learning Centre at MUT
- Awarded with a merit certificate for outstanding performance in the 2016 metric physical sciences Olympiads at district level and circuit level
Additional Competencies
- Team player and can work independently
- Flexible and analytical problem solver
- Efficient and goal driven
- Innovative and open minded
REFERENCES
Name: Jay Moodley
Position: SHEQ Coordinator (Durban Height WW)
Contact Number: 083 461 6241
Name: Mbali Sibiya
Position: P&Q Technician (Durban Height WW)
Contact Number: 072 079 4047
Name: Mxolisi Mnyandu
Position: Superintendent (KwaXimba WW/Nagle Dam)
Contact Number: 074 727 9831
Timeline
Process Controller Contract
KwaXimba Umgeni Uthukela Water
06.2024 - Current
Admin/Process Controller Contract
Nagle Dam UMgeni UThukela Water
04.2023 - 06.2024
P&Q Technician, SHEQ Admin Assistant Contract
DHTS UMgeni UThukela Water
01.2022 - 04.2023
N2 - Water and Waste Water Treatment (TUTOR)
MBILO COLLEGE
11.2021 - 02.2022
Operator
Mshayas EdTech PTY (LTD)
03.2020 - 12.2020
Process Controller Trainee
DHTS UMgeni UThukela Water
08.2019 - 12.2021
Student Mentor and Lab Demonstrator
Mangosuthu University of Technology
01.2019 - 07.2019
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
01.2017 - 01.2020
No Degree - National Senior Certificate, Grade 12
Umfolozi High School
04.2001 - 01.2016
Advance Diploma - Chemical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
National Certificate - Water and wastewater
Ubuhle Trading CC
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