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Nhlalenhle Sibiya

Chemical Engineer
Illovo

Summary

Self-driven and knowledgeable UKZN graduate and a chemical engineering graduate trainee at Umngeni-UThukela Water. I'm seeking opportunities to enhance my working abilities, professional skills, business efficiency, and ability to serve my organization in the best possible way with sheer determination and commitment. To obtain opportunities which gives me a chance to learn new things in the field of engineering, finance and also apply my skills in the day-to-day work of the company.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Engineer

UMngeni-uThukela Water
09.2024 - Current

- For a period of 7 months, I was part of the Research and Development team and was currently evaluating the potential of glass media as filter media and its potential risk at a pilot level.

- Conducting process audits, optimizing for water and wastewater treatment which include filter assessment, jar tests, licensing of plants and ensuring that the plant does comply with Green Drop and Blue Drop.

- Part of the wastewater plant commissioning team, which I was responsible for, meetings, design verifications, seeding of the biological reactors and monitoring of sludge growth.

- Part of the Young Professional's team where responsible for site tours and career guidance to the youth.

Vacation Work Student

UMngeni-uThukela Water
12.2023 - 01.2024

- Commissioning of the Zeta-Potential Analyser at Wiggings Water Works.

- Review of possible Fats, oil, and Grease treatment wastewater treatment plant.

Vacation Work Student

UMngeni-uThukela Water
12.2022 - 01.2023

-Trouble shooting an ammonia dosing system at DV Harris Water Works.

Education

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of KwaZulu-Natal
04.2001 -

BSc Chemical Engineering - Engineering

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Glenwood, South Africa
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

KwaMakhutha Comprehensive High School
KwaMakhutha
04.2001 -

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Equipment selection

Process improvement

Certification

Competent Project Management

Timeline

Competent Project Management

09-2025

Graduate Engineer

UMngeni-uThukela Water
09.2024 - Current

Vacation Work Student

UMngeni-uThukela Water
12.2023 - 01.2024

Vacation Work Student

UMngeni-uThukela Water
12.2022 - 01.2023

Master of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of KwaZulu-Natal
04.2001 -

BSc Chemical Engineering - Engineering

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

KwaMakhutha Comprehensive High School
04.2001 -
Nhlalenhle SibiyaChemical Engineer