Safety LeaderEnsuring all aspects of SHE in the facility: Measure and communicate SHE KPIs, include SHE equipment in operational plans, safety audits, training, implementation of SHE Business Practices, risk assessments Operations SupervisorMeasure, monitor, optimize, control everyday operations. Ensure sufficient stock levels for all departments, evaluate accurate purchasing, reviewing suppliers, negotiating discounts and service delivery, managing stock team. Tracking and pre-planning workload based on day to day incoming and performance in lab. Assisting with identifying bottlenecks, problem solving, course correction to meet company KPI's for On Time Delivery and First Time Right delivery. Reporting performance, issues and improvements to executive management.LogisticsOversee and co-ordinate sampling material send-outs to clients as well as sample/project collections from clients. Liaise with preferred service providers to negotiate pricing and service delivery. Broad-Based Black Economic EmpowermentPlan, monitor and execute strategies to maintain or improve B-BBEE level, high focus on preferential procurement, supplier and enterprise development, social economic development and skills development. Liaison for all departments and stakeholders. Yearly WSP and ATRFinance and HRGovernment compliance. Oversee and assist with daily HR duties, reporting staff off sick, approving annual leave, assisting with any HR queries or questions as per the handbook and/or contract. Overseeing monthly Salary run and benefit package management. Overseeing and assisting with daily finance tasks, such as PO generating, GRN, invoice submission to payments team. Liaising with suppliers on account matters and liaising with internal teams to ensure accounts are kept up to date and in good standing.

Laboratory: ISO17025, Project management and execution, SHE management, Standard and non-standard method development, Validations, Reporting, New branch design & commissioningConsulting: Chemical and engineering consultation, Legal and regulation compliance, Method Application, Lab Design, Report writing & presentation.Other: Customer interaction (queries & complaints), Marketing, Financial management

Laboratory: Laboratory Management, Project management and execution, SHE management, Equipment maintenance and operation, Standard and non-standard method development, Analysis, Reporting, Remote lab design, commissioningConsulting: Chemical and engineering consultation, Legal and regulation compliance, Method Application, Lab Design, Report writing & presentation.Other: Customer interaction (queries & complaints), Marketing

One-on-one tutoring of school learners (Gr 6-12) Subjects: Natural Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Accounting, Afrikaans, English, Social SciencesOnline tutoring of High School learners (Math & Science)Special Award  2014: The Back-Up Plan Award – BrightSparkz Tutors (Cape Town)

Fisher Tropsch Catalysis Research – CobaltDuties included• Laboratory work, Presenting results to senior staffSkills employed• Laboratory techniques• Integrating into new work group• Adaptability • Computer skills MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Process Chemistry – Green ChemistryDuties included• Laboratory work, Presenting results to senior staffSkills employed• Laboratory techniques• Integrating into new work group• Adaptability • Computer skills MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint