CURRICULUM VITAE OF

NEKHAGUMA NDIFELANI PORTIA (071-***-****)

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PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname

Nekhaguma

First Names

Ndifelani Portia

Identity Number

860**********

Gender

Female

Nationality

South African

Language

Tshivenda, English, Sepedi, Tsonga,Isizulu

Postal Address

P.O.Box 29, Lwamondo,0985

Residential Address

Stand 51,Lwamondo,0985

Alternative No

065-***-****

Driver’s license

Code C1(Code 10)

Health

Good

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

TERTIARY EDUCATION

Institution

University Of Venda

Course

Bachelor Of Environmental Sciences in ERM and Hydrogeology

Status

Completed

YEAR Obtained

2010

TVET COLLEGE

Waste water treatment practice N3 and Mathematics N3 (2015 )

Sage Patel Accounting Training

Sage Pastel work readiness certificate (2015 )

Mbonyolosi computer training

computer certificate (2006)

Gap Buster Learning Centre

Leadership Empowerment & HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention

(2009)

HIGH SCHOOL BACKGROUND

Secondary

lwamondo high secondary School

Highest grade passed

Grade 12

Year Obtained

2003

Subject passed

Mathematics, Biological, Agricultural Sciences

Geography, Afrikaans, Tshivenda, English

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

1.Process controller class IV, for the operation of water care works used for purification or treatment of portable water in terms of section 26 of National Water Act ( Act No. 36 of 1998 )

2.SACNASP Candidate Natural Scientist,registration no: 117355

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Presentation skills, manage air quality to human health.

And queue management in line with Batho-Pele principles.

Community outreach, on keeping air in good condition. Provide

Customer centric service.

Basic knowledge in social security services,capture and

Process application in terms of the Act and Regulations.

Advising the community on keeping the environment clean

Plan and regulate municipal project.

Review development plan(Identify potential environmental

impact) e.g. air pollution, water pollution, eradicate vegetation

Computer Literacy Skills including the ability to

Operate Internet, MS word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.

Strong work ethic and ability to function

Well in a team. And able to work shift

Ability to work independently and as a group.

Self-Motivation, displays energy and

enthusiasm in approaching the job

Interacts with people effectively, Able and willing to

Share and receive information.

Good technical report writing, presentation,

Communication, and supervisory skills.

Ability to work in a noisy environment.

Time management skills.

Analytical and problem solving skills.

Decision making skills.

Ability to follow procedures accurately.

Tolerance to routine work.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge and understanding of the water sector: relevant legislations

General knowledge of Batho-Pele principle

General authorisation standard limit.

Knowledge of water / wastewater treatment processes.

Basic understanding of general laboratory and quality procedures.

Knowledge on National Water Act and National Environmental Management Act.

Knowledge on water health standards and air quality act.

Knowledge on water quality management and basic knowledge of OHS ACT.

WORK EXPERIENCE

1.Employer

Department of public works & infrastructure

Host employer

Vhembe District Municipality

Placement area

Dzindi Package Plant

Position

Water Treatment Plant Supervisor

Period

2020 - 2021 ( five months contract)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise subordinates (water trainees )

Coordinate, control and monitor all operational activities of WTW

Manage collection and testing of operational water sample as prescribed by monitoring programme

Undertake preventative maintenance on plant equipment

Adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act

Attend to procedural administrative requirements

Collection and submission of documents for classification of process controller (Regulation 17 )

Perform flocculation test, handling stock of chemicals and keeping plant records

Determine chemical feed rate and adjust dosages

Manage in-house laboratory and ensure that final distributed water meet the required

(SANS 241:2015 )

Compile weekly and monthly report

Ensure that SOPs are followed for all treatment units/ processes

2.Employer

Department of public works

Host employer

Vhembe District Municipality

Placement area

Vhembe regional laboratory

Position

Water quality management (Laboratory Technician )

Period

2017 – 2019 contract

RESPONSIBILTIES

Support laboratory operations, perform maintenance functions and complete non- technical routine lab tests and procedures under the direction of senior staff

maintenance of Water and Waste water Treatment and Water Care within the

Municipality by amongst others

Operate sewer and portable system

Performs routine laboratory procedures such as preparation of media and basic preparation of slides and smears

Conduct non-technical routine laboratory tests and procedures.

Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedure

Plan and control resources, prioritize and schedule water and sanitation services projects and maintenance work, by communicating with the immediate supervisor and establish technical details /specifications and requirements for specific project and related maintenance work

Co-ordinate and controls task / conduct associated with controlling personnel performance, productivity and discipline by monitoring attendance /conduct and output and addressing deviations from agreed performance indicators through meetings /counselling and/or other approved methods designed to improve and motivate personnel.

Establish the adequacy and availability of personnel against agreed out comes and motivating to the immediate superior for additional resources.

Sterilisation of water sampling bottles,Preparation of sample for analysis and synthetic sample

Calibrating machine for example turbidity meter

Taking water sample, carrying out laboratory testing of samples for chemical, microbiological parameters in case of drinking water

Assessment of water quality of the taste and clarity, analysing statistical data on water quality sample

Visiting site of concern areas,for example potential sources of pollution or contamination and sources of complaints

about drinking water quality

Liaising with customer and representatives from regulatory authorities investigating reasons for lapses in water quality and suggesting changes or solution to these problems

Contributing to projects concerning water quality improvement

Investigate pollution incidents from scientific and legal viewpoint

Stock taking

Interpretation and analysis of sample of water data submitted.

Filling and record keeping of sample analysed and chemical submitted at the laboratory

Mentoring practical students and other municipal worker on how to use laboratory equipment

Housekeeping and complying with OHS regulation of the company

Repair of minor faults at the laboratory and report the fault to the manager ’s office

Compiling monthly reports, Quarterly presentation and Logo call if necessary

3.Employer

Department Of Public Works

Host employer

Vhembe District Municipality

Placement Area

Dzindi package plant

Position

Process controller (contract )

Period (2 years Contract)

2015 – 2017

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitoring and controlling water treatment plants.

Collecting water samples at final point for testing.

Assisting and training process controllers in maintaining of laboratory equipment and sampling procedures.

Assist Senior Process Controller in ensuring that proper water and waste water treatment processes take

place at correct and designed intervals

Assist Senior Process Controller in making sure that all reports are submitted when due;

Supervise the workmanship of subordinates and provide on job training where necessary.

Monitor compliance with National Water Acts and SANS 241 of 2015

Assist with development of,and implementing water safety plans to ensure that drinking water quality standard are met

develop schedule

Backwashing the filter tanks and desludging settling tanks

Chemical dosing

Receiving stock and Stock taking

2. Water Quality Analysis.

Routine sample collection in fieldwork outside the laboratory using standardized methods.

Conduct physical and chemical testing on samples collected using standard laboratory procedures.

Laboratory analysis of samples and interpretation of analytical results and treatment process optimization.

Ensuring that instruments are accurately calibrated by routine checking, maintenance and calibration.

Knowledge and experience with SANS 241

3. Administration of Water.

Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports

Collect and record water quality data, flow readings and energy consumption within the plant.

Report and record all the mechanical and electrical defects at the treatment plant.

Create awareness on community regarding waste collection

REFERENCES

Name

Relationship

Contact details

Mrs Nembahe R

Technician :Water Quality, Vhembe municipality : Mentor

073-***-****/072-***-****/ 015-***-****

adogcj@r.postjobfree.com

Mrs Ganyane T

Public works ( Mentor )

015-***-**** / 066-****-***

adogcj@r.postjobfree.com

Mr Nethononda T

Technician :waste water quality, Vhembe Municipality

072-***-****/015-***-****/015-***-****

adogcj@r.postjobfree.com

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