Sizakele Modiselle

Inspect and register all samples submitted to the lab in the main registration book as well as in the LIMS. Dispatching samples to different laboratory section. Receiving incoming call, making copies and faxing results.

Intern Veterinary Technologist - Mpumalanga Provincial Veterinary Laboratory

(2007-06 - 2008-03)

• Inspect and register all samples submitted to the lab in the main registration book as well as in the LIMS.
• Dispatching samples to different laboratory section.
• Receiving incoming call, making copies and faxing results.
• Performed Rose Bengal Test (RBT), Compliment Fixation Test (CFT), Serum Agglutination Test (SAT) and Milk Ring Test (MRT) for bovine brucellosis.
• Process and analyse tissues for Bacterial culture and ID in Microbiology unit.
• Culture media preparation and ensure its sterility.
• Report on all activities in Brucellosis Serology and Microbiology Unit when and as required.
• Generate test reports for processed samples.

Chief Veterinary Technologist (Brucellosis Serology) - Department of Agriculture (Potchefstroom Veterinary Laboratory) - Potchefstroom

(2008-04 - 2008-11)

• Process and analyse Rose Bengal Test (RBT), Compliment Fixation Test (CFT), and Milk Ring Test (MRT) for bovine brucellosis.
• Assist in processing and analysing microbiology diagnostic; meat and water quality and environmental hygiene monitoring samples.
• Assist in milk hygiene and quality; viral, bacterial and media preparation sections, when and as required.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipments required to carry out diagnostic tests at section level.
• Interpret test findings/results according to approved SOP's or guidelines, including ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9000 series, OIE and good laboratory practice.
• Generate test reports.
• Generate the laboratory section's operational budget requirements.
• Facilitate and plan acquisition and use of laboratory consumable and supplies.
• Generate record, verify and maintain data on all testing and related laboratory activities.
• Render technical supervision over subordinate's work and ensure their development.
• Assist the laboratory in the compilation and evaluation of laboratory assistant's work plan and performance evaluation (PMDS).
• Report back on testing activities and all other related data generated (Compile operational statistics, stock, Quality Management System, Occupational Health and Safety and monthly highlight report).
• Implementing and maintaining Quality Management System and participating in laboratory accreditation activities.
• Conduct inspections, report back and maintain occupational health and safety.
• Participate in inter-laboratory comparisons and proficiency testing programs.
• Render in-house training for experiential training students and UNISA Animal health Technician when and as required.
• Render in house training for new Laboratory Assistants and Veterinary Technologists when and as required.

Chief Veterinary Technologist (Brucellosis Serology and Sample Reception) - Mpumalanga Provincial Veterinary Laboratory

(2008-12 - 2022-10)

• Performed Rose Bengal Test (RBT), Compliment Fixation Test (CFT), Serum Agglutination Test (SAT) and Milk Ring Test (MRT) for bovine brucellosis.
• Inspect and register all samples submitted to the lab in the main registration book as well as in the LIMS.
• Packaging and dispatching of samples to other laboratories.
• Collecting Revenue for the Laboratory and attending to all revenue related issues.
• Report back on testing activities and all other related data generated (Compile operational statistics, stock, Quality Management System, Occupational Health and Safety and monthly highlight report).
• Implementing and maintaining Quality Management System and participating in laboratory accreditation activities.
• Participate in inter-laboratory comparisons and proficiency testing programs.
• Assist in Analyzing interlaboratory comparison and proficiency testing result data using statistical methods.
• Assist in Evaluating non-conformances and effectiveness of the corrective action and/or preventive action.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment required to carry out diagnostic tests at section level.
• Interpret test findings/results according to approved SOP's or guidelines, including ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 9000 series, OIE and good laboratory practice.
• Generate test reports.
• Render technical supervision over subordinate's work and ensure their development.
• Assist in conducting internal audits and QMS peer reviews.
• Compiling of Method Validation Plans for MRT, RBT and CFT.

Acting Assistant Director - Mpumalanga Provincial Veterinary Laboratory

(2022-11)

Management of Mpumalanga Provincial Veterinary Laboratory and Ehlanzeni District Veterinary Laboratory: Manage and co-ordinate all the activities and resources in the Sub-Programme-Veterinary Diagnostic Services(VDS).

• Compilation of annual implementation plan, Compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports, Compilation of quarterly reviews for MANCO meetings, Monitoring of performance, Compilation of Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Technical Reporting.
• Implementation of a quality system according to ISO 17025:2017 Standard.
• Conducting Annual internal audits for the sub-Programme, Contribute to compilation of quality manual, Implementation and maintenance of LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
• Ensure that the building and laboratory equipment's are maintained.
• Setting criteria for suppliers and service providers, Database of suppliers, Monitoring and evaluation of suppliers and service providers, Annual review of Laboratory suppliers and service providers, other supplier management activities.
• Implementation of a customer feedback system, Liaison with internal customers, Other customer management activities, Liaison with referral laboratories and Record keeping of referrals).
• Ensuring the participation of the sub-Programme to CRDP projects, e.g. Trichomonas and Vibrio testing for communal farmers, parasites testing for communal farmers, quality and brucella milk testing for communal farmers, encouraging communal farmers to submit carcasses in the laboratory to identify the cause of death and participate on annual revision of the laboratory tests to accommodate the communal farmers.
• Financial management for the Sub-Programme: Compile drafts and final budget for the Sub-Programme -Veterinary Diagnostic Services (VDS). Compile itemized budget, Transfers and virements, appropriation budget and Adjustment according to budget awarded for the Sub-Programme.
• Coordinate revenue collection for the Sub-Programme Provisioning administration and expenditure control, Stock control, Asset control.
• Monitoring of cash-flow, including commitment register, reconciliation of BAS reports and payments.
• Compilation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial report, Transport control and Administration of suppliers) Create a supplier database for Specialized Services and Products, Review the database and Specialized Service Provider.
• Check validity of procurement documents, Compile and check Requisitions.
• Reconcile the orders with the invoices, reconcile payment stubs with the invoices, Setting Criteria for Suppliers, Provisioning, Expenditure and Reporting.
• Human Resource Management for the Sub-Programme: Compilation of work plans and activities with VDS. Individual evaluations of progress and correction where necessary, Evaluation of employee according to the PMDS system, Identify and address skills shortages.
• Implementing of an Occupational Health and Safety program. Handling of Grievances for the Sub-Programme), Managing conflict within the Sub-Programme.
• Personnel Management for the Sub-Programme. Ensure Employee Wellness in the Sub-Programme. Ensure the Personnel Development Plan for employees is adhered to.
• Conflict management as well as problem solving for the Sub-Programme. Coordinate Labor related issues in the Sub-Programme.
• Infrastructure Management of the Sub-Programme: Ensuring the buildings, including the postmortem for the sub-Programme are well managed according to the required standards.
• Ensuring that the servicing of the incinerator and the back-up generator are being serviced according to annual maintenance plan by approved service providers.
• Ensuring replacement of air conditioners that are according to ISO 17025: 2017 standards.
• Ensuring that the equipment's for the sub-Programme are procured and disposed as per government's prescripts.
• Communication: Attend Veterinary Services Top Management meetings, Attend and contribute in Veterinary Middle Management meetings, Attend and contribute during Gert Sibande District middle management meetings, Attend and contribute during State Veterinarian meetings on request, Liaison meetings/communications, Communication with Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, other laboratories, Onderstepoort Veterinary Institute, Agricultural Research Council, National Laboratories Associati
• A presentative/Member of the South African Veterinary Laboratory Scientific forum (SAVLSF) attending and participating in the quarterly meetings.
• Make presentation to external groups, Liaison with the public, farmers and organized agriculture by consultation in person or telephonically, or through publications, talks, reports, and Information transfer to the public.
• Liaison officer for the sub-Programme for OHS issues. Convening and attending OHS Meetings, Trainings and workshops as an Appointed OHS REP for VDS.
• Assist with compiling Gert Sibande District OHS submissions or request.
• Oversee the process of the Programme IOD cases.
• Liaison with other Department regarding OHS cases and Medical surveillance and vaccinations for officials in Veterinary Services.
• Conducting OHS Audits and Compiling OHS Audit Reports for the VDS sub-Programme.

Senior certificate with Merit - Witbank High School (2003)

National Diploma Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Technology - Tshwane University of Technology (2008)

Advanced National Diploma Public Administration - Public Administration - REGENESYS School of Public Management (2025)