1. XIHLAMARISO MALULEKE
House 162, Davies Street,Doornfontein 2094│078 566 6592│hlami.maluleke@gmail.com
Profile
A highly motivated and dedicated National Diploma graduate with 1year, 4months experience in a beverage industry as a
microbiology and analytical chemistry technician. Looking forward to utilize my skills and keen to work in an
environment where I can enrich my knowledge in quality assurance and production.
Education and Qualification
University ofJohannesburg 2011-2014
National Diploma in Biotechnology majoring on Microbiology and Biochemistry
Shingwedzi High School 2006-2010
Mathematics
Physical Science
Life science
Computer Application Technology
English
Xitsonga
Life Orientation
Key Technical Skills
 Computer literate
 Working under pressure with deadlines
 Problem solving
 Disciplined and punctual
 Highly efficient and adaptable to new environments
 Ability to effectively participate in projects
 Excellent organizational skills
 Eagerness of always learning new skills
 Time management
Experience
Tiger Brands (Snacks, Treats and Beverages) October 2015-Curent
Duties
 Microbial culture medium preparation
 Sampling of water, raw materials, work in progress products and final products
 Testing of water, raw materials, final products and processing using equipments and method such as the
filtration method and conventional method
 Performing microbiological test in the laboratory
 Analysing data and interpret results
 Identification of problematic microorganisms

2.  Re-test deviating products from specification
 Consumer complaints product testing
 Isolate and reject non-conforming products
 Raise non-conformance on out of specification product.
 Investigating source of contamination for any out of specification
 Microbial testing on process equipment after Cleaning In Place (CIP)
 Ensuring adherence of beverages to specifications
 Monitoring and verification of lab equipment’s
 Sanitation audit
 Housekeeping
 Communication facilitator
NEWPORT JUICES (IN2FOOD) MARCH 2014- MARCH 2015
DUTIES
 Factory inspection: glass/plastic check list, foreign object checklist and GMP checklist
 Monitor ozone readings
 Count and log micro plates
 Collect raw materials sample
 Collect aseptic samples when product is to be used in production
 Organoleptic testing of raw materials
 Releasing of raw materials
 Organoleptic test on retention sample
 Take swabs of factory, mixing and de-bagging area
 Check hand swabs weekly
 Calibrate and monitor lab equipment, e.g. scales, incubators,fridges, brix meter and autoclave
 Calibrate and monitor production equipment, e.g. scales and fridges
 Mixing and on-line sample testing
 Brix
 Acid
 Taste
 Temperature
 Ph
 Incoming label checks
 Temperature checks
 Prepare solutions and micro media
 Analyse swab
 Test incoming water samples everyday
 Monitoring of uv readings for water purification
 Environmental air plate checks throughout the factory and lab
 Test after pasteurized samples
 Microbiological testing on final product

3. Reference
Name of contact person Aubrey Ormadien
Company Tiger Brands
Position Technical Manager
Cell number 083 577 1076
Name of contact person Ingrid Tsoeu
Company Tiger Brands
Position Microbiologist
Cell number 073 263 3908
Name of contact person Rietta du Toit
Company Newport Juices
Position Quality Assurance manager
Cell number 072 884 9888 / 011 402 7427