Pilani Nama
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Detail-oriented Analytical Chemistry graduate with hands-on experience in quality control, materials testing, and research and development in manufacturing. Expertise in physical and chemical testing of raw materials and finished products, along with material characterization and supplier evaluation. Proficient in non-conformance reporting and laboratory instrumentation, delivering precise technical reports.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Tester
Aberdare Cables
Port Elizabeth
04.2024 - Current
- Perform physical and chemical testing of raw materials, in-process samples, and finished cable products across Research & Development and on-site production laboratories.
- Conduct quality control testing in accordance with Raw Materials Reports (RMR), product specifications, local, and international standards (SANS, BS EN, IEC, ASTM).
- Tests performed include calorimetric mass of copper, peel strength/adhesion, ash content, tensile strength, manual and automatic titration, moisture content, volume resistivity, limiting oxygen index (LOI), % HCl, and Inspection of contamination and etc.
- Evaluate incoming materials by verifying GRS (SAP) and Certificates of Analysis (COA), comparing results with supplier data, and assisting in issuing Non conformance Reports (NCRs) where applicable.
- Perform finished cable testing from conductor to outer sheath to ensure compliance prior to release.
- Conduct material characterisation and evaluation of new materials using ATR-FTIR, DSC, TGA, Melt Flow Indexer, and tensile testing.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment including automatic titrator, furnace, vulcaniser, ageing ovens, microscopy, KSM, vernier calipers, micrometers, and tensometer.
- Communicate production abnormalities to laboratory and production team leaders and assist with SOP reviews, chemical inventory, and customer complaint reporting.
Analytical Chemistry Trainee
Aberdare Cables
Port Elizabeth
01.2023 - 12.2023
Analytical Chemistry Trainee
Aberdare Cables
Pietermaritzburg
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Conducted physical and chemical testing of elastomer and thermoplastic cable materials.
- Evaluated new raw materials from multiple suppliers using analytical techniques.
- Operated analytical instruments including STA and FTIR to assess material properties.
- Assisted in material performance evaluation to support product development and quality standards.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, EC06-2026
National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, EC01-2023
Skills
- Physical and Chemical Materials Testing
- Product quality control
- Raw Material & Finished Cable Testing
- Polymer Analysis
- Elastomer Analysis
- Thermoplastic Analysis
- Material Characterisation & Evaluation
- FTIR (ATR-FTIR)
- TGA and STA
- Physical testing using MTS
- Physical testing using Instron tensometer
- Melt Flow Index (MFI)
- Navigation of specification and test method
- Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR)
- Technical Reporting
- Customer Complaint Reporting
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Proficient in Outlook
- Collection and Capturing of goods receipts as SAP code (GRS)
- Presentation
Custom
Data Analysis in Chemistry module, Nelson Mandela University
Timeline
Laboratory Tester
Aberdare Cables
04.2024 - Current
Analytical Chemistry Trainee
Aberdare Cables
01.2023 - 12.2023
Analytical Chemistry Trainee
Aberdare Cables
03.2022 - 05.2022
Advanced Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Nelson Mandela University
National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
Nelson Mandela University