Nishara Siebani

I am a professional with 20yrs of experience in the industrial, mining, petrochemical, automotive and utilities sectors from an engineering, commercial (Sales and marketing) and management perspective. During these years, I developed a passion for building relationships that empower and inspire me to create plans and set goals that help my company become successful. My goal is to use my commercial, technical and leadership abilities to drive change and innovation that brings value to my workplace in the form of increasing competitiveness, productivity and quality. I am keen to pursue new opportunities and challenges in the field of sales & marketing and leadership at the national and international levels.

UNEMPLOYED - SEEKING EMPLOYMENT                                                            MAY 2023 - PRESENT

DOW SA (PTY) LTD, GAUTENG                                                                     FEB 2013 - APR 2023

(Speciality Chemical Supplier)

• Sustainability and Advocacy Manager - Plastics and Speciality Plastics - Africa (Jul 2022 - Apr 2023)
• Account Manager - Polyurethane Chemicals (Feb 2013 - Jul 2022)

MASANA PETROLEUM SOLUTIONS (PTY) LTD, GAUTENG                                                                    JUN 2012 - JAN 2013

(Fuel Supplier)

• Account Manager - Fuels into the Transport Industry

ENVIROSERV INC, GAUTENG                                                                    NOV 2011 - APR 2012

(Waste Management Company)

• Key Account Consultant -Hazardous Waste Management

SHELL SA MARKETING (PTY) LTD, GAUTENG                                                                    JAN 2009 - OCT 2011

(Fuel Supplier)

• Field Based Account Manager- Mining Lubricants

AECI LIMITED, GAUTENG                                                                    JAN 2002 - DEC 2008

(Chemical Manufacturer)

• Sales Representative - Polyurethane Elastomers and Rigids Foams - Urethanes (Pty) Ltd (A Division of AECI Limited) (Sept 2007 - Dec 2008)
• Marketing Support to External Sales Team - Polyurethane Elastomers and Rigids Foams - Urethanes (Pty) Ltd (A Division of AECI Limited)

(Jul 2006 - Aug 2007)

• Process Development Chemist (Umbogintwini) - Urethanes (Pty) Ltd (A Division of AECI Limited) (Jul 2003 - Jun 2006)
• Technical Officer - Polyurethanes - Urethanes (Pty) Ltd (A Division of AECI Limited) (Aug 2002 - Jul 2003)
• In-Service Training - Chemserve Systems (Pty) Ltd (A Division of AECI Limited) (Jan 2002 - Jul 2002)

ND Chemical Engineering  - Durban Institute of Technology 

BComm: Marketing and Business Management  - Damelin