SANDILE NGCOBO
Social Scientist
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (Open To Relocate)
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Seeking to join a progressive institution, which will offer a constant challenge and utilization of my current skills and experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern - Field Operator
SGS South Africa
08.2022 - Current
- Inspecting and issuing cleanliness certificates for bulk tanks including road tankes, ISO - Tanks, and storage tanks.
- Sampling of products from various sources such as shore tanks, road tankers as well as vessel tanks.
- Tank gauging to determine level of product and temperature before and after chemical vessel loading and on discharges, as well as gauging tanks related to any cargo movement.
- Inspection to determine cleanliness of pipelines (line pigging) and issuance of line cleanliness certificates.
- Carrying out month and year - end stock dips and issuance of dip sheet.
- Sealing of valves and hatches, e.g pipelines, shore tanks as well as road tankers
Field Operations Officer
Statistics South Africa
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Implemented quality control procedures to maintain high standards in field operations while minimizing errors or discrepancies.
- Led successful project completions by coordinating efforts among diverse teams while adhering to deadlines and budgets.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to facilitate their professional growth and development.
- Monitored team performance to assess training requirements and areas in need of improvement.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Butcher Assistant
Eastmans Super Spar
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized butcher shop, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines.
- Improved inventory management by conducting regular stock checks and promptly reporting discrepancies.
- Packaged and weighed products for customers and supported individual product selection process.
- Labeled meat items clearly and accurately with allergen information and expiration dates.
- Stocked, rotated and priced merchandise to meet store standards.
Barista/Waiter
Bean Tree Cafe, Eastmans Super Spar
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
Contact Centre Agent
Talksure Trading (Pty) Ltd
Durban, Umhlanga
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.
- Developed and updated databases to handle customer data.
- Learned and maintained in-depth understanding of product information, providing knowledgeable responses to diverse questions.
- Mastered multiple software systems for seamless navigation during calls, improving efficiency and reducing hold times for customers.
Education
Bachelor Of Social Science - Humanities
04.2020
Double major in Anthropology and Zulu
Skills
Fluid gauging and sampling
Awards
- Dean's commendation (2019)
- Member of the Golden Key Society
References
1. Mathabathe Kgamedi - Statistics South Africa
District Census Coordinator
082 801 4418
2. Cher Jayd Green - Bean Tree Café
Shop Manager
074 641 7920
Timeline
Intern - Field Operator - SGS South Africa
08.2022 - Current
Field Operations Officer - Statistics South Africa
01.2022 - 04.2022
Butcher Assistant - Eastmans Super Spar
07.2021 - 12.2021
Barista/Waiter - Bean Tree Cafe, Eastmans Super Spar
04.2021 - 06.2021
Contact Centre Agent - Talksure Trading (Pty) Ltd
11.2020 - 02.2021
University of KwaZulu-Natal - Bachelor Of Social Science, Humanities
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