Velisiwe Mariana Nyaka
Quality Control Technician
Durban
Summary
Methodical Quality Control Technician skilled in developing protocols to positively impact manufacturing quality. Practiced at completing exhaustive tests of incoming materials, components and finished products. Proven experience within FMCG industry performing direct hands-on work in QA and QC functions with strong familiarity of general practices. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Control Technician
National Brands Limited
Durban
06.2020 - Current
- Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Proposed corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
- Monitored production output to verify quality standards ahead of dispatch.
- Established quality-control testing models, procedures and specifications to uplift standards.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Led root cause analysis to identify issues and propose targeted solutions.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Assessed products or services to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
- Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for release.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
Quality Assurance Trainee
National Brands Limited
Durban
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
- Addressed non-conformance issues, pausing production to correct errors.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Collected and analyzed data to measure effectiveness of quality control processes.
Education
National Diploma in Biotechnology - Applied Science
Durban University of Technology
Durban 02.2016 - 05.2019
Advanced Diploma in Operations Management - Management Science
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 02.2020 - 05.2021
Diploma in Packaging - Applied Science
Institute of Packaging South Africa
Durban, South Africa 01.2021 - 02.2022
Advanced Diploma in Quality Management - Management Sciences
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 02.2023 - Current
Skills
Operations monitoring
undefinedTimeline
Advanced Diploma in Quality Management - Management Sciences
Durban University of Technology
02.2023 - Current
Diploma in Packaging - Applied Science
Institute of Packaging South Africa
01.2021 - 02.2022
Quality Control Technician
National Brands Limited
06.2020 - Current
Advanced Diploma in Operations Management - Management Science
Durban University of Technology
02.2020 - 05.2021
Quality Assurance Trainee
National Brands Limited
03.2018 - 06.2020
National Diploma in Biotechnology - Applied Science
Durban University of Technology
02.2016 - 05.2019
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