Open To Work
Siwela Ignatia MONAMA
Laboratory Analyst
Centurion
Summary
To form part of an organization where my ideas, genuine enthusiasm and hard work will lead to success and allow me to progress. To be part of a progressive team, where creative thinking and collaboration solves problems and contributes to the wellbeing of the company. My work experience since January 2012 till now and educational qualifications have developed a number of skills, particularly teamwork, dealing and negotiation with customers and service providers, pressure handling and meeting deadlines.
Overview
6
6
Languages
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Assistant and SHE Representative
AVI LIMITED
03.2024 - Current
- Quality Assurance Assistant duties and Key responsibility
- Key Performance Areas:
- 1. Incoming Material Control – raw materials
- Sample (as per the NBL Sampling plan) and inspect incoming raw materials on a daily basis, conducting
- The required physical and chemical analysis against specifications/SAP Inspection plan using established
- Test methods
- Verify the COA (Certificate of Acceptability) against the specification
- Using correct procedure test and report on acceptability/ rejection of raw materials
- Effective control of raw materials held for inspection
- Capture results on SAP and complete the usage decision to release stock as well as complete NCR’s for stock not within specification.
- Generate product trends in the form of graphs
- Test in-process materials as required and communicate results.
- Deviations from standard to be highlighted to the Laboratory Supervisor/ QA Manager immediately.
- 2. Incoming Material Control – packaging materials
- Sample (as per the NBL Sampling plan) and inspect incoming packaging materials on a daily basis and conduct required physical and visual analysis against specifications/SAP Inspection plan using established test methods
- Verify the COA (Certificate of Acceptability) against the specification
- Using correct procedure test and report on acceptability/ rejection of raw materials
- Effective control of packaging held for inspection
- Capture results on SAP and complete the usage decision to release stock as well as complete NCR’s for stock not within specification.
- Generate product trends in the form of graphs
- Test in-process materials as required and communicate results.
- Deviations from standard to be highlighted to the Laboratory Supervisor/ QA Manager immediately
- 3. Incoming Material Control – new samples (suppliers), NPD and other factories in the group
- Analyze standard and non-standard raw materials as requested by NPD, Group QA
- Analyze finished product according to standard analysis procedure.
- Play an active part in Continuous improvement.
- 4. Process Control
- Complete tests on any in-process materials as required.
- Monitor and maintain records of relevant data and report on out of control situations
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams to investigate issues with material and resolve quality related issues.
- Raise NCR’s for any issues identified.
- 5. Hygiene and Housekeeping Maintenance
- AIB-GMP audits completed as per schedule
- Areas of concern to be highlighted to Managers when necessary
- 6. Training in Laboratory techniques
- Maintain Breakdown and Usage Database for all laboratory instruments
- Assist with the generation of maintenance and calibration schedules
- Communicate any deviations of the results to relevant departmental heads.
- Verification of equipment functionality and results
- Ensure that relevant stock is in place such as reagents, consumables, etc. and calibrated equipment are in use.
- Rapid and accurate testing of raw materials, environmental, water and finished products
- Train students for a given period in the routine laboratory methods and tasks required as per assigned schedule.
- Ensure students are able to report correctly on results achieved.
- Train students in the methods of hygiene inspections and ensure that they understand the reports and their distribution.
- Training of QCs on analytical tests
- 7. Non Conformance Handling
- Raise NCR’s for raw or packaging materials from initiation to completion and sign off
- Ensure product is isolated and quarantined and is sampled as per the NBL Sampling plan
- Ensure in-process investigations includes a multi-disciplinary team.
- 8. Plant hygiene and microbiological audits
- Collect microbial swabs monthly on agreed areas, as per the schedule requirements and prepare them for dispatch to the various External Laboratories.
- Collect monthly samples of finished products for micro testing.
- Environmental monitoring
- Prepare samples for various microbial analysis.
Laboratory Technician
Clover SA (Pty) Ltd
11.2020 - 03.2024
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Setup, maintain and operate laboratory equipment
- Prepare and maintain stocks of chemical reagents and microbiological reagents/cultures/media
- Operate laboratory equipment in line with the standard operating procedures and well maintained
- Ensure that lab procedure are followed according to standard procedures
- Maintain all safety procedures in the laboratory
- Ensure that the lab is clean at all times
- Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP) is maintained
- Conduct sampling and testing
- Prepare and analyse samples
- Releasing of Raw and Packaging materials
- Perform routine QC/laboratory analysis
- Report of Non-confirming and retesting and sending the final report is essential
- Record all results neatly and must be filed as required
- Ensure that all procedures are followed before releasing the final product to the market
- Ensure that the laboratory equipment are calibrated and must be monitored at the beginning of each shift
- Report equipment break downs in time
- Assists in problem solving and troubleshooting activities
- Safety in the laboratory
- Follow all safety procedures in the lab. (e.g. wearing of PPE)
- Know all emergency procedures e.g. eye wash station, safety reps and first aiders.
- Report all safety incidents
- Quality Control Technician.
- Duties and Responsibilities
- Release raw material and final products
- Maintain quality control system, inspection test and release plan and sampling plan according to policy
- Identify and verify critical control point for specific products.
- Check that COA that company raw material and packaging material delivery and ensure correct contain the correct information and comply to Clover specification
- Test and release raw materials, interim products and packaging material according to specification
- Control over non-conforming product
- Quarantine all raw material, packaging material and product which is rejected and ensure it is not used in production
- Ensure rework product is removed from the distribution stores and allocated to rework
- Ensure rejected product that can't be reworked is removed from distribution store and destroyed or handled as per company policy
- Ensure that product processed is traceable and assist by taking part in tractability exercises
- Report on activities, deviations and rejections
- Ensure that the product results on Star Trek system are updated according to 24hours production plan.
- Releasing the final product on WMS( warehouse management systems)to ensure proper cycle count on stock and amount of good product sent out to the market.
Laboratory Technician
Parmalat Kyalami SA (Pty) Ltd
03.2015 - 10.2020
- Main Purpose of Job
- Conduct all chemistry and microbiology analysis on raw materials, in-process product, and finished product
- Conduct microbiology analysis on water quality, environmental air quality and swabs as per pathogen programme.
- Validation of new methods.
- Ensure all analysis are conducted accurately according to work instructions
- Ensures Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) are applied and practiced in the Laboratory
- Ensure all laboratory equipment is well maintained and calibrated
- Maintain accurate quality work instructions
- Ensure that audit findings are addressed and closed out
- Ensure that finished products are released and restricted as per Release Procedure
- Ensure the quality & safety of the product is achieved through adherence to the Product Safety and Quality Management system
- Ensure that the product results on BPSC system are updated according to 24hours production plan.
- Releasing the product on WM9/WMS to ensure proper cycle count.
- Conduct training on hygiene and Basic Food Microbiology
- Assists in problem solving and troubleshooting activities
- Main Responsibilities
- LEADERSHIP
- Assist and support production staff with identifying and resolving problem areas resulting from non-conformances highlighted in chemistry laboratory results
- Ensure a safe work environment.
- Review monitoring data for finished product, in-line product
- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
- Ensure all chemistry and micro analyses are conducted accurately according to working instructions
- Ensure all equipment in the micro lab is set up, calibrated, maintained, and cleaned.
- Ensure all results are recorded accurately, that retests are conducted on out of norm results, and that results are analysed to ensure consistency to specifications.
- Ensure lab practices comply with GLP in order to assure accuracy of results
- Keep records of all corrective actions and provide reports
- Prepare all reagents and solutions when necessary
- Assist in investigations into problems in the lab.
- Ensure continuous investigation and follow up on corrective actions.
- Count chemical stock on a weekly and monthly basis and report to Senior Laboratory Analyst.
- Ensure that all required CCP tests are performed and monitored daily i.e. inhibitory, phosphatase, pasteurizer temperatures.
- HYGIENE
- Ensure hygiene and housekeeping is maintained at the highest standards
- SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
- Ensure that data is recorded on the correct documents
- Capture results in QMS (Parmalat system) timeously i.e. before end of shift.
- Maintain records in use in the laboratory.
- Support the sites HACCP and ISO functions
- Report on non-conformances and product restrictions
- Conduct Traceability and Mock recalls when initiated by Quality Manager
- Review Work Instructions and ensure they comply with current practices and requirements
- Ensure timeous completion and reporting of all laboratory tests to ensure prompt corrective action can be taken by management where necessary
- Ensure timeous release / approval of raw materials, in-process and finished product samples.
- SAFETY
- Ensure safe working environment according to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018
- Ensure correct safe usage and safe storage of laboratory chemicals
- Use correct personal protective equipment (PPE) for analytical analyses
- REPORTING
- Issue lab reports – use graphs, charts and written comments on results
- Compile results for milk system reports
- Gather information / data for monthly report that is submitted to Central Quality and Management meeting
- Take part in Interlab testing – calibration of lab equipment
- Report Chemistry out of norm results to Laboratory Coordinator and Quality Manager
- Review and sign Processing Sheets daily for release of products
- Review and sign off records daily
Quality Systems Coordinator(processing)-Temp
Parmalat Kyalami SA (Pty) Ltd
01.2012 - 03.2015
- Job on training:
- 1st Role: Neptune specialist(CIP specialist).
- Main responsibility
- Take part in CIP Optimization projects
- Daily intake recording and usage of CIP chemicals
- Cost saving activities on CIP
- Sampling plans and risk assessments projects on CIP of the factory
- Sampling plans on raw milk/processed milk and cream and yoghurt process Sampling.
- Records keeping of the departmental documents
- Take part in food safety and HACCP management team.
- 2nd Role: QUALITY SYSTEM COORDINATOR (PROCESSING)
- Main Purpose of Job
- To be part of food safety and HACCP systems.
- To assess and review the implementation of the company’s quality and food safety management
- To ensure compliance to ISO standards and Organisation requirements
- To update and maintain the sites Operating Quality Manual and related documentation
- To provide management information on the level of compliance and efficiency of the Quality System
- To develop, maintain, and co-ordinate the sites internal audit programme and audit team
- To drive continuous improvement programmes for the implemented Quality Management System
- To form part of consumer complains investigations and product traceability.
- To conduct awareness with other team members on the new work instructions and refresher discussion on implemented procedures.
- Main Responsibilities
- LEADERSHIP
- Inform and update the Management on all activities and trends pertaining to the Quality Management System.
- Follow up on outstanding CAS
- DOCUMENT CONTROL
- Coordinate all activities related to the setup and maintenance of the Factory Operating Quality Manual.
- Develop and maintain the Operating Quality Manual.
- Ensure that Quality Policies are maintained and updated
- Ensure that Quality instructions and procedures are maintained and updated
- INTERNAL AUDIT SYSTEM
- Develop a Quality System Audit team
- Develop a yearly audit plan. To act as the custodian of the Food Safety Management System by maintaining and managing all aspects of the Food Safety System.
- Performing internal GMP and PRP Audits.
- Ensure that the audit plan is carried out and amended where changes occur.
- Drive the internal audit program
- CORRECTIVE ACTION SYSTEM
- Develop and maintain the non-conformance and corrective action systems
- Monitor corrective action identified to ensure it is carried out in a timely manner and is effective
- MANAGEMENT REVIEW OF QUALITY
- Assist in the preparation of the plant Management Review of Quality (MRQ)
- Present the audit findings and relevant data during the plant MRQ
- Ensure improvement and performance of the Quality System is assessed and KPIs are recorded and tracked
- TRAINING
- Develop and ensure delivery of induction and quality system and HACCP training modules
- Provide training on new Technical instruction from Head Office to relevant staff
- IMPROVEMENT
- Develop a proactive approach to problem solving
- Promote quality awareness and permanently be on the lookout for ways to improving the quality systems
- Ensure that a self-assessment is carried out on each new / existing Technical instruction from Head Office and that an implementation plan is developed for complete implementation
- QMS SYSTEM
- Conduct regular QMS system health checks and manage corrective actions
- REPORTING
- Compile internal audit status
- Compile non-conformance figures and status
- Gather information / data for Management Review of Quality
- Report audit findings to Coordinators and Heads of Departments
- Review and sign all policies, procedures, work instructions, etc.
Education
BSc - Microbiology
UNISA
11-2023
Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
INTEC College
11-2021
BSc - Chemistry
University of South Africa
11-2014
Grade 12 - undefined
Malusi High School
01-2007
Skills
General
Ability to adapt easily to Organizational commitment, integrity and culture
Leadership and mentorship
Good Communication (written and verbal) skills
Computer Literate
Sense of urgency
Good interpersonal skills
Good time management skills
Willing to work overtime when required and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently, with team and under pressure
Pro-active and energetic
Excellent attention to details
Accuracy and numeracy
Robust Quality Assurance knowledge
Good Leadership skills and able to make decisions
Food Safety and Quality Culture (FSSC 22000 V6)
AIB-GMP, culture
GLP culture
ISO17025 standard operation
Ability to plan and organize, make recommendations regarding production planning and scheduling, Food safety, Health and safety, and Quality related matters
Knowledge of Environmental, Health and safety legislation
Systems
HACCP
ISO9000 and 9001
ISO22000
ISO17025
WM9/WMS(Product releases)
BPCS( Quality and product grading system)
STAR TREK(Product movement system)
SHOPLOGIX(product packaging system)
COID
ISO 14001:2015
ISO 45001:2018
RCA
HIRA
SAP
FSSC 22000 V6
Processing &Production
CIP/COP of milk tanker
CIP/COP of milk processing equipment
CIP/COP of yoghurt processing equipment
Offloading of tanker
Processing/pasteurization of fresh milk
Processing/pasteurization of yoghurt
Ammonia plant knowledge
Preparation and process of mixing chemicals buffer tanks
Laboratory:
Chemistry laboratory
pH meter
Weighing scale
Refract meter
HPLC
Chromatographic analysis
Centrifuge(fat separation)
Viscometer(Brookfield)
Volumetric analysis
Gravimetric analysis
Potentiometric analysis
Flow cytometry analysis
COD and multi-parameter photometer analysis
Spectrophotometric analysis
AAS analysis
Cryoscopy
Gel electrophoresis
Colour flex
Milkoscan
Kaldjal methods
Anchoring methods(milk)
Separation methods (liquid &solids)
Twin sensor (aflatoxins & antibiotics
Vanier
Micrometre
Microbiological laboratory
Incubation
Coliforms analysis
DNA method of analysis
Virology
PCR methods and instrument operation
ATP Analysis And instrument operation
Timeline
Quality Assurance Assistant and SHE Representative
AVI LIMITED
03.2024 - Current
Laboratory Technician
Clover SA (Pty) Ltd
11.2020 - 03.2024
Laboratory Technician
Parmalat Kyalami SA (Pty) Ltd
03.2015 - 10.2020
Quality Systems Coordinator(processing)-Temp
Parmalat Kyalami SA (Pty) Ltd
01.2012 - 03.2015
BSc - Microbiology
UNISA
Diploma - Analytical Chemistry
INTEC College
BSc - Chemistry
University of South Africa
Grade 12 - undefined
Malusi High School
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteSalary Range
R300000/yr - R400000/yrLanguages
English: Speaking - Fluent, Writing - Advanced
Afrikaans: Speaking - Intermediary, Writing - Advanced
Xhosa: Speaking - Intermediary, Writing - Intermediary
Sotho: Speaking - Fluent, Writing - Advanced
Venda: Speaking - Intermediary, Writing - Basic
Tshonga: Speaking - Intermediary, Writing - Basic
SHORT COURSES AND TRAINING
- Name of Organization: Parmalat SA (Pty) Ltd
- Course: Basic Diary Course
- Year: 2012
- Name of Organization: Swift Laboratories
- Course: ISO 22000: 2005 Food Safety Management Systems Incorporating Internal Auditing
- Name of Organization: PPS Packaging
- Course: Quality Packaging Defects
- Year: 2015
- Name of Organization: Data Matrix education and training
- Course: Incident investigation
- Year: 2017
- Course: Working on Heights
- Year: 2018
- Name of Organization: FMCG training solutions
- Course: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Course: Food Laboratory analysis
- Name of Organization: SGS
- Course: Risk Star Subject 3 - Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
- Year: 2019
- Course: ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems Implementation
- Course: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001: 2018 Integrated Management Systems - Internal Auditing
- Year: 2020
- Course: ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System – Implementation
- Course: ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems - Implementation
- Course: Risk Star Subject 10 - Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Course: Safety leadership for supervisors and safety officers
- Year: 2021
- Course: Fscc 22000 v6 implementation
- Year: 2024
- Name of Organization: Progress excellence
- Course: Fscc 22000 v6 internal audit
- Year: 2025
- Course: ISO 17025 implementation and internal auditing
- Name of Organization: NOSA
- Course: ASHEPP
- Course: Fire Fighter
- Course: COID
CONTACT DETAILS
- 9132 Realeboga and Luselo street
- Rua Vista Centurion: 0187
- CELL: 0818661746/0677123798
- EMAIL: ignatiamonama@gmail.com
- SiwelaM@nbl.co.za
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Surname: Monama
- Names: Siwela Ignatia
- Date of Birth: 1989.09.08
- Gender: Female
- Driver’s License: Code 08
References
- Rachel, Mokobe, Head, Laboratory, +27609502811, Clover SA
- Khuti, Rhavhuhali, Quality assurance supervisor, +2764742136, AVI LIMITED
- Miranda, Madlavu, Laboratory Supervisor, +27747215671, AVI LIMITED