Lungelo Ngqondo

Dedicated Analyst with a strong background in quality control and laboratory management, adept at ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards. Proven commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, personnel training, and method validation, all while fostering positive relationships with stakeholders.

Analyst II at Sappi Technology Centre (STC) (Present)

Analyst II at Sappi Technology Centre specializing in quality control, laboratory management, and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance

• Routine analysis of Liquor and Pulp samples
• Equipment maintenance – Calibration, verification, daily checks
• Training and monitoring competence of personnel
• Conduct audits based on ISO/IEC 17025 Standard requirements
• Conducting Root Cause analyses to address Non-conformances
• Monitor accreditation of methods ensuring smooth running of quality system
• Authorise results as Technical Signatory – appointed by SANAS
• Planning, coordination of the Management system to meet standard and procedures requirements
• Validation, verification, implementation of new and existing methods
• Plan, conduct, and report audits within agreed time frames
• Liaise with internal and external customers for consumables
• Participate in Safety meetings, provide inputs

Solvent Laboratory Assistant at Sappi Saiccor (2020-02 – 2021-04)

Specialized in chemical preparation and standardization of chemicals for mill usage

• Specialize in the chemical preparation and standardization of Chemicals for Mill usage
• Collect samples from different sampling points mill-wide
• Preparing other lab samples where needed
• Responsible for the housekeeping in the solvents' room
• Record all prepared chemicals in the logbooks
• Training new employees on the tasks performed in different labs

Research Analyst (Contract) at SAPPI SAICCOR (2017-09 – 2020-01)

Contract research analyst responsible for equipment calibration, lab sample testing, and analysis

• Calibration, verification of Lab equipment
• Testing all Lab samples and reporting results
• Analyzed statistical data with FTIR, NIR, UV-Visible, AA Spectrometers with both Modern and Traditional (wet Chemistry) methods
• Prepare standardize routine and non-routine work chemicals (Ordering Chemicals where need be)
• Maintaining Good Housekeeping and Safety within the lab
• Assist with improvement and implementation of old and new methods
• Investigate Non-Conformances in the lab and providing Corrective and Preventative Action

Technician in Training at SAPPI SAICCOR (Process Lab) (2016-09 – 2017-08)

Technician in training at SAPPI SAICCOR Process Lab

Advanced Diploma in Chemistry in Chemistry – Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) (2024)

Diploma in Chemistry in Chemistry – Mangosuthu University of Technology (2014-01 – 2017-07)

High School in General Education – Sidelile High School (2009 – 2013)