Bredah Nzuki

Experience

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  Muthingiini Secondary School

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  Tutor

  Taught and tutored Mathematics and Physics to grade 12 scholars

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  Equity Bank Limited

  Mar 2015 - Feb 2019

  Relationship Officer

  I work as a Cash Relationship Officer at the Equity Bank Limited during my school summer breaks. This job helped me develop and sharpen my customer relationship skills through my everyday interactions with customers as I served as the bank's cashier and sometimes assisted at the bank's customer care help desk.

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  CAMUCO Operations, Safaricom M-pesa Agent

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2016

  Assistant Operations Manager

  Responsible for handling cash, customer service and liaison with headquarters.

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  University of Cape Town

  Dec 2017 - Feb 2018

  Student Intern - The Academic Support Programme for Engineering in Cape Town (ASPECT)

  The Academic Support Programme for Engineering in Cape Town (ASPECT) provides academic support for students who have entered into an engineering degree at UCT and find that they cannot cope in their 1st year of studies. As a student assistant in Academic Support Programme office (ASPECT) I involved myself with general office work, dealing with students, referrals and helping the ASPECT lecturers with general admin work.

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  University of Cape Town

  Sept 2018 - Oct 2019

  Transformation & Student Life Portfolio - Engineering & the Built Environment Students' Council

  Part of the EBESC 2018/2019 serving under the Transformation and Student Life Portfolio. This portfolio involves handling the day to day challenges of engineering and built environment students and as a linkage platform to the university’s Student Representative Council (SRC).

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  Unilever

  Dec 2018 - Feb 2019

  Chemical Engineer Student Intern

  The internship offered continuous process engineering mentoring and hands-on responsibility in one of the most successful, innovative and purpose driven processing and manufacturing companies in the world. The internship projects gave me access to engineer leaders in the industry, on-boarding and professional training, coaching and mentoring as well as a very competitive internship experience.As a student engineer intern, I worked with qualified engineers in the company on various projects allocated to me as well as worked in a team with other student engineer interns in community based projects. Show less

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  PROXA Water

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

  Chemical Engineer Student Intern

  I interned with PROXA which is a water treatment company that offers a range of water management services that cover the entire water cycle from consulting and design, research and development, engineering and construction, and plant modernization. I worked and learnt closely from engineers at the Saltwater desalination plant at Strandfontein which was aimed to assist the City of Cape Town in its drought emergency response plan.

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  Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA)

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Engineer Intern

  According to section 154 of the Constitution mandates National and Provincial Government with supporting and strengthening the capacity of municipalities to manage their own affairs, to exercise their powers and to perform their functions. Data for Municipal Infrastructure Assets (DATA4MIA) is a vacation work programme between the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) and UCT, aimed at tackling some of the most complex infrastructure questions related to municipal infrastructure, while giving students exposure to municipal infrastructure engineering. This is an opportunity for me to solve real challenges facing municipalities that lack technical skills and resources as well as volunteer my engineering skills and time to assist national government in its endeavour to meaningfully support municipalities. Show less

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  Moremi Initiative for Women's Leadership in Africa

  Jul 2021 - May 2022

  Program Intern

  The Moremi Initiative Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Program, identifies and invites young African women and girls to take part in a year-long development program. The selected young women and girls progress through three phases that include: Education and training, Mentoring, networking, and professional internships, and Support and resource assistance.I am currently contributing to Moremi’s resource mobilization by serving as Guest Editor in leading, coordinating, and relaunching the ‘Africa’s Finest” blog that profiles and highlights MILEAD Fellows, their work, and leadership achievements. Show less

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  Minerals to Metals University of Cape Town

  Feb 2022 - Dec 2023

  Researcher

  Researcher at the Minerals to Metals Initiative, Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Cape Town aimed at integrating and expanding capacity in minerals beneficiation research. The research is aimed at enhancing the capacity within minerals and related research with a view to facilitating sustainable development and utilization of natural resources within the minerals industry.

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  University of Cape Town

  Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

  Lecturer’s teaching assistant and tutor for the CHE2005W (Chemical Engineering II and a SAQA 72 credits course) which provide tools needed for engineering processes and equipment design for systems such as heat exchanger systems, separation systems using differential analysis as well as providing exposure to processes at a laboratory scale. The course aims to deepen the understanding needed in data analysis and communication of experimental findings.Roles and responsibilities also include:Assisting students with the Block 4 project.Marking of project reports.Invigilating tests and exams Cross-checking mark allocation for tests and exams. Show less Lecturer’s teaching assistant and tutor for the CHE4048F (Business, Society & Environment) which is a fourth-year engineering 20 NQF Credits and HEQSF level 8 course at the University of Cape Town. This course aims to provide a foundation for students to engage with their future roles as practicing professional engineers relative to expectations of society, and of employers, specifically as regards the balance ofbenefit versus the risk created by process engineering activity, in the workplace, society, and in the biophysical environment. Show less

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Teaching Assistant

    Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
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  African Leadership Academy

  Jun 2022 - Jul 2022

  Education Mentor

  ALA SEA is a program in partnership with Chevron Corporation that is designed for junior students interested in careers in STEM, investigating subjects such as engineering concepts, technical communications, engineering math, and professional skills. It also introduces participants to the engineering design process. I was invited to the program as an engineer educator and mentor.

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  G3 Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd

  May 2023 - now

  Associate Business Analyst

  Part of a boutique consulting firm (G3 Business Solutions) that advises clients on stakeholder management, social performance, and sustainable development initiatives amongst others. Several of the clients are in the mining and resources space (for example Anglo American), while others are blue chip clients such as MTN, Woolworths, and Standard Bank. Working on different clients' key projects such as the development of Social Management Plan and Stakeholder Engagement Plan for Sishen Mine (Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore), Development of a Monitoring & Evaluation Framework for the Amandulbult Platinum Complex (Anglo American Platinum), Working on Community Perception surveys for Sishen Mine and Kolomela Mine (Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore) as well as Rollout of internal project management systems. Show less

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  Jibu Inc.

  Mar 2024 - now

  Franchise Owner

  In Kenya, access to clean, safe drinking water is not just a luxury; it's a fundamental necessity. With waterborne diseases posing significant health risks, especially in underserved communities, the importance of reliable purification methods cannot be overstated. As the franchise owner of Jibu Water at Riverside Westlands, I'm immersed in the art of water purification, ensuring that every drop we serve embodies purity, quality, and safety. My role involves overseeing the intricate process of purifying water, from sourcing it to utilizing advanced filtration techniques that adhere to water drinking standards.By spearheading Jibu's mission in Riverside Westlands, Kenya, I'm dedicated to addressing this critical need, providing residents with access to affordable, high-quality water that promotes health, wellness, and vitality. Through our franchise, we not only purify water but also foster community engagement and empowerment. We prioritize sustainability, implementing eco-friendly practices and supporting local initiatives to ensure a lasting positive impact. Together, we're not just quenching thirst; we're transforming lives, one refreshing sip at a time. Join us in our quest to make clean water accessible to all, because in Kenya, clean water isn't just a need—it's a right. Show less

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  Queen's University

  Sept 2024 - Dec 2024

  Research Assistant

  As a Research Assistant in the Robert M. Buchan Department of Mining - Critical Minerals Processing Lab, I am focused on advancing the optimization of spodumene flotation for lithium beneficiation, a critical process for developing battery-grade lithium used in electric vehicle (EV) production. My work integrates experimental research, data analysis, and advanced statistical modeling to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of lithium recovery. Key responsibility:Experimental Research & Design: Spearheading experiments to refine the flotation processes for spodumene, improving both lithium recovery rates and concentrate quality. This work contributes to the global demand for sustainable energy storage solutions, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) sector.Publishing & Presentations: Regularly contribute to technical papers and presentations on EV battery-grade lithium recovery techniques. Engaging with both the academic and industrial communities to share findings and promote best practices for sustainable lithium production. Show less