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CURRICULUM VITAE FOR VIOLA THUSO GAPE
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Professional Profile
A diligent and assertive woman who is enthusiastic to cease an opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. Due to my diverse
working experience, I have acquired analytical skills which enable me to visualize, articulate and solve problems by making factual
decisions based on available information. An innovative and creative person, once I grasp a concept I can create procedures,
forms, presentation or any documentation required to make it more comprehensible. I also put concepts into practice by breaking
them it into simple logical steps which are easy to follow for example explaining relevant clauses of the ISO 9001, 17025 to
different levels of laboratory personnel, simplifying it to their level of their daily tasks. I enjoy finding out new things, new
challenges and even improving the way things are done. I am always looking for better ways of carrying out tasks which means
that I am flexible, able to adapt to change.
Knowledge-Based Skills: Acquired from education and experience
Computer Skills:
Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Microsoft Visio
LIMS ( Laboratory Information Management System) and IsoXpress (Quality Management Software)
Processes:
PPC Cement Manufacturing Processes and Quality Control
Anglo Platinum Producing Process and Quality Control
Rappa Resources Gold Extraction Process
Transferable Skills: Acquired during my working experience
Excellent oral and writing communication and people skills
Analytical problem solving
Planning skills: time management
Personal Traits:
My unique qualities are that I am dependable, flexible, hardworking, expressive, punctual and an assertive leader. I am an
individual of high initiative with an enquiring mind.
Career Goals
My two main career objectives are:
To secure a promising position that offers both a challenge and a good opportunity for growth
To work in a stimulating and agile environment where I can apply and enhance my knowledge and skills to serve the
company to the best of my efforts
Projects
SANAS Accreditation T0655
Method Validation: Determination of Gold content and Silver and Base Metal Impurities in Plant Carbon Samples by
Chemical Decomposition and ICP – OES
New Technique : Using Katanax for fusion technique used for daily sample dissolution for the determination of Fe, Si, Cr, Mn
and Zn
Improved Method: Gravimetric Determination of Gold and Silver in Gold Bullion by Fire Assay by using custom made glass
ware on a heating block for parting of silver.
Method Validation: Gravimetric Determination of Gold and Silver in Gold Bullion by Fire Assay
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
CURRENT EMPLOYER: RAPPA RESEARCH LABORATORY, RAPPA HOLDINGS Pty Ltd
OCCUPATION: Principal Chemist/Quality Manager
DURATION: 01/07/2009 to date
TRAINING ACQUIRED: SANAS ISO 17025 Requirements
SANAS Internal Auditing
B-Tech Quality
RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALITY
Perform all the management and administrative functions associated with the certification and
accreditation process in accordance to ISO standards.
Handles the monitoring and distribution of the Quality Manual and associated quality documents in ISO-
Xpress software
Review QMS, plan and facilitate annual internal audits, management reviews and prepare for external
audits i.e. SANAS accreditation
Prepare and facilitate presentations and notes for training laboratory personnel on QMS activities
Write and update operational procedures to be relevant to daily tasks
Conduct PTO, declare lab personnel competent based on results observed.
SANAS Facility Representative and Technical Signatory
LABORATORY OPERATIONS
Ensure that all sample received are logged into LIMS, properly labelled, correct analysis is completed on
time –on agreed turnaround time
Supervise sample preparation including drying, milling, splitting of samples and sample weighing
,dissolution to ensure work instructions are followed
Ensure maintenance and service or repair of the laboratory equipment
Operation of laboratory instruments (XRF, ICP, and Katanax etc.) when short of laboratory personnel
Quality Control and statistical evaluation of data for method validation purposes and monthly reports
Preparation and verification of ICP and XRF, Fire Assay calibration, QC standards.
New method development and validation of existing analytical techniques for accurate test results.
Recommend suitable training courses to the laboratory manager, record training
Replenish chemicals and consumables and manage stock levels
CUSTOMER RELATIONS
Logging, investigation and follow-up of customer complaints, non-conformances and corrective actions
taken and close out outstanding issues within the agreed time frame
Liaise with procurement about incoming work from customers
Conduct customer surveys to improve laboratory services
Compile and verify correct test reports are sent to customers
REASON FOR LEAVING: Low incoming samples as the gold leaching plant is currently shutdown, high threat of retrenchment or
company shut down. Due to recent commodity prices the company is not making expected profit.
REFERENCES: Ildi Palmer, Rappa Research Manager
CONTACT NO: 087 310 4173 / 082 679 9159
REFERENCES: Lionel Duggan, Quality Consultant
CONTACT NO: 011 682 3760 / 072 381 1418
PREVIOUS EMPLOYER: PRETORIA PORTLAND CEMENT, Group Laboratory Services
OCCUPATION: Quality Assurance Chemist
DURATION: 01/04/2007 – 31/06/2009
COURSES ACQUIRED: Cement Laboratory (cement physical testing)
Chemistry Laboratory (XRF and Wet Analysis)
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ISO Standards 9000, 9001, 9004
Statistical Evaluation Methods
Super Q and applied XRF course
Cement Technology Course
Cement Production and Process Burning Course
Quality Process Control
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise samplers and ensure the cement process comply to the ISO 14001, ISO 9001 as well as SHEQ
management issues.
Facilitate and run efficient weekly invocoms with risk assessment & safety management.
Prepare and assist with internal and external Audits i.e. SABS for certification purposes.
Logging, investigation and follow-up of non-conformances and corrective actions taken.
Supervise collection and analysis of air quality, mass balance samples and interpret report to the
environmental department.
Facilitate cement plant trials to improve the cement manufacturing process.
Ensure the cement process comply with environmental legislation by monitoring dust emissions, water
pollutants and NOx.
Check conformance of raw materials and dispatched cement products to set quality parameters.
Create, compile and annually review the quality management systems including best practices, quality
manuals and procedures.
REASON FOR LEAVING: PPC Jupiter Cement Plant shut down.
REFERENCES: Sydney Ngetu, Laboratory Manager
011 626 3150 EXT 2370
PREVIOUS EMPLOYER: METAL ACCOUNTING LABORATORY, ANGLO PLATINUM RUSTENBURG PRECIOUS METAL
REFINERY
OCCUPATION: Senior Lab Assistant
DURATION: 10/01/2006 – 15/04/2007
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparation of samples such as PGM Fico, Metallica’s, Ruthenium's Organics and Residues.
Operation and analysis on instruments such as ARL ICP, IRIS ICP, VARIAN 3900GC,
SCHOTT TITRO LINE 96
Research and validation of new analytical methods
Completion of project and experiential training
Analysis of samples and reporting results to the plant within turn around time.
Statistical evaluation of results for method validation and process control.
Power point presentation regarding sectional laboratory results
Supervise lab assistants to meet daily set targets.
REASON FOR LEAVING: End of temporary contract
REFERENCES: Rob Dow, Metal Accounting Laboratory Manager
014 567 9320
PREVIOUS EMPLOYER: RUSTENBURG BASE METAL REFINERY, ANGLO PLATINUM MINES
OCCUPATION: Senior Laboratory Analyst
DURATION: 16/11/2002 - 30/11/2004
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Preparation of base metal samples and record of samples. Report results to a chemist.
Operation of analytical spectral instrument such as GARY100UV, JY ICP &
PHILIP 1401PW X-RF, VARIAN 220-FS AA, LECO S200
Research and implementation of new analytical methods.
Prepare and analyze water and dust samples for environmental purposes
Analyse and statistically report results for process control purposes
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REASON FOR LEAVING: End of temporary contract
REFERENCES: LINDA PIETERSE, RBMR ANGLO ASISSTANT CHIEF CHEMIST
014 591 4396 or 082 466 6281
EDUCATIONAL DETAILS
HIGHEST SCHOOL: H. F TLOU HIGH SCHOOL (Matric)
SUBJECT PASSED: SETSWANA, ENGLISH, AFRIKAAANS, PHYSICAL SCIENCE, MATHS
AND BIOLOGY
YEAR OF COMPLETION: 1997
TERTIARY EDUCATION
INSTITUTION: TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
STUDENT NO. 199902316
QUALIFICATION: NATIONAL DIPLOMA ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (UNDERGRADUATE)
COURSES COMPLETED: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY I - III, MATHS I&II, PHYSICS I&II, CHEMISTRY
ORGANIC II& III,INORGANIC II&III, PHYSICII&III,CQA,BIOCHEMISTRY,
ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS, ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY.
YEAR OF COMPLETION: 2008
FURTHER EDUCATION
INSTITUTION: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
COURSE: TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT
STUDENT NO.: 7266 688 9
MODULES: PTQM01J: An overview of TQM, creation and maintenance of a quality culture
PTQMO2K: Developing the TQM system, tools and techniques for continued improvement
PTQMO3L: Implementation of TQM
PTQM04M: Integrated SHEQ management based on ISO and OSHAS system standards.
YEAR COMPLETED: 2011 PASSED DIPLOMA WITH DISTINCTIONS.
INSTITUTION: UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
COURSE: B-TECH QUALITY
STUDENT NO.: 201377301
SUBJECTS: STATISTICAL QUALITY TECHNIQUES, QMS (ISO Std’s), RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, QUALITY PLANNING
AND IMPLEMENTATION, AUDITING TECHNIQUES, CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT
STATUS: PASSED 2013 WITH DISTINCTIONS
PERSONAL DETAILS
FIRST NAMES: VIOLA THUSO
SURNAME: GAPE
MAIDEN SURNAME: MOTLHALE
GENDER: FEMALE
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED
NATIONALITY: SOUTH AFRICAN
IDENTITY NO : 800710 0495 081
DRIVER’S LICENCE: CODE 08
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 52 BATAVIA STR, GERDVIEW
GERMISTON
1401
CELLPHONE NO. 071 217 7892 / 072 135 6088
WORK NO. 087 310 4171 or 4172
E-MAIL: vtg.gape@vodamail.co.za
LANGUAGES: SETSWANA, ENGLISH, AFRIKAANS, ZULU, SOTHO
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