Sinazo Njiva

Highly trained individual with expertise examining raw materials and finished products.

Multitasking Analytical

Chemistry student knowledgeable in compound interactions and organic compound purification. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Chemical Technician (Contract) at Eskom (Research Testing and Development) (2025-03 – Present)

• Conducting tests and analysis on different instruments such as IC, Spectroquant, Smartchem 200 an currently learning ICP.
• Calibrating, maintaining and trouble shooting laboratory equipment.
• Recording and reporting data.
• Participating in quality control measures to ensure accuracy and precision of the results.

Lab Assistant (Inservice Trainee) at Eskom (Research Testing and Development) (2023-12 – 2024-11)

• Prepared laboratory equipment for use.
• Prepared samples for TDS, Turbidity, Conductivity, pH, Alkalinity, FOG and TOC. Clean and maintain lab equipment.
• Ensured accurate test results by adhering to laboratory procedures.
• Maintained documentation on test performed in the lab.

Assistant Teacher at Izibuko Primary School (2023-02 – 2023-10)

• Prepare the classroom for teaching and learning and ensure that teaching materials are available and ready for use.
• Hand out workbooks/textbooks to learners.
• Preparing mark sheets, keeping records, capturing marks.
• Distribute question papers, worksheets, classwork books, marked scripts to learners.
• Assist the teacher with photocopying of question papers, worksheets etc.
• Support the teacher to manage behavior in the classroom.
• Help learners with their educational and social development; maintain a safe, secure and clean classroom environment.
• Oversee learners out of the classroom and during lunch breaks.
• Supervise group activities of learners and carry out administrative tasks as required by the school.

Quality Controller at RCL Foods (2019-12 – 2022-12)

• Ensure correct loading of bags according to documentation.
• Comply with all food, Health and Safety Standards.
• Comply with product quality standards.
• Ensure safe of stacking and non-mixing of product codes on the same pallet.
• Monitoring final product shelf life, weights and work in progress aspects.
• Monitoring cleaning and basic hygiene including house keeping.
• Scale verification
• Ensuring that traceability records are completed by relevant personnel.
• Monitoring temperature of product and of equipment.

General Worker at Pep Store (2018-10 – 2019-03)

• Helped customers complete purchases and locate items.
• Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
• Created price tags and merchandise signs.
• Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
• Processed customer refunds and exchanges according to established guidelines.
• Provided friendly service and assistance to clients promote customer loyalty, satisfaction and sales.

General Worker at ACKERMANS (2017-08 – 2018-02)

• Increased sales and customer satisfaction.
• Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance.
• Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
• Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
• Remained calm and composed in tense situations involving angry or upset customers.

National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry – Vaal University Of Technology (2019-02 – 2024-11)

N4 in Engineering Studies – Rand Training College (2017-02 – 2017-08)

Skills Certificate Fundamental in Computing 1 – MSC Business College (2013-06 – 2014-07)

Grade 12 in National Senior Certificate – Mt Hargreaves SSS (2012-01 – 2012-11)