Zukiswa Silinga
Director, Orivision (Pty) Ltd
Chinsta West
Summary
Knowledgeable and confident Director with background in automotive industry upholding high standards in strategic and operational levels. Reliable and experienced in polymer manufacturing with background in team leadership, people development, quality management and production processes. Excellent reputation and networks in the industry. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and growth. Enthusiast for creating job opportunities through the company projects, for previously disadvantaged individuals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Orivision (Pty) Ltd
04.2024 - Current
- Project Management in Polypropylene Plant Development and Implementation.
- Expertees in manufacturing and processing of Polymer Technology (Plastic, Paint and Rubber).
- Automotive sector leadership in production, quality, process and projects.
- Quality Management Systems, ISO90001:2015 and ISO50001:2018 lead auditor.
- Leading and different stakeholders for project planning and implementation.
- Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
QUALITY MANAGER: AUDIT AND CONTROL
Mercedes Benz
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Audit compliance Manager for product and process standards (Quality loops, internal and external audits).
- Achieved plant certification - VDA 6.3, IATF 16949/ISO9001 and Conformance of Product China & UK.
- Increased plant performance annual TuV requalification and certification audits.
- Achieved outstanding market results from the external customers (USA, China, Japan and rest of world).
- Established surface specialist plant coordination for precise control of product.
- Achieved compliance standards for corrosions and emissions testing.
- Led project to improve the safety connections vehicle.
- Increased level of transparency and effectiveness Quality Management System.
- Achieved successful problem solving process via design of plant failure resolution process
- Introduced enhanced systems for documentation control
PAINTSHOP MANAGER, QUALITY & FINISH LINE
Mercedes Benz SA
12.2017 - 06.2021
- Achieved quality planning process performance including project phase.
- Established compliance for set regulations and industry standards.
- Introduced additional training and qualification for SHEQ as per increasing standard requirements.
- Implementation of improved QMS and Audit Readiness process.
DIVISIONAL LEAD PAINTSHOP
Mercedes Benz SA
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Successful performance of the PaintShop for costs, quality and safety.
- Direct report to CEO for outstanding KPI achievements.
- Responsible for a work force of 300 employees namely, Department Managers, Team Managers, SHEQ specialist and shopfloor employees amongst others.
MANAGER DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
Mercedes Benz SA
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Successful product maturity conformance for model year introduction.
- Streamlined the Engineering Change Management for effective processing.
- Conducted numerous technical investigations projects.
- Achieved part approval process for new parts introduction.
PART QUALITY ENGINEER
Mercedes Benz SA
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Conducted successful supplier development programs via the VDA 6.3 audits.
- Coordinated closely with suppliers for the annual requalification.
- Validated quality process and problem solving at the suppliers.
- Advised suppliers of the escalation methods for non-compliance and assisted to address complex topics.
- Worked with production teams for reclamation process of non-conforming parts from suppliers.
SENIOR PART QUALITY ENGINEER
Volkswagen of South Africa
04.2008 - 12.2011
- Implement Supplier Development strategies for production readiness.
- Led problem solving initiatives for plant performance.
- Validated quality processes for new model introduction.
- Responsible for Purchased Part Approval (PPAP) of local suppliers.
RUBBER TECHNOLOGIST
Continental Tyre SA
12.2006 - 03.2008
- Validated material testing as laboratory manager.
- Maintained quality control and assurance systems.
- Provided daily product release to production.
- Oversaw the NCP process to deliver process effectiveness.
- Applied problem solving techniques as per quality methods.
Education
MBA - Masters in Business Administration -
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa12.2017
B-Tech Quality -
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa12.2010
National Diploma - Polymer Technology
Nelson Mandela University
East London, South Africa12.2006
Skills
ISO90001:2015 Quality Management System Implementation certificate (TIQMS May, 2024), See attached certificate
ISO50001:2018 Energy Management System certificate (TUV Aug, 2025), see attached certificate
Basics of Facilitation Training Course, Social Resonance (Pty) Ltd (May, 2024)
DLO Skills initiative, Introduction to the Just Energy Transition Workshop certification (Jun, 2025)
Time to Think Coach (Aug, 2024), see certificate
Accomplishments
- MBSA Team manager Development Program Coaching.
- MBSA Transformation Forum Committee.
- MBSA chairperson for Employee Ambassador Forum
- Intugreat (Contract, Germany), Professional Leadership training (Nov, 2021).
- Winner for the corporate category _Regional Business Women of The Year Awards 2019 (Business Women Association-BWA).
- Best MBA group at NMMU for Year 1 and 3 in overall performance.
- FMEA introduction Project Lead, MBSA.
- Resolved documentation Control, Project Lead, MBSA.
- As a Project Lead (MBSA), achieved quality awards at JD Power, USA (specializes in the use of big data, artificial intelligence, and algorithmic models examining consumer behavior).
Affiliations
- African Progressive Women membership (Nov, 2024), ensuring successful fulfillment of business transactions.
- Business Mentorship and Career Advancement membership (May, 2025), to elevate women and men by empowering them with business skills.
- Women Economic Assembly (Feb, 2025), advancing women in the agricultural sector.
- WomHub Cohort 2 (2025), an incubator and advisory firm supporting innovation along the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing).
- BRICS Women’s Business Alliance South Africa NPC (BRICS WBA SA NPC), strategic platform dedicated to promoting and advancing the participation of South African women entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in trade, investment, innovation, and economic cooperation (Jan,2025).
Interests
Businesswomen Association member EL, Women Empowerment Forum member, Public Speaking on seminars for Women Empowerment and Development, Community Assistance in disadvantaged areas in EL, Alumni in Nelson Mandela University
Timeline
Managing Director
Orivision (Pty) Ltd
04.2024 - Current
QUALITY MANAGER: AUDIT AND CONTROL
Mercedes Benz
07.2021 - 03.2024
DIVISIONAL LEAD PAINTSHOP
Mercedes Benz SA
08.2018 - 10.2018
PAINTSHOP MANAGER, QUALITY & FINISH LINE
Mercedes Benz SA
12.2017 - 06.2021
MANAGER DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
Mercedes Benz SA
08.2014 - 12.2017
PART QUALITY ENGINEER
Mercedes Benz SA
01.2012 - 12.2017
SENIOR PART QUALITY ENGINEER
Volkswagen of South Africa
04.2008 - 12.2011
RUBBER TECHNOLOGIST
Continental Tyre SA
12.2006 - 03.2008
MBA - Masters in Business Administration -
Nelson Mandela University
B-Tech Quality -
Nelson Mandela University
National Diploma - Polymer Technology
Nelson Mandela University
References
1. Aidan Hartwanger
MBSA: Paintshop Divisional Manager
Contact: 082 443 2510
2. Ian Judd
Quality Management Manager
Divisional Manager
Mercedes Benz South Africa
Contact: 076 240 0188
3. Rozane McAllister
Divisional Manager Assembly
Mercedes Benz South Africa
Contact: 072 369 8765
4. Dirk Fuhrmanneck
Quality Management Manager
Mercedes Benz -Germany
Contact: 068 0453149
5. Hans Trunkenpolz
CEO
ht+a + Associates
Contact: 071 886 1820
6. Micheal Hermann
Lead Auditor
TuV Certification Body, Germany
Contact: +49 151 11606153
7. Siyabulela Njenje
Sales & Marketing Executive
Vm Automotive
Contact: 071 648 1980
8. Abey Kgotle
Human Resources Director
Mercedes Benz South Africa
Contact: 082 451 4345
7. Patheka Nkuzo
Process Technician | Robot Programming & Automation | Paintshop Specialist
Tesla Germany
Contact: +49 152 900 26838
8. Temwani Kalea
Managing Director
FimCorp Capital & Investment Advisors
Contact: 081 358 8266
9. Nyaniso Silinga
CEO and Director
Coalition Trading 1203cc
Contact: 083 755 8899
You may make contact for specific references.