Minenhle Ntaka
LABORATORY ASSISTANT | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL
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About
Dedicated and analytical laboratory professional with hands-on experience in laboratory analysis, sample collection, process monitoring and environmental testing within a sugar manufacturing environment. Holds a National Diploma in Chemical Engineering and experience working with laboratory information systems, NIRS and Microsoft Office. Known for strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, good communication, accurate reporting and the ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining good laboratory and housekeeping standards.
Experience
Laboratory Assistant - Illovo Sugar - Noodsberg–Dalton, KwaZulu-Natal
(2022-03)
- Collect samples from the refinery department for laboratory analysis.
- Analyse samples and identify results that are outside specification.
- Report out-of-specification results to the Foreman for appropriate operational action.
- Apply laboratory practices including analysis, interpretation of results, reporting, housekeeping and calibration.
Effluent Operator - Illovo Sugar - Noodsberg–Dalton, KwaZulu-Natal
(2024-03 - 2024-06)
- Conduct daily checks of the effluent plant, including monitoring dams for overflow and signs of contamination.
- Monitor plant machinery and operational conditions to support normal plant performance.
- Collect samples from different streams and dams and analyse COD, pH, suspended solids and conductivity against specification.
- Carry out chlorine dosing in the sewage plant and borehole station.
- Report relevant findings to support operational adjustments and environmental control.
Refinery Analyst / Process Trainee / Raw House Sampler - Illovo Sugar Group - Dalton, KwaZulu-Natal
(2017-04 - 2019-09)
- Worked across refinery analysis, process trainee and raw house sampling functions.
- Collected and handled samples for process and laboratory analysis.
- Supported routine monitoring and reporting within the production environment.
Education
National Diploma - Chemical Engineering - Mangosuthu University of Technology (2013 - 2019)
Senior Certificate - Physical Science - Tongaat Secondary School (2005 - 2008)
