1. CURRICULUM VITAE OF THOBEKA MADODA
PERSONAL DETAILS
Surname: Madoda
Maiden Name: Gevane
Names: Princess Thobeka
Home Language: Xhosa
Other Languages: Zulu, Sotho, English and Afrikaans
Nationality: South African
Gender: Female
Date of birth: 1975-06-07
I.D.no: 7506070286082
Drivers License: Code 10
Residential Address: 16 Loerie Laan
Birdswood
Richards Bay
Mobile no: 082 945 8469
Alternate no: 078 797 9586
E-mail address: thobekagevane@yahoo.com
Alternate e-mail address: gift.madoda@rbm.co.za
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Secondary Education
Highest standard passed: National Senior Certificate (1993)
Last school attended: Gugulethu comprehensive High School
Subjects Passed: Physical Science (SG), Afrikaans (HG), Xhosa (HG),
English (HG), Biology (HG)
Post Matric Education
Qualification Institution
Bridging course (upgrading Maths and Science) Pentech (1995)
Tertiary Education
Course Completed: B-Tech in Analytical Chemistry (2007)
Institution attended: Peninsula Technikon
Course Completed: National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (2000)
Institution attended: Peninsula Technikon
Highest semester passed: S4
Key Skills Developed: Computer Skills: Ms Word, Ms Excel, SAP, Ms Project,
and Windows
Management Skills: Financial Management, Planning and
Quality control.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Peninsula Technikon
Hockey Captain (1998-1999) - Leading the team in and off the field whilst ensuring
team spirit between each other.
2. WORK EXPERIENCE
Organization: Mondi MPact, Richards Bay, South Africa
Industry: Paper plant
Period: June 2012 – Present
Role: Laboratory Quality Analyst
Job Description:
-Preparation of stock solutions and standards for ICP and AA
-Calibration of instruments
-Trouble shooting
-Sample preparation, interpretation of results
-Ensure analytical integrity during sample analysis
-Ensure samples are analysed within specified time
-Report results
-QC on final product
-Determination of Total Hardness in boiler water
-Determination of Conductivity and PH in water
-Determination of elements using AA and ICP
-Pore Volume determination, length and Diameter, LOA on final product catalyst
-Rel.Crystalinity and Crystalinity determination using XRD
Organisation: Sasol Synfuels Laboratory, Secunda, South Africa
Industry: Petrochemical
Period: 2005-2008
Role: Senior Laboratory Analyst
Job Description:
-Analyzing samples using G.C and HPLC
-Preparation of standards
-Training learner analyst
-Maintains and improve accuracy of analyses
-Calibrate instruments
-GC trouble shooting, assist in resolving operational problems
-Entering results on LIMS
-Facilitate the smooth operation of the laboratory
-Maintains and improve safety, health and environment standards
Organisation: Sud-Chemie Zeolites, Richards Bay, South Africa
3. Industry: Chemical Production - Catalyst
Period: April 2010 – October 2010
Role: Laboratory Analyst
Job Description:
-Determination of hydroxide Ion concentration using METROHM 686 Titroprocesor.
-Preparation of stock solutions and standards for ICP and AA
-Calibration of instruments
-Trouble shooting
-sample preparation, interpretation of results
-Ensure analytical integrity during sample analysis
-Ensure samples are analysed within specified time
-Report results
-QC on final product
-Determination of Total Hardness in boiler water
-Determination of Conductivity and PH in water
-Determination of elements using AA and ICP
-Pore Volume determination, length and Diameter, LOA on final product catalyst
-Rel.Crystalinity and Crystalinity determination using XRD
Organisation: Sasol Synfuels Laboratory, Secunda, South Africa
Industry: Petrochemical
Period: 2005-2008
Role: Senior Laboratory Analyst
Job Description:
-Analyzing samples using G.C and HPLC
-Preparation of standards
-Training learner analyst
-Maintains and improve accuracy of analyses
-Calibrate instruments
-GC trouble shooting, assist in resolving operational problems
-Entering results on LIMS
-Facilitate the smooth operation of the laboratory
-Maintains and improve safety, health and environment standards
Organisation: Sasol Synfuels Laboratory, Secunda, South Africa
Industry: Petrochemical
4. Period: 04/2005-10/2005
Role: Assistant Chemist
Job Description:
-Analyzing samples using NIR and XRF
-Preparation of standards
-Maintains and improve accuracy of analyses
-Entering results on LIMS
-Maintains and improve safety, health and environment standards
-Updating spreadsheets
-Do calibrations and models using Pourette system
Organisation: Eskom CT
Industry: Electrical
Period: 1998-2001
Role: Laboratory Technician
Job Description:
-Analyzing samples using G.C and Karl Fischer.
-Doing manual titration.
- Data validation and inspection of control charts on a daily basis for the detection of results
citing outside the control level (Quality control)
-Report writing
-Monitors samples and take appropriate corrective action
Part-Time chemistry I Tutor (1997-1998) - at Peninsula Technikon
-Organizing and planning tutorials.
Part-Time Chemical Laboratory assistance (1998) at Peninsula Technikon
-Ensuring Safety in the laboratory and assisting new students with experiments
REFERENCES
Name: Mr. M. Skhosana Name: Mrs. N. Mogola
