Phumzile Mathenjwa
Process controller -chemical engineer
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Results-driven Chemical Engineering Graduate, Research Assistant, and Sales Consultant with 6+ years of experience providing project and production management support in mining equipment manufacturing, technical services, environmental consulting, and financial services. Expertise in laboratory information management systems (LIMS), plant operation, research and development, mineral processing, production management, water treatment, waste management, biogas processing, process control, equipment operation, and maintenance. Known for innovative thinking and a strong commitment to continuous process improvement. Experience as a Research Assistant, Process Controller, and Sales Consultant at Multotec - Group Services (Pty) Ltd, Basisa Environmental Consultants (Pty) Ltd, and Momentum (Pty) Ltd.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Process Engineer
n.iso Hair Products
07.2020 - Current
- Selling approximately 100 products a month.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Multotec - Group Services (Pty) Ltd
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Manufacturing and technical services (mining and mineral processing)
- Working independently and in a team environment to achieve business objectives following targets laid down by Momentum Insure through:
- Setting up, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory and field research equipment, as specified by the requirements of the study
- Analysing data obtained from investigation of physical and chemical properties of metals, or processes used in recovering metals from their ores to select methods and standards of examination and testing
- Preparing findings for publication and assisting in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management
- Analysing operating methods, records, test reports by personal observation and investigation to determine conformance to established procedures and standards
- Conducting literature reviews, writing reports indicating deviations from specifications and recommending corrective actions, compiling data for progress reports
- Providing ready access to all experimental data for the researcher and requesting or acquiring equipment or supplies necessary for the project, attending project meetings, area seminars, and other meetings
- Managing and responding to the project-related email to prepare, maintain and update essential details
- Traveling to field sites to collect and record data and samples as appropriate to the specific research objectives
- As appropriate to the specified position, code and verify data following specified research protocol and coding procedures and enter data into a computer database and spreadsheet application for subsequent analysis
- Developing or assisting in the development of interview schedules, contacting potential clients to introduce and explain study objectives and protocol, and arranging site visits, either in person or by telephone
- Reviewing and editing data to ensure completeness and accuracy of the information, following up with clients to resolve problems or clarify data collected
- Manufacturing and technical services (mining and mineral processing)
CONSULTANT
Momentum (Pty) Ltd
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Company Overview: Financial services (insurance)
- Working independently and in a team environment to achieve business objectives following targets laid down by Momentum Insure through:
- Sourcing sufficient lead generating opportunities to ensure 10 client quotes per week and 40 per month minimum and updating the Lead Generation Matrix every week
- Leading identified customers, converting them into successful sales, and ensuring activities support cost containment and reduction
- Staying abreast of Momentum Insure product changes and enhancements to effectively initiate communication with clients once a quote is requested to perform a proper needs analysis and offer professional advice
- Completing weekly reports that reflect leads, quotes, and sales and the source of the leads, average premium, total premium, and any other pertinent information required from time to time
- Remaining compliant in all activities following regulations and standards of all Insurance regulations and professional guidelines and ethics
- Maintaining appropriate skills and knowledge to effectively provide specialist, professional advice in all relevant business areas
- Providing a positive customer experience by being helpful and sensitive to customer transactional needs and expectations and educating customers to the correct channel while adhering to policy and process
- Financial services (insurance)
PROCESS CONTROLLER
Basisa Environmental Consultants (Pty) Ltd
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: Consulting services (environmental, energy, water treatment)
- Coordinating, controlling, and monitoring all operational activities within a defined shift period relevant to the operations of the water treatment plant through:
- Leading quality control analysis by conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance and drafting reports and process-related documents
- Communicating effectively in writing and verbally as appropriate with the production team to coordinate, adjust process parameters, control operations of equipment or systems and convey production or shift information
- Demonstrating critical thinking, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to production problems
- Leading operational and monitoring activities like operating machines (starting, inspecting, and maintaining), watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working correctly, making improvements, or taking corrective action where necessary
- Using mathematics, chemistry, and engineering principle to identify and solve complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Consulting services (environmental, energy, water treatment)
Education
B. Tech - Chemical engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, Gauteng 01.2019 - 12.2020
National Diploma - Chemical engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, Gauteng 01.2009 - 05.2017
B. Tech - Quality
University of South Africa
Pretoria, Gauteng 01.2004 - 05.2008
B.Sc. - Biochemistry and Zoology
University of Zululand
Richards Bay, Gauteng 01.1988 - 06.1993
Skills
- Project Management
- Statistical techniques
- Research
- Data analysis
- Customer service
- Consumer engagement
- Business ethics
- Water treatment
- Quality standards
- Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)
- Mineral processing
- Leadership
- Analytical skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Process Engineer
n.iso Hair Products
07.2020 - Current
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Multotec - Group Services (Pty) Ltd
07.2019 - 08.2019
B. Tech - Chemical engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2019 - 12.2020
CONSULTANT
Momentum (Pty) Ltd
08.2017 - 05.2018
PROCESS CONTROLLER
Basisa Environmental Consultants (Pty) Ltd
01.2014 - 02.2016
National Diploma - Chemical engineering
University of Johannesburg
01.2009 - 05.2017
B. Tech - Quality
University of South Africa
01.2004 - 05.2008
B.Sc. - Biochemistry and Zoology
University of Zululand
01.1988 - 06.1993
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