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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

Incoming Raw Material & Production QC

Fair Cape Dairies
01.2013 - 02.2014

Microbiologist

Crown National
01.2012 - 11.2012

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 and FSSC 22000 & ISO9001 Lead Auditor with vast experience in Cold Meat processing, Dairies, Spices, Sauces & marinades manufacturing. I am currently working for Barloworld Ingrain SA, manufacturer of unmodified and modified maize starches, glucose syrups, and agricultural animal feed.

Skillful at implementing and enforcing Food Safety Management Systems based on FSSC 22000 V6, FSA standards. Fully conversant with Woolworths and ISO auditing standards. Intelligent, proactive and meticulous individual with great attention to detail, numerical accuracy and computing proficiency. Quick to assimilate new ideas, concepts and demonstrate logical and analytical approach to solve complex problems and related issues. Able to work well in a group and own initiative while demonstrating the organization and prioritization required to achieve tight deadlines and deliveries.

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