Open To Work
Cedrick Ndabenhle Ngwenya
Mbabane,HH
Summary
Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and self-driven professional with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology, specializing in Microbiology. Possessing over a year of intensive hands-on experience as a Day Laboratory Analyst at Ubombo Sugar Limited, adept at comprehensive sugar quality monitoring and control meticulous adherence to ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9000 standards. Eager to leverage strong microbiological expertise and research background to protect trademark integrity and ensure product safety as a Laboratory Microbiologist at The Coca-Cola Company (Conco LTD).
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Analyst
Ubombo Sugar Limited
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted and maintained a comprehensive daily analyses adherence to SSA Laboratory Manual and for raw, refined sugar, molasses, and C-massecuite, ensuring strict ISO 9001:2008 standards.
- Executed advanced microbial analysis of sugar and refinery streams, directly contributing to product safety and compliance with stringent quality specifications.
- Authored and issued critical Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for both internal reporting and external sales of refined and VHP sugar, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Managed and participated in rigorous interlab comparison programs with accredited institutions like SMRI, consistently validating laboratory proficiency and result reliability.
- Conducted comprehensive water quality analysis for boiler and feed water, including pH, TDS, alkalinity, and iron, utilizing data for critical blowdown calculations and process optimization.
- Oversaw continuous stocktaking for Raw house and Refinery vessels, directly linking laboratory data to production inventory management and operational efficiency.
- Calibrated and verified a wide array of laboratory instrumentation (e.g., Autopol, Saccharomat, refractometers), ensuring precise and reliable analytical results.
- Provided critical laboratory support for factory troubleshooting initiatives, performing specialized analyses and contributing to root cause investigations for non-conformities.
- Maintained meticulous chemical inventory, managed reagent preparation, and ensured laboratory housekeeping adhered to optimal operational and safety standards.
- Prepared and dispatched composite samples to external research institutes (SMRI, Mhlume) for comparative analysis, strengthening quality assurance protocols.
Assistant Laboratory Analyst
Sugar Limited
09.2024 - 12.2024
Laboratory Analyst Intern
Ubombo Sugar Limited
06.2024 - 08.2024
Education
Christ The King High School
Bachelor of science - Chemistry and Biology
University of Eswatini
01.2025
Skills
- Instrument Calibration
- Biological analysis
- Chemical handling
- Experimental design
- Microscopy proficiency
- Spectroscopy techniques
- Laboratory safety
- Analytical thinking
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Quality control procedures
- Reagent preparation
- Laboratory testing
- Specimen handling
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Documentation and reporting
- Quality control
- Quality control monitoring
- Sample logging
- Documentation management
- Chromatography
- Mass spectroscopy
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Autoclave operation
- Gas chromatography
- Media preparation
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeInternshipContract WorkPart TimeLocation Preference
HybridTimeline
Laboratory Analyst
Ubombo Sugar Limited
04.2025 - 09.2025
Assistant Laboratory Analyst
Sugar Limited
09.2024 - 12.2024
Laboratory Analyst Intern
Ubombo Sugar Limited
06.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of science - Chemistry and Biology
University of Eswatini
Christ The King High School