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Sakhile Nhlakanipho Shongwe

Sakhile Nhlakanipho Shongwe

Food Safety and QMS Lead Auditor/Food Safety Professional
Bloubosrand,GP

Timeline

FS Coordinator

Barloworld Ingrain
11.2025 - Current

QC and Production Supervisor

Lynca Meats
09.2023 - 08.2025

QC Supervisor

Natures Choice
01.2020 - 07.2023

Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager

Mozzies
01.2019 - 12.2019

QA/QC Analyst & Process Controller

Crown National
03.2014 - 12.2018

Incoming Raw Material & Production QC

Fair Cape Dairies
01.2013 - 02.2014

Microbiologist

Crown National
01.2012 - 11.2012

Associate of Applied Science -

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2009 - 12.2011

Work History

FS Coordinator

Barloworld Ingrain
11.2025 - Current

QC and Production Supervisor

Lynca Meats
09.2023 - 08.2025

QC Supervisor

Natures Choice
01.2020 - 07.2023

Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager

Mozzies
01.2019 - 12.2019

QA/QC Analyst & Process Controller

Crown National
03.2014 - 12.2018

Microbiologist

Crown National
01.2012 - 11.2012

Incoming Raw Material & Production QC

Fair Cape Dairies
01.2013 - 02.2014

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town
01.2009 - 12.2011

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Methodical thinker and attention to detail and accuracy

Management & leadership skills/Ability to lead a team (Transformational and Coach leadership style)

Understanding of current and emerging QC methodologies & principles

Results driven and self-motivated

Laboratory Analytical

HACCP, TACCP and VACCP

Food Microbiology, Food chemistry and Food processing expertise

Computer literacy – MS Office, SYSPRO and Epicor

Food Safety Management Systems-FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, Woolworths standards and FSA

HSE Standards- ISO 14001

Staff training and skills development

Consumer and product centric

Knowledge of QA/QC & systems related to production process

Interpreting and applying quality assurance policies & procedures

Industrial Environmental Health & Safety

Understanding of current and emerging QC methodologies & principles

Technical Capacity

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving/Analytical

Customer/Client Focus

Time Management

Performance Management

Summary

Highly knowledgeable Food Technologist, Food Safety, QC/QA professional, FSSC 22000 & ISO9001 Lead Auditor and Integrated Managements Systems Internal Auditor with vast experience in Cold Meat processing, Dairies, Spices & Seasonings, Sauces & marinades manufacturing.

I am currently working for Barloworld Ingrain SA, manufacturer of unmodified and modified maize starches, glucose syrups, and agricultural animal feed.

My strong passion for manufacturing processes hand-in-hand with regulatory and statutory knowledge are the baseline and driving force in my career.

Sakhile Nhlakanipho ShongweFood Safety and QMS Lead Auditor/Food Safety Professional