Aphiwe Sidwadwa
Food Technologist
4 Nkenjane St, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africað, 7784, Cape Town, ZA.About
Highly experienced Food Technologist and Food Scientist Graduate with 5 years of progressive experience in FMCG and Manufacturing, specializing in Meat and Bakery industries. Proven expertise in developing and implementing Food Safety Management Systems (FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP), leading successful site audits, and driving continuous improvement in hygiene and quality operations. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, staff training, and resolving complex food safety challenges to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance.
Languages
English
Afrikaans
IsiXhosa
Education
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National Diploma
Consumer Science: Food Science and Nutrition
Grade: Distinctions in 4 subjects (first semester), 5 distinctions overall
Courses
Food Science
Food Microbiology
Nutrition
Consumer Behavior
Food and Behavioural
Physiology
Food Safety
Computer Studies
Mathematics
Culinary Skills
Chemistry
Nutrition
New Product Development
Food and Beverages
Physical Science
Skills
Food Safety Management
FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, Food Safety Systems, Allergen Control, Regulatory Compliance, Food Safety Audits, Risk Assessment.
Quality Assurance & Control
Quality Control, Product Testing, Microbiology Analysis, Data Verification, Non-Conformance Management, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, Process Control, Calibration, Traceability, Mock Recalls.
Hygiene Management
Hygiene Supervision, Deep Cleaning, Master Cleaning Plan, Chemical Management, Pest Control, Housekeeping Inspections.
Auditing & Documentation
Internal Audits, External Audits, Document Control, SOP Development, Work Instructions, Reporting.
Leadership & Team Management
Team Leadership, Staff Training, Roster Management, Team Meetings, Cross-functional Collaboration, Mentoring, Problem Solving.
Technical Expertise
Food Technology, Food Science, New Product Development (NPD), Recipe Formulation, Sensory Evaluation, Meat Industry, Bakery Industry, FMCG Manufacturing.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Written Communication, Oral Communication, Liaison, Customer Service, Stakeholder Engagement, Teamwork, Empathetic Communication.
Software & Systems
Microsoft Office Suite, iComply Systems.
References
Professional References
Available upon request