Experience

MOSES KOTANE INSTITUTE

• South Africa
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Research

  • Dec 2018 - Present



South African Sugar Association

• South Africa
• Farming
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Resource Manager

  • Mar 2013 - Dec 2018

  Manage and lead the Crop Biology Resource Centre by providing services to the Resource Centre within stated time frames and budget, and ensuring optimal use of employee capacity and equipment to attain project and SASRI goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITY Manage and lead the Crop Biology Resource Centre by providing services to the Resource Centre within stated time frames and budget, and ensuring optimal use of employee capacity and equipment to attain project and SASRI goals. Training and development of postgraduate students based at SASRI. Anticipates, allocates and provides the financial, physical and human resources required to meet the needs and objectives of the Resource Centre. Establishes individual capacity and assists with allocation of employees according to availability and project needs. Recruits replacement and new employees in conjunction with Researchers and Human Resources. Co-ordinates input from Project Managers, Programme Managers and the Research Manager for on-going performance management of Resource Centre employees. Ensures compliance with HR policies and procedures. Participates in performance reviews for various CBRC team members. Assumes responsibility for disciplinary matters of employees in the Resource Centre. Maintains centre cohesiveness and motivates individual and team performance. Motivates employees to interact constructively to meet the objectives of the tasks/projects within the allocated period of time. Identifies training needs in conjunction with Programme Managers and senior researchers, and facilitates participation in appropriate academic, technical or managerial training. Assists employees with problems of a personal and professional nature by sourcing appropriate interventions. Ensures compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.



University of KwaZulu-Natal

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer (University of KwaZulu-Natal)

  • Mar 2008 - Feb 2013

• Lecturer

  • Mar 2007 - Feb 2013

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIESWriting or developing lecture material and handouts (curriculum development) and presenting information in lectures; Planning, and conducting research in the field of Biotechnology/Microbiology.Lecturing in Microbiology, Research Methodology, Ecology, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Immunology, Environmental Microbiology, Industrial Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, Bacteriology, and Mycology etc.;Planning, managing, and conducting community outreach programmes;Chairing the publicity committee for the School of Life Science; Project management and evaluation;Determining teaching programme for the academic year; Taking feedback from students in order to improve teaching methodologies and content for example, making changes to the course material (student evaluation); Changing and adapting course material following research; Providing guidance and advice to students e.g. career advice or pastoral care regarding personal issues;Planning, organizing and implementing scientific research/projects;Investigating new areas of research within my specific area of interest in Biotechnology; Identifying research topic or projects for postgraduate students; Determining appropriate research methodologies for research for postgraduate students; Adapting research methodologies; Applying appropriate research methodologies for research and analyzing results/conclusions in order to formulate new concepts and ideas; Writing proposal, papers (journal articles), and reports about progress of research;Supervising and providing references for students;Investigating funding opportunities within my area of research which involves submitting research grant applications; Leading and participating in the publicity committee within the School of Life Science; Mentoring and guiding the work and research of postgraduate students in Microbial Biotechnology;



Life Lab'

• France
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Scientist

  • May 2007 - Jan 2008



TIA Technology

• KZN (Durban)

• Research Scientist (INTERN)

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2008

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  Planning and conducting experiments and analyzing or interpreting the results;  Keeping accurate records of work undertaken in the laboratory;  Using computer software to analyze data and to produce diagrammatic representation of results;  Representing the company in various meetings;  Discussing research progress with management, e.g. production and marketing;  Setting up collaborations between Lifelab, and other research institutes and universities;  Validating business proposals;  Writing scientific proposals;  Checking and validating methodology for scientific research,  Market the company at conferences;  Presenting at conferences;



University of KwaZulu-Natal

• South Africa
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Mentor and Laboratory assistant

  • Feb 2004 - Dec 2006

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Educating students about HIV/AIDS; Educating students about alcohol and substance abuse; Helping students with their family and personal problems; Helping mentees settle into university life, checking how they are getting on, and supporting them when they are having problems; Attending and participating in initial and follow-up training, weekly team meetings, progress; Establishing and maintaining regular contact with the mentees; undertaking proactive work during each session, to identify potential welfare problems of the mentees; Distributing welfare information provided by the scheme e.g. exam stress, personal safety, money etc.; Helping and paying attention when a student is experiencing difficulties in a particular subject; Taking an interest in the students designated within my care and encouraging a culture of community; Helping the undergraduates with their practical’s; Assisting students with their tutorials and assignments; Assisting students with examination preparations;