Hi, I’m
Sarah Nzeka
Chemical Engineer
Cape Town
Summary
As a graduate, I am passionate about leveraging innovative technologies to promote socio-economic and environmental sustainability. I am open to learning, determined and flexible to adapt to different environments.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
2
Languages
Work History
Project 90 by 2030
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Conducting research activities that foster sustainable energy production
- Facilitating bi-monthly meetings within a network of partners
Sermo
ASSOCIATE - EXPERTS
08.2024 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Connected clients with qualified physicians and thought leaders in the healthcare and life science sector
- Maintained a recruitment strategy to meet clients’ knowledge needs
- Built relationships with experts including onboarding and ongoing communication and scheduling experts’ engagements
Bordiss Properties Close Corporation
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
07.2023 - 06.2024
Job overview
- Maintained immaculate records and filing
- Operated the switchboard as back-up receptionist
- Drafted and presented lease agreements to landlords for signing
- Negotiated lease agreements with tenants
- Cashbook updating and capturing on excel spreadsheet
The Walden House
NIGHT MANAGER
12.2018 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Responsible for managing reservations on the internal booking system
- Assisted guests with general information to facilitate integration within the Guesthouse and advised guests on Cape Town’s major tour attractions
Department of Information and Communications Technology Services, University of Cape Town
COMPUTER LABORATORY ASSISTANT
02.2014 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Offered technical assistance relating to logging challenges and internet connection
- Ensured that students complied with computer laboratory rules
- Learnt how to identify and troubleshoot freezing computer hardware
W.R Grace Africa (Pty) Ltd
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INTERN
06.2010 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Participated in the upgrade and implementation of Occupational, Health and Safety regulations within the company and engaged with several departments including the quality control labs and procurement offices
Education
University of Cape TownCape Town, WC
BACHELOR OF SCIENCES from CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
03.2022
University Overview
Awarded Elaine Forsyth Memorial Trust
Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyCape Town, WC
NATIONAL DIPLOMA from CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
07.2011
University Overview
Dean's List Honoree
Skills
Proficient in process design
Teamwork and collaboration
Microsoft Office
Problem - solving
Analytical thinking
Project management
Data collection
Interests
Reading, Singing, Spending quality time with family and friends
Timeline
ASSOCIATE - EXPERTS
Sermo
08.2024 - 12.2024
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Project 90 by 2030
11.2023 - Current
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Bordiss Properties Close Corporation
07.2023 - 06.2024
NIGHT MANAGER
The Walden House
12.2018 - 07.2020
COMPUTER LABORATORY ASSISTANT
Department of Information and Communications Technology Services, University of Cape Town
02.2014 - 11.2015
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING INTERN
W.R Grace Africa (Pty) Ltd
06.2010 - 07.2011
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
NATIONAL DIPLOMA from CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
University of Cape Town
BACHELOR OF SCIENCES from CHEMICAL ENGINEERING