Noxolo is a highly motivated Chemistry and Biochemistry graduate from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, with strong laboratory expertise and a proven ability to excel in both collaborative and independent work. Fluent in Zulu and English, she communicates effectively across diverse groups. She is eager to build a career as a teacher and a vessel cargo surveyor or in chemistry-related fields, with a particular interest in DNA chemistry. Known for her reliability under pressure, excellent organizational abilities, and commitment to accuracy, Noxolo consistently provides efficient administrative support and fosters positive relationships in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee
SGS SA Cargo Surveyor-promoted Trainee
10.2024 - Current
Pre-Discharge Activities Key meeting
Reviewing cargo documentation- bill of lading, and other relevant documents such as load-port, and arrival quantity documents to ensure accuracy.
Inspecting cargo holds -Visually inspecting the cargo holds to identify any potential issues or damage.
Vessel Tanks gauging to determine the level of product and temperature in each tank to be discharged.
During Discharge
Monitoring cargo discharge operations
Inspecting cargo as discharged
Recording cargo discharge details -Time log including any issues or discrepancies.
Post-Discharge Activities
Preparing cargo discharge reports
Conducting final inspections- Remaining on Board
Confirming P201 from Terminals
Performing outturns
Compiling Final Reports to be sent to clients
Additional Responsibilities
Daily updates for the upcoming Vessels
Monthly stock counts
Taking part in safety meetings
Assist Field operator
Daily duties
Field Operator
SGS South Africa Pty Ltd, Natural Resources, Oil, Gas and Chemicals
05.2024 - 10.2024
Sampling of products from various sources e.g. Road / Rail Tankers, Terminal tanks, ship tanks, Drums, etc.
Labeling of samples, Registering and issuance to the Laboratory.
Tank gauging to determine level of product and temperature in storage tank and issuance of dip sheet and cleanliness certificates
Inspection to determine cleanliness of pipelines (line pigging) and issuance of line cleanliness certificates.
Monitoring of Road Tankers whilst loading vessel and obtaining weight certificates for each delivery. Inspection of empty road tanker thereafter.
Sealing of valves and hatches, eg. Pipeline / tank valves, road / rail tanker valves and hatches.
Recording of Inspection data / results in field notebook, accurately and neatly, so as to ensure easy traceability of data / results.
Completion of Inspection certificates and reports accurately and neatly.
Continuous updating of the Job File with the relevant Inspection reports or results.
To advise immediate supervisor or manager of changes / events that could have a detrimental effect on the Company or Business operations.
Crude tank farm operations, sealing / isolating pipeline valve system, sealing tanks, gauging, sampling, water draining, water cut and issuance of dip sheets. Maintaining a log of tank farm event, delays, anomalies and deviations and reporting of these timeously to the respective surveyor / terminal personnel.
Witness packing of containers (drums, etc.) as per clients or internal procedures or other specific requirements.
Manning the road tanker loading of bitumen onto bitumen bulk vessels, as per internal working procedures.
Recording and collating weighbridge certificates, inspecting of road tankers.
Ensure sample and inspection equipment are clean and in working condition before and after use.
Daily duties
Education assistant curriculum
Department of Education
11.2021 - 08.2022
Assist with admin work, making copies and printing out documents.
Teacher relief from administrative tasks of classroom preparation.
Improved feedback to learners on formative assessment tasks.
Assist with improvement report to parents on learner assessments.
Assuring that the previous work done is repeated to remind learners
Daily duties
General worker
Rural Initiative for Socio-Economic Empowerment (RISE)
04.2020 - 10.2021
Land cultivation.
Applying (spraying) Pesticides required.
Applying Fertilizers in the soil such as Urea, Compost, anhydrous ammonia and more
Monitoring and controlling the irrigation processes.
Harvesting.
Daily duties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Life and Earth Science
University of Kwazulu-Natal
11.2021
High School - undefined
Mphemba High School
12.2016
Skills
Computer Literacy (Excel, Microsoft, Emails, PowerPoint, and Graphical analysis)
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