Themba Chabinga
Lusaka
Summary
Detail-oriented quality inspector with over eight years of experience in maintaining and ensuring compliance with standards for the purpose of public safety and health, consumer protection, and environmental protection. Skilled in process inspections, final product inspections, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. Proficient in standards adherence and inspection procedures. Possesses expertise in agricultural and environmental management, with a solid educational background in agricultural sciences and environmental management. Certified in ISO/IEC 17020 standards and internal auditing. Adept at training stakeholders and investigating consumer complaints. Proven track record of increasing enforcement levels and contributing to high-level stakeholder engagements.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Station Inspector
Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency
Kazungula Border
01.2018 - Current
- Import Inspections- Coordinating effectively, import inspections in order to ensure foreign manufactured products comply with compulsory standards.
- Market Surveillance- Coordinating effectively, market surveillances in order to ensure continued post-market compliance with compulsory standards.
- Inspecting and Auditing small-medium manufacturing enterprises under compulsory standards regulation and enforcement.
- Inspecting and certifying Timber for Export in adherence to compliance Zambian compulsory standard.
- Inspecting foreign fuel tankers to ensure compliance with compulsory standard.
- Training and sensitizing of the relevant stakeholders on importance compulsory standards.
- Database- Coordinating effectively, the updating of the database in order to facilitate storage, retrieval and processing of information.
- Consumer protection- Coordinating effectively, investigating consumer complaints in order to address the risks and recommend remedial measures.
- Gathering and analyzing inspection and laboratory test reports and make recommendations based on findings.
Assistant Inspector
Zambia Bureau Of Standards
Nakonde
03.2014 - 12.2017
- Conformity Assessments-Inspected products and compared against compulsory standards to meet regulatory requirements.
- Monitored, recorded, analyzed and reported on activities, trends, results and giving recommendations relating to inspection activities/ or laboratory analysis.
- Gathered and preserved evidence and obtained samples for testing and ensuring sample integrity is maintained.
- Investigated anomalous results from the laboratory and issuance of technical reports.
- Investigated complaints from the public and recommending advisory, administrative or judicial actions as appropriate in case of non-compliance to the legislation.
Part-time Lecturer
Youth Development Training Centre
Lusaka
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Organized activities and class events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
- Designed exams and other course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
- Advised students on academic paths and questions regarding course content.
- Educated students in strategies for utilizing core principles of discipline to address practical problems in field.
Intern
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Chipata
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Collected and analyzed data and samples of produce, feed, soil and other factors affecting production.
- Advised Farmers and Farm Managers on techniques for improving the production of crops and livestock, and alternative agricultural options.
- Guided farmers on issues such as livestock and crop disease, control of pests and weeds, soil improvement, animal husbandry and feeding programs.
- Participated and contributed to the development of procedures and techniques for solving agricultural problems and improving the efficiency of production at station level.
- Monitored farmers on the application of fertilizers and pesticides
Intern
Zambia Sugar Plc
Mazabuka
07.2011 - 09.2011
- Assisted the Area Manager in coordinating the surveillance of insects, pests, and diseases in sugar cane fields and recommended suitable herbicides, insecticides, and pesticides and reported accordingly.
- Ensured existing sugarcane production systems (SOPs) were adhered to according necessary requirements.
- Monitored sugarcane growth measurements and submitted reports accordingly.
- Evaluated and reported on ways to improve soil and water characteristics to improve yield and quality of the sugarcane.
Education
Certificate in Rural Entrepreneurship Africa -
Wageningen University and Research
06.2023
Certificate in Governance and Food Safety in International Food Chains -
Wageningen University and Research
05.2022
Master of Science in Environmental Management -
University of Lusaka
11.2020
MSC. Pre-Requisites Trade Policy and Trade Law -
The Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa
12.2019
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences - Plant Science
University of Zambia
12.2013
School Certificate -
Chizongwe Technical School
12.2006
Skills
- Process inspections
- Final audit inspections
- Standards, Policies and inspection procedures
- MS Office Suite
- Compulsory standards adherence
- Inspection and testing reports
- Regulatory Compliance
- Report Writing
- Sample Collection
- Quality Control
- Environmental regulations
- Process Improvements
- Product Testing
- Technical data interpretation
- Product quality assessing
Certification
- Certified in ISO/IEC 17020-Conformity assessment and internal auditing from SADCAS.
- Certified in Internal Auditing of Food Safety Management Systems: GFSI Global Markets Programme-manufacturers based on ISO 19011:2018 from FoodBev intl. Consulting.
- Certified in ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System Implementation FoodBev intl. Consulting.
- Certified in Advanced HACCP Implementation Level 4 from FoodBev intl. Consulting.
- Certified in Implementation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) GFSI Global Markets Primary Production from FoodBev intl. Consulting.
- Certified in FSSC 22000 Version 5.2 including Food Defense (TACCP) and Food Fraud (VACCP) practical Implementation from FoodBev intl. Consulting.
- Certified in Food Safety Culture: Practical Implementation FoodBev intl. Consulting.
AFFILIATIONS
- A professional member of the Agricultural Institute of Zambia.
Accomplishments
- A Wageningen University and Research Alumnus.
- Participated in the drafting and revision of operational manual for import quality monitoring scheme procedure to abreast it with current technological trends in customs and trade facilitation at station level.
- Developed a quarterly sampling schedule for products on the Pre-import scheme for aspects of monitoring and evaluation.
- Lead technical inspector on all agricultural related matters for the station.
- Increased enforcement levels of tanker inspections and certifications from 11% to 90% at Nakonde border (2015-2018).
- Participated in high-level stakeholder engagement for the development of the agricultural commodity exchange bill organized by ZAMACE, LUSE, and relevant ministries.
- Over the years, I have participated in seminars on Agricultural Trade and Distribution, Agricultural Planting for Belt and Road Countries sponsored, and Agriculture Development policies and measures sponsored and organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in the People’s Republic of China
References
- Mr. Gerald Chizinga, Acting Executive Director, Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency, +260977706601, gerald.chizinga@zcsa.org.zm
- Mr. Mumba Ngosa, Senior Inspector, Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency, +260953567934, mumba.ngosa@zcsa.org.zm
- Dr. Mebelo Mataa, Senior Lecturer, University of Zambia, +260977808868, mebelomataa@yahoo.com
- Mr. Robert Banda, Lecturer, University of Lusaka, +260966534120, robert.banda2018@gmail.com
Timeline
Station Inspector
Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency
01.2018 - Current
Assistant Inspector
Zambia Bureau Of Standards
03.2014 - 12.2017
Part-time Lecturer
Youth Development Training Centre
10.2013 - 02.2014
Intern
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
03.2012 - 05.2012
Intern
Zambia Sugar Plc
07.2011 - 09.2011
Certificate in Rural Entrepreneurship Africa -
Wageningen University and Research
Certificate in Governance and Food Safety in International Food Chains -
Wageningen University and Research
Master of Science in Environmental Management -
University of Lusaka
MSC. Pre-Requisites Trade Policy and Trade Law -
The Trade Policy Training Centre in Africa
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences - Plant Science
University of Zambia
School Certificate -
Chizongwe Technical School
Similar Profiles
Musonda Bright ChitomfwaMusonda Bright Chitomfwa
Provincial Inspector at Zambia Compulsory Standards AgencyProvincial Inspector at Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency
Simasiku NkabikaSimasiku Nkabika
Regulatory Compliance Inspector at Zambia Compulsory Standards AgencyRegulatory Compliance Inspector at Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency
RADU-ION CHEREGIRADU-ION CHEREGI
DRIVER C2 at Driver and Vehicle Standards AgencyDRIVER C2 at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency