Funanani Bridget

Oversee students carrying out experiments and help upon request

Laboratory demonstrator at University of Venda (2020-02 – 2020-11)

• Oversee students carrying out experiments and help upon request

Chemistry graduate intern at Siza Coal Services (2021-10 – 2023-03)

Sponsored by MQA

• Hard coal sample preparation
• Coal analysis: proximate analysis and total sulphur analysis
• Stock handling: stock receiving, stock issuing and stock recording
• Internal laboratory auditing
• Corrective action management and root cause analysis
• Risk assesment and non-conformance reporting
• Document control and LIMS

Laboratory analyst at Siza Coal Services (2025-03 – Present)

• Perform proximate analysis: Inherent moisture, Ash and Volatile matter analysis
• Daily verification of laboratory equipments
• Plot and monitor control charts to ensure validity of results
• Ensure LIMS data accuracy and traceability of results
• Participate in proficiency testing
• Act as SHE rep: conduct safety talks and hazard identification, ensure laboratory compliance to SHEQ policies and ISO 45001 requirements and also drive corrective actions for SHE non-conformance

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Mathematics – University of Venda (2022)

Bachelor of Science (hons) in Chemistry – University of Venda (2022)

National Senior certificate – Tshivhase Secondary School (2015)