Raw materials quality controller (Acting) at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (2025-09 – Present)
- Conduct Quality Inspections using standards and compare them with the incoming material
- Ensure all non-conformances are identified and segregated
- Return non-conforming materials to the supplier
- Ensure that COAs are provided for EACH batch/lot
- Verify COA -specification limits vs results then sign
- Source Release Letters for all Drum Concentrates with out of spec results on COA from juice specialist
- Capture COAs on Infinity QS
- Ensure that when the line rejects, product is properly isolated
- Request for a Reject Report for the line that is rejecting the stock, and fill in the QA part
- Conduct investigations by gathering enough information to raise the QUALITY ALERT (Picture, Supporting documents, Batch numbers, Delivery Notes)
- Raise Quality Alert for all non-conforming and rejected material
- Update the isolation tracker
- Update the Standard List each time you receive STDs
- Compile destruction certificates
- Applying for SLE
- Update MIR tracker
- Update monthly tracker
- Update Achiever
- Source Replacement application
Sensory panel lead (Acting) at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (2025-08 – 2025-09)
- Train panellist for sensory evaluation
- Conduct proficiency testing using the Proficiency test kit quarterly
- Collect samples from the source (each line after batch production, syrup tank, delivery truck, retention/ customer
- Arrange samples per batch and line according to times (First/Middle/Last)
- Code each sample using 3 digit code
- Source a control sample older than a month
- Label test cups and fill in the sensory evaluation form with the codes
- Fill in the sensory evaluation summary form with full details of the sample (flavour, time produced, size, expiry date, control sample details, batch number)
- Invite trained panellists for sensory evaluation and pour samples for panellists for evaluation
- Conduct retest if one out of 3 panellist has an out specification result
- Reject product if 2 or more panellist have an out of specification result
- Correlate data and record on infinity
- Send out daily report
Quality Assurance Technician (Acting) at Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (2024-01 – 2025-01)
- Managed compliance with FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000 standards, reducing non-conformances by 25% through root cause analysis
- Coordinated internal audits (GMP, hygiene) and prepared teams for external audits (BRC, SABS)
- Trained 50+ staff on quality protocols, HACCP principles, and corrective action procedures
- Compiled governance reports and maintained document control for QA records
Microbiologist at Coca-Cola Canners of South Africa (2015-05 – 2025-08)
- Conducted microbiological testing (pour plate/filtration methods) to ensure raw material and product safety
- Tracked quality metrics (e.g., CIP efficacy, sanitation) and reported trends to management
- Calibrated lab equipment and verified compliance with ISO 17025 standards
Quality Controller at Coca-Cola Canners of South Africa (2010-07 – 2015-04)
- Led GMP/housekeeping audits and ensured adherence to HACCP plans
- Investigated non-conformances, collaborating with production teams on corrective actions
- Monitored sanitation processes and validated CIP systems
Microbiologist at Rand Water (2009-12 – 2010-02)
- Analysed drinking water for E. coli, coliforms, and coliphages per SANS 241 standards
Lab Technician at Micro Chem (2009-12 – 2010-06)
- Performed shelf-life testing and microbiological analysis for food products
