PARDON OBAKENG MAHLALELA
Pretoria
Summary
Detail-oriented recent graduate with a Diploma in Water Science and Technology. Strong communicator with skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and organisation. Capable of working independently or collaboratively, committed to continuous learning and professional development. Seeking an entry-level opportunity to contribute to organisational goals while gaining practical experience.
Overview
3
3
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship in drinking water treatment plant
Nkomazi local municipality
Mbombela, south africa
09.2025 - 08.2026
- Conducted tests on water samples to assess pollutants and evaluated laboratory results to determine compliance with water quality standards.
- Enabled provision of clean water by checking water quality, verifying filtration and treatment, and maintaining distribution systems to ensure safe supply.
- Operated water treatment systems and equipment in water filtration and treatment plants to maintain effective water treatment and distribution.
Food Packer
usave
Mbombela
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in packing area to comply with safety regulations.
- Cleaned production areas regularly for excellent hygiene standards.
- Checked best before dates regularly for perishable items to reduce waste.
- Labelled products accurately and clearly, supporting swift processing and packing in line with scheduled quotas.
cleaner
supermarket
Mbombela
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Followed sanitisation, health and hygiene regulations.
- Deep cleaned floors by shampooing, hoovering, mopping and sweeping surfaces.
- Swept, vacuumed, polished and mopped hard floors within establishment.
- Completed cleaning projects on time, maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Education
National Diploma - Water Science and Technology
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, GP12-2026
Higher certificate - water treatment
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, GP01-2022
Grade 12 -
Lomahasha Secondary School
eMpumalanga, MP01-2020
Skills
- Water quality testing
- Water treatment processes
- Regulatory compliance
- Technical reporting
- Process optimisation
- Continuous improvement
- Computer literacy
- Cross-functional cooperation
- Ability to work under pressure
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Ability to work independently
References
- Mr Mbokodo, Principal, Lomahasha Secondary School, 072 320 2800
- MS Lettie Sikhosana, 012 382 6633, Tshwane University of Technology
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
zulu
Proficient
C2
siswati
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Internship in drinking water treatment plant
Nkomazi local municipality
09.2025 - 08.2026
Food Packer
usave
12.2024 - 01.2025
cleaner
supermarket
02.2021 - 11.2021
National Diploma - Water Science and Technology
Tshwane University of Technology
Higher certificate - water treatment
Tshwane University of Technology
Grade 12 -
Lomahasha Secondary School