Assistant Microbiology

My name is Simphiwe Makhathini. I am a postgraduate student, with qualifications in BSc Honor’s Microbiology. Currently, I am unemployed but have worked at various places. Clicks, old Mutual, are among the few companies I work for. I am currently seeking permanent employment as a General shop Assistant.

I have work experience as a Clicks Cashier. My time at Clicks obliged to improve my ability to work independently under pressure and also to work as part of a team. Most importantly, it taught me to work with colleagues and customers of varying outlooks and still remain professional at all times.

I am a hard working individual and I regard myself as having a high level of integrity and perseverance with the ability to work independently and as a team. I am an organized person who enjoys challenges. I have a vision for wellbeing as the social economic intellectual development of the society. I would greatly welcome an opportunity to discuss my application with you, at a time of your convenience.

Yours Sincerely

Simphiwe Makhathini

PERSONAL DETAILS

SURNAME : Makhathini

FIRST NAMES : Simphiwe

DATE OF BIRTH : 03 October 1990

IDENTITY NUMBER : 901***-***-****

CELL PHONE : 078*******/071*******/079*******

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY : English, IsiZulu

E-MAIL ADDRESS : ********.*****@*****.***

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS : R302 Umlazi

Theo Zindela road

Durban

4066

MARITAL STATUS : Single

GENDER : Male

NATIONALITY : South African

CRIMINAL RECORD : None

DRIVING LICENCE : Code 10

HEALTH STATUS : Good

KEY SKILLS

Microsoft Office

General Office Administration

Computer literacy skills

Good Communication skills

Enthusiasm for people

Scientific technique understanding

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

· Team Player

· Problem solving and Strong Analytical

· Perseverance

· Ability to work under pressure

· Self-Motivated

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNG

SECONDARY

Institution: Menzi High School

Highest Grade Passed: Grade 12 (2009)

Subjects: English, Life Sciences, Vernacular (IsiZulu),

Life Orientation, Physical Sciences,

Mathematics, Accounting

TERTIARY EDUCATION

Qualification

Institution and Year

Completed

Qualification Details

Bachelor of Sciences in Biochemistry and Microbiology

University of Zululand

2012-2015

This qualification is a double major degree. It combines both biochemistry and microbiology learning. Biochemistry modules focused on biochemical test and chemistry. A microbiology module focuses on cultural medium, biological processes and microorganisms.

Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) Microbiology

University of Zululand

2016

This post qualification is based on Microbiology research about carbapenemase production, which inhibits the production of antibiotics. Is the initial research into hypothetical or theoretical ideas which helps fill in the research community’s understanding of the initial exploratory studies, which attempts to connect ideas to understand cause and effect

Master of Sciences Microbiology

University of Zululand

2017-2018

Research topic includes phenotypic and genotypic characterization of carbapenemase producing bacteria from infected wounds of diabetic patient in the King Cetshwayo district. The study is about the detection and classification of carbapenem resistance genes produced by resistant bacteria. The study aim at the implementation of effective infection control actions to stop the spread of resistant pathogens and focus on characterization and classification of carbapenemase producing bacteria from infected wounds of diabetic patients. The data of this study will assist in the understanding the role of carbapenemase producing bacteria in diabetic wound infections.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

February 2014- November 2017

Name of Company : University of Zululand

Nature of Business : Microbiology and Zoology Laboratories

Position Held : Demonstrator and laboratory Assistant

Period of Employment : 4 years

Job Description and Duties

The general duties involve the provision of assistance to students under the guidance of academic members of staff.

Must arrive promptly at the allotted time.

Except when demonstrating to project students, demonstrators must be familiar with the theoretical concepts of the experiments, which they supervise, and the techniques and methods to be employed. It is particularly important that all of the safety precautions required are thoroughly understood.

Must ensure that students follow the general safety regulations for the laboratory and any specific precautions for each experiment.

Must ensure that students clear away their materials and apparatus at the end of each practical session, following the correct disposal procedures if necessary.

Must co-operate with the course organizer to ensure that the class is unsupervised at any time.

Must know what to do in the event of an accident or emergency.

Should the fire alarm sound, demonstrators must ensure that the students switch off all services and equipment immediately and that, so far as possible, they leave by the emergency exits. This leaves corridors free for other personnel to use.

REFERENCES

Name: Prof. A.K Basson

Position: HOD/supervisor

Company: University of Zululand

Contact number: 035*******

Email address *******@*******.**.**

Name: Mr J.S.E Shandu

Position: Supervisor/lecturer

Company: University of Zululand

Contact number: 076*******/035*******

Email address: *******@*******.**.**

Name: Dr M.S Mthembu

Position: Supervisor/lecturer

Company: University of Zululand

Contact number: 035*******/035*******

Email address: *********@*******.**.**

Contact: 078*******/071*******

Curriculum Vitae of SIMPHIWE MAKHATHINI

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