• Treatment of wastewater effluent from Simba PepsiCo, located in Parow, before discharging it into the drains of the City of Cape Town.• DAF System Operation: Efficiently operating and monitoring Dissolved Air Flotation systemsto ensure effective separation of solids from liquids in the treatment process.• System Monitoring: Regularly checking and adjusting system parameters such as pressure,flow rates, and chemical dosing to maintain optimal performance and treatmentefficiency.• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Conducting routine maintenance and repairs on DAFequipment, including cleaning, calibration, and replacement of components. Diagnosingand resolving operational issues to minimize downtime.• Quality Assurance: Performing routine tests on treated effluent to measure parameters likeconductivity, pH, COD and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with environmentalstandards and discharge permits of City of Cape Town and SANAS. • Safety Compliance: Following all safety protocols and environmental regulations to ensurea safe working environment and proper handling of chemicals used in the treatmentprocess.• Chemical Management: Managing the safe handling, storage, and accurate dosing ofchemicals (e.g., flocculants, coagulants) used in the DAF process.• Process Improvement: Identifying and recommending improvements to enhance theefficiency and effectiveness of the DAF system, contributing to process optimization.• Emergency Response: Actively responding to and managing emergency situations related toequipment malfunctions or environmental incidents, implementing protocols to mitigateimpact.

Projects1. Wastewater treatment using coagulation, flocculation and dissolved air flotation.• Treatment of winery farm wastewater using the combination of coagulation,flocculation and dissolved air flotation.• Ensuring that the treated water meets city of Cape Town effluent dischargestandards.2. Wastewater treatment using ion exchange resins.• Recovery of metal ions such as Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel and Manganese found inlithium-ion batteries (Lib’s) in wastewater.• Ensuring that all the metal ions are successfully removed from the wastewaterand ready for recycling of Lib batteries.3. Wastewater treatment of using dielectric barrier system and Cavitation system.• The use of free radicals and plasma system to treat pharmaceutical wastewater.4. UWC Energy Storage Innovation Lab (ESIL)• Innovating renewable energy and energy storage systems including operatinggreen hydrogen kits• Contribution in a team making and designing mobile UPS.Responsibilities• Adhering to safety protocols and guidelines for safety purposes and ensuring safeworking environment• Collecting samples and analyzing experimental data related to the treatmentprocess including water quality.• Testing water quality parameters such as COD, BOD, and TSS• Maintained smooth plant operations and conducted regular Cleaning in Process(CIP) procedures.• Preparing regular reports for supervisor, project manager and conduct regularpresentations about laboratory findings.• Implemented innovative solutions to enhance process efficiency and resolveoperational challenges.• Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot problems and diagnose systemfaults.• Prepared comprehensive reports and documentation to track progress andcommunicate findings effectively.• Learnt new skills that involve using heavy machinery such as drilling, welding andgrinding

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● Analyzed laboratory findings to verify accuracy and reliability of results.● Managed laboratory supplies and maintained inventory levels through proactiveordering.● Followed standard operating procedures to prepare disinfectants and ensureequipment sanitation.● Conducted standard laboratory tests and quality control measures to upholdaccuracy and precision.● Maintained equipment and calibrated instruments to sustain optimalperformance and accuracy.● Adhered to safety protocols and ensured compliance with laboratory procedures

● Treating a slaughterhouse wastewater through the use of sown flow expanded granular bed reactor coupled with hybrid membrane● Ensuring safety standards and lab rules are adhered to● Ensuring that the plant operations run smoothly throuhgout the shift● Operated wastewater treatment pilot plant, utilizing advanced treatmenttechniques to treat slaughterhouse wastewater.● Maintained smooth plant operations and conducted regular Cleaning in Process(CIP) procedures.● Monitored treatment process parameters such as temperature, pressure, andflow rate to optimize performance