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Pretty Bongiwe Ngcobo

Pretty Bongiwe Ngcobo

Chemical Project Engineer
Umlazi

Summary

Experienced in all elements of manufacturing and safety. Also, have hands-on experience ensuring that quality requirements are fulfilled while keeping manufacturing costs to a minimum. Proven ability to employ applied research and problem-solving skills to identify the core reason of chemical failure and lead any investigations. Eager to join a strong and vibrant organization that will challenge problem-solving abilities and enable to continue making a meaningful contribution. Versatile Field Operations Manager knowledgeable about team leadership, training and quality assurance management. Talent for assessing operations, uncovering problems, and developing improvement plans. Bringing 4 years of related experience. Versatile Field Operations Manager knowledgeable about team leadership, training and quality assurance management. Talent for assessing operations, uncovering problems, and developing improvement plans. Bringing 4 years of related experience. Hardworking Digital Media Coordinator with 4 years of experience in quality assurance, project management and productivity supervision. Trained in one and four-color projects with great skill in collaborating with clients and partners to guarantee high-quality customer satisfaction. Proven leader with a dedication to best-in-class services. Detail-oriented Quality Team Leader attentive to SOP requirements and changing production conditions. Thorough in assessing all stages for optimal quality and proactive in reporting problems to senior management. Multitasks well and thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Innovative chemical engineer dedicated to advancing data acquisition and warehousing protocols to streamline business operations. Consistently developing new lifecycle management policies. Keen to revolutionize information systems and business intelligence architectures to exploit every byte of available digital asset

Overview

1824
1824
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Quality Assurance Management

Sherwin Williams Co
Durban
12.2020 - Current
  • Quality Control: Ensure all products meet established quality standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements
  • Testing and Evaluation: Develop and maintain testing protocols and procedures
  • Process Improvement: Monitor production processes to identify areas for improvement and implement quality control measures
  • Work with the production team to troubleshoot and resolve quality issues
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of quality inspections, tests, and audits
  • Training and Support: Train production staff on quality standards and procedures in 2 Department per month.
  • Provide guidance and support to team members on quality-related matters
  • Foster a culture of quality awareness within the organization
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices in Quality Assurance management.
  • Oversaw quality assurance management and offered suggested recommendations.

Process Safety Management

Sherwin Williams Co
Durban
05.202 - Current
  • Create and implement process safety rules, guidelines, and best practices to guarantee a safe work environment.
  • Conduct process safety evaluations 2 times month, audits, and inspections to identify potential hazards and risks, and then make mitigation recommendations
  • Provide technical expertise and assistance for process safety-related projects and initiatives, working with cross-functional teams to improve and enhance process safety
  • Analyze and interpret data to detect trends and patterns in process safety performance and provide insights to guide decision-making
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and administer process safety training programs, ensuring that employees have the knowledge and skills need to do their jobs safely
  • Participate in incident investigations and make recommendations for corrective actions to prevent future mishaps

Process Plant Operator

Sherwin Williams Paints & Coatings (Pty) Ltd
Durban
12.2020 - Current

Healthy and safety Representative, attending reporting meeting 1 per month.

  • Conduct daily pre-use inspection on all the plant weighing equipment
  • Ensure that workstations and all areas are clean and tidy
  • Manufacturing bulk paint batches
  • Streamlined operations and prioritized tasks.
  • Operate forklift and front-end loader when required
  • Reporting of breakdown immediately to the Production Supervisor

Chemical Technical Operator

Cataler South Africa
Durban
10.2017 - 01.2019

Company Overview: Automotive Manufacturing company

  • Working closely with process chemists, artisans, and chemical technicians to ensure maximum output levels and the efficient running of the production facility, manufacture 3 batches per week.
  • Attending all process safety reviews as necessary and making sure that all agreed recommendations are adhered to.
  • Participating in incident investigations
  • Safely and cost effectively manufacturing product into specification
  • Automotive Manufacturing company streamlined operations and prioritized tasks.

Pilot Plant Operation

Pura Plan Ltd
Durban
12.2016 - 03.2017
  • Company Overview: Water and wastewater treatment works
  • Waste-water treatment
  • Printing and capturing all completed log sheets on SAP
  • Scale calibration checks as per ISO 9001 procedure
  • Ensuring that plant and equipment is kept in safe and efficient working order
  • Performing troubleshooting when deviations from normal operations are experienced
  • Water and wastewater treatment works
  • Demonstrated exceptional teamwork abilities through collaboration with fellow pilots, flight attendants, maintenance personnel, and other aviation professionals in providing seamless service for passengers and efficient flight operations.
  • Increased flight safety by consistently performing thorough pre-flight inspections and addressing potential issues.

Process Controller (Production Department)

Alrode: South African Brewery (Pty) Ltd
Durban
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Safely and cost effectively manufacturing product into specification, streamlined operations and prioritized tasks.
  • Monitoring and controlling performance of mash turn/kettles and plant equipment on PLC and on the field
  • Process controlling and operating
  • Laboratory testing and analysis
  • Plant safety inspections 2 per week.
  • Tanker loading and drumming off supervision
  • Performing troubleshooting when deviations from normal operations are experienced
  • Maintaining good or hygiene housekeeping
  • Assisted with root cause analysis efforts following incidents or near-misses, developing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Adhered to security measures and procedures to promote health and safety of all employees.
  • Provided technical training to operators, empowering them to confidently address minor equipment malfunctions and reduce downtime.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management

MANCOSA
Durban, South Africa
01.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor’s degree - Chemical Engineering

Mangosuthu University of Technology
Umlazi, South Africa
04.2016 - 12.2016

National Diploma - Chemical Engineering

Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban, South Africa
01.2011 - 12.2014

Grade 12 - Matric

Okumhlophe High School
Durban South Africa
01.2006 - 12.2010

Skills

Risk management

Microsoft Office

HAZOP

Root cause analysis

Quality Assurance Management

Quality Assurance and Improvement

Expertise in Quality Management Systems

Chemical Safety Management

Waste Management and Disposal

Quality Inspection Reports

Water quality management

Emergency incident management

References

  • Mr. N. Zulu, Mangosuthu University of Technology, Chemical Engineering senior lecturer., 072 5899 384
  • Mrs. Z. September, South African Brewery (Pty) Ltd, Team Leader, 082 924 1660
  • Miss. J.K. Harris, Pura Plan (Pty) Ltd, Water and Wastewater Project Manager, 072 039 3388

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9205180189082
  • Driving License: C1

Timeline

Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management

MANCOSA
01.2023 - 12.2023

Quality Assurance Management

Sherwin Williams Co
12.2020 - Current

Process Plant Operator

Sherwin Williams Paints & Coatings (Pty) Ltd
12.2020 - Current

Chemical Technical Operator

Cataler South Africa
10.2017 - 01.2019

Pilot Plant Operation

Pura Plan Ltd
12.2016 - 03.2017

Bachelor’s degree - Chemical Engineering

Mangosuthu University of Technology
04.2016 - 12.2016

Process Controller (Production Department)

Alrode: South African Brewery (Pty) Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2017

National Diploma - Chemical Engineering

Mangosuthu University of Technology
01.2011 - 12.2014

Grade 12 - Matric

Okumhlophe High School
01.2006 - 12.2010

Process Safety Management

Sherwin Williams Co
05.202 - Current
Pretty Bongiwe NgcoboChemical Project Engineer