Hi, I’m
FRANCINE MAMPELA TSHEKANABO
Johannesburg,South Africa
Summary
I am a meticulous and detail-oriented Food Technologist with a strong academic background in the field. Seeking a challenging position within your organization, I am eager to use my knowledge and experience to ensure the safe manufacture of food products. I am committed to lifelong learning and professional development in order to keep abreast of advances and trends in the industry. I'm looking for a full-time job that will push me professionally and make use of my excellent time-management and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Nicola J Flavours and FragrancesMidrand, South Africa
QA intern
10.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for food safety checks
- Daily visual inspections to ensure that the codes of conduct and hygiene procedures are adhered to
- Microbiological testing
- Allergen control and personal hygiene checks
- Assisting with equipment management and maintenance
- Collaborated with production teams to meet performance and productivity targets.
- Created detailed scientific reports for improved testing research.
- Defined product quality standards and assessment criteria.
- Inspected and maintained production machinery and parts for optimised productivity.
- Examined samples for conformance with agreed quality criteria.
- Tested and classified materials according to detailed specifications.
- Prepared correct sample quantities for analysis.
Tshwane University of Technology
Lab assistant
01.2007 - 01.2022
Job overview
- 12, Responsible for the laboratory inventory check list and hygiene maintenance
- Setting up the laboratory for practical and assisting students
- Preparation of microbial media and necessary ingredients for practicals
- Invigilating tests.
BralimaLubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Internship in Production and Quality Assurance
08.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Maintained up-to-date procedures for complaints and compliance.
- Analyzed data from external sources to identify potential product and service issues.
- Conducted and completed quality assurance checks for new products.
- Assisted with drafting, reviewing, and finalizing standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Made follow-ups on allocated action plans to meet completion timescales.
- Implemented and maintained complaints and compliance action trackers to improve production standards.
Education
University of JohannesburgSouth Africa
Advanced Diploma from Food Technology
University overview
- Completed professional development in Artificial intelligence
- Completed professional development in Financial literacy
- Elected as a class representative
Tshwane University of TechnologySouth Africa
Diploma of Higher Education from Food Technology
University overview
- Elected as Class representative in second and third-year
- Member of Congolese Student Organization
- Awarded Mendji Award 2022
- Awarded Best Performing Student in Food Technology in 2022
Maïsha Karavia Institute
Certificate of Higher Education from Biology and Chemistry
2022
University overview
- Member of Student Board
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Computing and report-writing skills Leadership skills and team work Rapid learning
- Proactive communication and problem solving
- Food safety and quality assurance Research and development
- Regulatory management systems Production and processing
- Microbiology
- 03/10/2022
Interests
Artificial Intelligence Certificate Driving Licence: , Code 8
Worked as a class representative of my class for the past three years. (2021- 2023)
Congolese Students Organisation Arcadia and Art campus Representative. Pathfinder Counsellor for the guide class (15 years old teenagers) at
Sunnyside SDA Church.
Positive attitude towards life.
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Native
Swahili
Native
Timeline
QA intern
Nicola J Flavours and Fragrances
10.2022 - 12.2022
Internship in Production and Quality Assurance
Bralima
08.2018 - 08.2018
Lab assistant
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2007 - 01.2022
University of Johannesburg
Advanced Diploma from Food Technology
12.2022
Tshwane University of Technology
Diploma of Higher Education from Food Technology
12.2022
Maïsha Karavia Institute
Certificate of Higher Education from Biology and Chemistry
06.2017
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