AYANDA NDLAZI

Tel: +27-71-015-****

E-mail: ady8gc@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayanda-ndlazi-b28347b0

PROFILE

A flexible and energetic young professional with a background in Microbiology and experience in the FMCG environment who displays excellent work ethics in teamwork, also attentive to detail with a practical approach to problem solving and the organization required to ensure that deadlines, objectives are achieved on time also productive in teamwork, highly pressurized environments and under minimal supervision. Additionally, a confident and persuasive team-builder, able to motivate and communicate to achieve exceptional required performance. With the objective of securing an entry-level position within an entity to implement accumulated skills and experience from the corporate industry and tertiary institution while enabling further personal and professional development skills and creating efficiencies.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

MERIDIAN HYGIENE

Site Manager, January 2022 – Present

Duties:

Maintain and update the site cleaning file, as required by the client or system changes

Maintain and update the health and safety file, as required by the client or system changes

To ensure to meet or exceed post-deep-cleaning ATP swab targets as specified in the client’s cleaning and sanitation guideline and site-specific procedures.

To achieve the correct level of clean right first time, no repeat cleaning.

Must ensure that no critical findings are incurred w.r.t. the cleaning and sanitation program for FSSC 22000 audit.

Maintain the operational quality management system as defined by ISO9001 as well as ISO 14001

Is responsible to ensure proper time keeping and attendance.

To ensure that no employee must be permitted to carry out his / her normal duties without the required protective clothing.

To maintain or keep accurate records of any hours worked, (normal and overtime) outside the scope of work and provide all supporting and backing documents to the client to be signed off.

To ensure total compliance with the safe access and egress procedures in place by the client. This includes random searches and investigations, which the Albany deems necessary

To adhere to Meridian Hygiene disciplinary code to discipline its employees.

To reconcile its codes, policies and procedures to the client’s and advise the signatory to this agreement of any difference.

To handle all disciplinary actions and undertakes to always comply with fair labour practices in conjunction or with the support of Meridian Hygiene Head Office.

To report any action taken against any employee within 48 hours after the incident has occurred.

To respond to non-performance (NCR) from the client within the remedy period stipulated in such plan or within 5 days if the rectification plan has been rejected.

To attend site monthly food safety meetings, quarterly review meetings and third-party audits or any other meetings as requested.

Produce monthly quality inspection reports

Stock control of chemicals and consumables

Ensure and check that all cleaning related equipment is in working order

To maintain a detailed training plan for all hygienist / cleaners and continuous assessment of the effectiveness of the training conducted.

TIGER BRANDS (SNACKS & TREATS)

Quality Intern, February 2021 – October 2021

Duties:

● Implementing a cleaning and sanitation program for the factory that enforces and adheres to all FSSC 22000 requirements.

● Writing and implementation of food safety related work instructions & reporting non-conformances

● Ensuring Microbiological as well as ATP swabbing of food contact surfaces on factory production lines and preparing food contact surfaces sampling and/or non-food contact surfaces.

● Ensuring product composite samples are dispatched for testing to external laboratory

● Raising and closing non-conformance advice and performing root cause analysis on product contamination.

● Aiding in signage (designing) around the factory to upgrade the factory's look.

● Providing weekly training (MECP: SHE & QUALITY pillars) to shop floor (Operators) and cleaning contractors on site.

● Assisting in consumer complaints (Red alert)

● Designing signage (e.g., Notice board) and food safety related signs around the factory.

● Liaising with expert suppliers of cleaning equipment & chemicals to improve the PRP that i was overlooking (Cleaning & disinfection).

KZN LEARNING CENTRE

Educational Advisor, January 2020 – March 2020

Duties:

●Marketing & PR (Involving in- school presentation projects)

●Informing parents on new curriculum, testing for children’s strengths & weaknesses to recommend a solution.

●Managerial duties including training staff, financial administration. Marketing & PR.

●Ensuring the overall smooth running of the learning centre

NAKED BRAIN BRAND COMMUNICATIONS

Chef, September 2019 – November 2019

Duties:

●Prepared menu for upcoming food markets, festivals and cookouts.

●Performed stock count and procured ingredients also facilitated campaign Chef for Hellmann’s Mayonnaise.

●Planning destination route and in charge of brand setup and marketing at the venue

MMESE RISK CONSULTING

Administrator, March 2018 – July 2019

Duties:

●Executed administrative duties i.e., answered calls, took memos, maintained files, welcomed clients, typing, edited and checked documents.

●Liaised with clients, sponsors and a pool of specialists in insurance industry to provide a service tailored for client(s)’ needs.

●Oversaw public relations and coordinated social media marketing promotions.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF KWA-ZULU NATAL

Accomplishments: Bioinformatics, Bacteriology, Genomics and Molecular Diagnostics, Introduction to Fungi and Viruses, Integrated Human Genetics and Microbial Processing

●Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology & Genetics, 2018

MARION HIGH SCHOOL

Majors: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Accounting, English, IsiZulu and Life Orientation

Accomplishment:

●Matric/Grade 12 or National Senior Certificate (exemption pass), 2011

Additional Course(s):

●140-hour TEFL Certificate, 2021

SKILLSET

●Language Proficiency: English, Xhosa and Zulu

●Driver’s Licence: Code B (08) with PDp

●IT Proficiency: Microsoft Office (Word, Teams, Skype, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), social media and End User Computing

●Professional Skills: Collaboration, Accountability, Organizational awareness, Leadership, Communication, Decision making, Sense of Urgency, Versatility and Time management.

●Core Competencies: Ability to take initiative, Telephone Etiquette, Problem solving and presentation skills, Ability to work as an integral part of a functional team and independently, Good microbiological knowledge, Quick learner with positive attitude, well organized and detail oriented

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