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Akhona Njalo

@akhonanjalo

Quality assurance professional at Coca Cola Beverage South Africa who helped reduce non-conformances by 30%.

At Coca Cola Beverage South Africa, I drove adherence to quality management requirements and supported ISO and FSSC initiatives, audits, and continual improvement. Targeted interventions contributed to a 30% reduction in non-conformances over six months.

As Quality Controller at Coca Cola Fortune, I conducted product inspections and microbiological analyses, investigated contamination, and maintained testing and audit records. I also developed environmental-control validation protocols and delivered quality and hygiene awareness training.

At Cerebos PTY Ltd, I assisted with FSSC 22000 setup, supplier audits, documentation, and food safety training as a SHEQ Intern. Earlier, as a Food Analyst at MicroChem Lab services, I performed routine chemistry testing and worked with HPLC, spectrophotometry, GC, and ICP-OES instruments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Business Systems Coordinator

Coca Cola Beverage South Africa

Feb 2017 - Nov 2023 (6 years 9 months)

Drove adherence to Quality Management System requirements and led ISO and FSSC-related initiatives, including audits and continual improvement. Managed non-conformances and corrective actions, contributing to a 30% reduction in non-conformances over six months.

Quality Management Systems ISO 9001 FSSC 22000 Audit Root Cause Analysis Continuous Improvement SHEQ Regulations Documentation Control SAP Microsoft Office

Quality Controller

Coca Cola Fortune

Oct 2014 - Feb 2017 (2 years 4 months)

Conducted in-process and final product inspections and performed microbiological analyses to ensure compliance with FSSC 22000 and ISO 9001:2015. Developed validation protocols, investigated microbiological issues, and delivered quality and hygiene training to operators.

Microbiology Quality Control FSSC 22000 ISO 9001 GMP HACCP Laboratory Testing Environmental Monitoring Root Cause Analysis Training

SHEQ Intern

Cerebos PTY Ltd

Feb 2013 - Feb 2014 (1 year)

Prepared for FSSC 22000 and supplier audits, managed documentation, and coordinated prerequisite programs including pest control, waste management, and personal hygiene. Conducted hazard identification and risk assessments, and ensured health and safety legal compliance.

FSSC 22000 HACCP GMP Audit Documentation Control Risk Assessment Health and Safety Environmental Compliance Training

Food Analyst

MicroChem Lab services

Jun 2010 - Jul 2011 (1 year 1 month)

Received and prepared samples for analysis, performed tests using HPLC, Spectrophotometry, GC, and ICP-OES, and verified and validated analytical methods. Maintained equipment calibration, controlled stock levels, and established traceability exercises.