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2019

CURRICULUM VITAE
of ANTHEA MARTIN

Anthea Martin
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Anthea Martin (Miss)

1 Swawel Avenue, Macassar 7134

(C) 0747399939

antheamartin75@gmail.com

Date of Birth: 8 February 1980

Nationality: South African

Languages: English & Afrikaans

Health: Excellent (non- smoker)

Availability: 4 weeks

ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. Grade 12 Senior Certificate 1998 (Kasselsvlei Comprehensive High School)
2. National diploma in Food Technology, (Cape Peninsula University of
Technology – Bellville Campus), Major subject: Food Technology,
Microbiology and Chemistry
3. Completed a course in first aid training level one.
4. Completed a course in HACCP Studies and internal audits within a quality
and food safety management system (NQFS)
5. Resident SHE representative in laboratory
Training provided by NOSA:

 Address workplace hazards risks (Unit standard ID 115101)

 Conduct SHE rep activities (Unit standard ID 116518)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (CURRENT):

Institution: Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Qualification: Btech: Quality
Year of completion: 2017
Completed subjects: Statistical Quality Techniques 3
Quality Management Systems 3
Continual Quality Improvement 4

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Quality Auditing Techniques

Project 4: Tongaat Hulett Starch Bellville
Transition from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015
Quality Planning and Implementation 4

Institution: Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Qualification: National Diploma in Food Technology
Year of completion: 2007
Major subjects: Food Technology
Microbiology
Chemistry
Mycology

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Tongaat Hulett Starch

Position: Microbiologist
Department: Quality
Period: August 2012 – current

SKILLS ACQUIRED AS A MICROBIOLOGIST:

 Prepare and analyse samples for micro organisms.

 Report out of specification results to relevant parties.

 Part of quality meetings to discuss microbial results of products produced and

hit rate.

 Perform sanitation tests by taking swabs in the starch plant prior to and after
sanitation.

 Sent starch, glucose, water samples and swabs for verification analysis to
outsourced laboratories.

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 Doing gram stains and conducting microscopic examination of suspect

colonies on selected agar plates.

 Identifying pathogenic micro organisms in process as well as final product

samples using biochemical tests.

 Enumerating bacteria, yeast and moulds on selective agar.

 Conducting non-routine analysis when and where required.

 Weekly report on microbiological status of the plant and routine analysis.

 Interpreting microbial results, identifying problem areas and recommending

corrective action.

 Enumerate and monitor the lactobacilli population in the steeping tanks and
low corn steep liquor.

 Test all media and equipment used for sampling and plating for contamination.

 Perform internal ring analysis on samples provided by the different mills.

 Monitor air by taking air samples.

 Undertake stock control of micro laboratory consumables.

 Conduct site visits.

 Member of the food safety team.

 Conduct and report internal audits in various departments.

 Attend safety meetings.

 Conduct safety inspection in laboratory.

 Provide training to in-service training students.

 General administrative duties.

 Part of the currently implementing ISO 9001:2015.

 Conduct HACCP studies.

 Knowledge of ISO 22000:2005

 Supervising work integrated learning student.

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Clover
Position: Laboratory technician
Department: Quality
Period: August 2009 – July 2012
Reason for leaving: Job opportunity

SKILLS ACQUIRED AS LABORATORY TECHNICIAN:

 Analysing product samples.

 Testing juice and fruit concentrates samples for brix, pH, sediment, pantone
colour checks, acid, acid brix ratio and organoleptic tests.

 Testing milk samples for, pH, phosphotase,alizarol, butterfat.

 Testing for coliforms, total viable count,

 Completing reports after analysis are completed.

 Sampling of pasteurised milk tanks and raw milk silos.

 Testing moisture in butter samples using the moisture analyzer

 Sampling of gram negative samples for microbial testing.

 Sampling of water samples at various points.

 Testing effluent samples using the multidirect lovibond apparatus.

 Releasing of ingredients used to produce juice.

 Performing visual inspection of products on-line.

 Liaison with factory manager and factory supervisor regarding products

produced.

 Calibrations of all scales in factory and laboratory.

 Daily temperature checks of incubators, fridges and drying oven.

 Calibration of cryoscopy and pH-meter.

 Operation of autoclave and distiller

Agrifood Technology Station

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Position: Intern
Department: Microbiology laboratory
Period: August 2008 - August 2009

SKILLS ACQUIRED AS MICROBIOLOGY INTERN:

 Analysing product samples, surface, hand, nasal swabs, drain swabs and
water samples.

 Testing for coliforms, total viable count, yeast and molds. E.coli, faecal
coliforms, Salmonella, B. cereus, S.aureus, Listeria and Cl. Perfringens.

 Using API identification kits for the identifications of Bacillus and entero
bacteria species.

 Using microscope for the identification of different bacteria.

 Performing gram-stains.

 Conducting microbial analysis using a laminar flow cabinet.

 Liaise with microbiology laboratory technician for booking of laboratory and

equipment.

 Conducting daily temperature checks of incubators and water baths.

 Operating autoclave.

 Bi-weekly stocks take of consumables and microbial media.

 Assisted BTech and first and second year students with microbial analysis.

 Completing reports after analysis are completed.

 Food product development

 Doing research using the internet regarding specific products

 Cleaning glassware.

 Liaison with clients regarding their product analysis.

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Hotspice
Position: Food Technologist
Department: Quality
Period: June 2008 – July 2008
Reason for leaving: Job opportunity

SKILLS ACQUIRED AS FOOD TECHNOLOGIST:

 Food safety / HACCP

 General Manufacturing practices

Cas Ice Cream

Position: Quality Assurance Assistant
Department: Quality
Period: September 2003 – February 2008
Reason for leaving: Job opportunity

SKILLS ACQUIRED AS QUALITY ASSURANCE ASSISTANT:

 Ensuring good manufacturing practices are upheld

 Quality checks conducted on production floor and final products.

 Daily inspections of freezer and product temperature

 Daily microbial analysis on ice cream, lollies and raw material received.

 Testing for total viable count, coliforms, yeast and moulds and air plates.

 Liaising with on-line supervisors.

 Determination of total fat, total solids and degree brix.

 Performing daily internal audits in factory.

 Relieving Quality manager when on leave

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 Liaising with quality manager and production manager regarding products or

raw materials under quarantine.

 Performing visual inspection on all raw materials received and products

produced.

 Implementation of HACCP.

 Daily feedback of production to quality manager via daily quality report.

 Feedback from visits via suppliers visit report to quality manager.

 Calibration of the pH-meter.

Truworths

Department: Sales desk consultant

Period: October 2000 – October 2005
Reason for leaving: Studies

Contactable references no longer with company

SKILLS ACQUIRED AS SALES DESK CONSULTANT:

 Assisting customers at service desk

 Processing payments and sales

 Assisting with enquiries

 Assisting customers on the sales floor

 Assigning of casual staff to various departments

CONTACTABLE REFERENCES

1. Ronel Van Wyk- Johns (SHE Coordinator)

(C) 071 876 0500
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Email address: Ronel.Van W@tongaat.co.za

2. Belinda Stofile (Laboratory Coordinator)

(C) 071 876 0500
Email address: Belinda.Stofile@tongaat.co.za

3. Mrs Beatrice Matshikiza (Senior Laboratory Technician)

Clover
(C) 073 239 7112

4. Elaine Venter (Quality Manager )

Cas Ice cream
(cell) 084 446 7406

5. Asif Ghansar (Supervisor )

Hotspice
(cell) 076 0444 366

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