Kabelo Langa

I am a Chemist who has worked as a Quality control and Laboratory Technician, and studied at the University of Pretoria. My interest is to enhance my skills by becoming a quality chemist. I specialise in but not limited chemical manufacturing and Aerosol contract packing.

Have knowledge of operating under ISO 9001:2015 and various SABS certifications and standards. Overseeing safety in a factory of approximately 50 person. My goal is to one day have a Postgraduate doctoral degree in chemistry.

I am a good team player and can work independently. I am a dedicated hard worker whom is always looking to be busy with the many jobs I have taken, and able to take initiative in the work I do, while ensuring safe and excellent quality of work. I have learnt in life that one must never give up and always push to do best.

Quality Control and Technical at Specialised Maintenance Products (2019-09 – Present)

• Research and development of old and new products in aerosols, hygiene, sealers, paints, and lubricants for customer specifications.
• Analysing raw chemicals and comparing COA's with in house specifications.
• Analysing and adjusting products during manufacturing as per specifications.
• Making sure laboratory is up to date with all requirements to run day-by-day tasks.
• Capture and analyse data from results as well as try to find development in current systems.
• Calibration and verification of laboratory equipment such as pH meter, viscometer, mass balance etc.
• Diagnosis of customer complaints.
• Overseeing and managing in the mixing, small pack and aerosol manufacturing area.
• Aligning the company with ISO 9001:2015.
• Knowledgeable about SANS 1828 and SANS 490.

Lab Tutor at University of Pretoria (2019-01 – 2019-12)

• Assisting with issuing of chemicals.
• Making sure experiments are done correctly.
• Tutoring students.
• Marking Test and experiments.
• Making sure students underhand the point of the experiment.

Bartending at Ice Cream Ninjas (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Serving customers.
• Arranging stock.
• Flaring ice cream.

Sales Assistant (Casual) at Guess store (2013-01 – 2015-12)

• Executing sales and reaching specific targets.
• Keeping store cleans and Neat.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – University of Pretoria (2016-01 – 2019-12)

N3 in Diesel mechanics, Aircraft Maintenance (2016-01 – 2016-12)

National Senior Certificate (Matric) in Physics, Accounting, Life Sciences, Mathematics, English – Edenglen High School (2012-01 – 2012-12)