Sibonelo Gamede
FOOD TECHNOLOGIST | QUALITY ASSURANCE PRACTITIONER
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About
I am a Quality Assurance Practitioner with experience in FMCG manufacturing environments, supporting food safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in GMP compliance, quality inspections, documentation control, deviation management, and cross-functional collaboration. Experienced in supporting product quality from raw materials through to finished products, with exposure to SHEQ, NPD, and laboratory processes.
Experience
Quality Assurance Practitioner - Sourthen Oil
(2026-08)
- Conduct quality inspections on raw materials, in-process products, packaging, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Perform GMP, hygiene, and process compliance checks while supporting food safety and quality requirements.
- Investigate non-conformances, deviations, and quality issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Maintain quality documentation and support audits, verification activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
SHEQ Support/NPD Technologist - Sourthen Oil
(2025-07 - 2026-07)
- Supported the implementation and maintenance of SHEQ systems, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Assisted with quality documentation, inspections, and monitoring of production processes.
- Supported new product development activities, including trials, evaluations, and product improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with production and technical teams to resolve quality-related issues and improve processes.
R&D Technologist - Unilever
(2024-03 - 2024-12)
- Supported product development and reformulation projects through laboratory trials and product evaluations.
- Conducted testing, data analysis, and documentation to support product quality and performance.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement product improvements and technical solutions.
- Maintained technical records and supported compliance with quality and safety requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) - Food Science - DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (2022 - 2023)
Bachelor of Applied Sciences - Food Science and Technology - DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (2020 - 2022)
