Itumeleng Mbele

Looking for an exciting and dynamic role where I can utilize my skills and experience to drive tangible results. Passionate about joining an organization that fosters a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and personal growth.

Laboratory Technician - Lil Masters

(2026-01)

• Absorbency & Liquid Retention Testing
• Rewet Tests
• Retention Capacity
• Strength and Integrity Testing
• Tensile & Peel Testing
• Comfort & Skin Safety
• Chemical Analysis
• Lab Maintenance & Administration
• Equipment Calibration
• Inventory Control
• Data logging and reporting
• Overall production Quality Control

Temporary Analyst - Sappi

(2025-07 - 2025-09)

• Prepare and analyze samples according to established protocols.
• Wet Chemistry
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Perform routine analyses, including moisture content, fiber composition, and tensile strength.
• Water analysis: pH, conductivity, anions, cations, total dissolved solids, total alkalinity, COD, and hardness.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized lab environment.
• Instrumentation:
• Inductive Couple Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry(ICP-OES)
• Ion Chromatography (IC)
• Fourie Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
• High-Perfomance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Intern - Sappi

(2024-07 - 2025-06)

• Prepare and analyze samples according to established protocols.
• Wet Chemistry
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Perform routine analyses, including moisture content, fiber composition, and tensile strength.
• Water analysis: pH, conductivity, anions, cations, total dissolved solids, total alkalinity, COD, and hardness.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized lab environment.
• Instrumentation:
• Inductive Couple Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometry(ICP-OES)
• Ion Chromatography (IC)
• Fourie Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

Laboratory Assistant - University of Johannesburg

(2024-05 - 2024-07)

• Research and development of a new product to be used in water purification using nanomaterials.
• New product Characterization: AAS, ICP-OES, SEM/TEM, EDS, FTIR, TGA, UV-Vis, XRD & Melting Point.

Inservice trainee - Umzamo Analytical Services

(2023-08 - 2024-02)

• Coal sampling
• Coal preparation: receiving of samples, crushing of sample, splitting samples on a conveyor splitter /coal splitter, screening of coal, abrasive index, total moisture, and pulverizing
• Coal analysis: logging samples , sample conditioning to be at room temperature of the laboratory, total sulfur analysis , calorific value analysis , ash content analysis , inherent moisture analysis, phosphorus analysis and volatile matter analysis.
• Ensured compliance with ISO 17025 and maintained accurate sample records using LIMS.

Advanced Diploma - Analytical Chemistry - Tshwane University of Technology (2025 - 2025)

National Diploma - Analytical Chemistry - University of Johannesburg (2020 - 2023)