Dimpho Moruri
About Dimpho Moruri
Dimpho Moruri is the Head of Quality for Sub-Sahara Africa at SC Johnson, with extensive experience in quality management and microbiology within the consumer goods industry.
Current Position at SC Johnson
Dimpho Moruri is currently the Head of Quality for Sub Sahara Africa at SC Johnson, based in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. Her role involves overseeing quality management systems across the region to ensure product standards and compliance. Under her leadership, quality assurance processes are continuously enhanced to meet both regional and international standards.
Previous Roles at Colgate-Palmolive
Dimpho Moruri has extensive experience with Colgate-Palmolive, where she held several key positions over nearly a decade. From 2019 to 2021, she served as the Quality Control Manager in Boksburg, where she was responsible for implementing stringent quality control processes. Between 2017 and 2019, she was the QC Laboratory Manager, handling laboratory supervision and operations. Prior to these roles, she functioned as the Microbiology Manager & Plant Microbiologist from 2012 to 2017, focusing on microbial quality and safety.
Early Career in Quality Control and Microbiology
Dimpho started her career in quality control and microbiology with various roles in South Africa. She worked at Microchem Lab Services as Laboratory Operations Manager from 2010 to 2012 and held the position of Laboratory Manager - Microbiology at Mérieux NutriSciences - South Africa from 2009 to 2010. Earlier, she gained experience as a QC Supervisor & Site Microbiologist at Tiger Brands from 2008 to 2009 and as a Senior Microbiologist at Mérieux NutriSciences from 2006 to 2008.
Educational Background
Dimpho Moruri holds a Master's degree in Applied Radiation Biology from North-West University, completed in 2004. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology (Honours) from the same university in 2001. Additionally, she possesses a Bachelor's degree in Biology & Chemistry from the North-West University, which she completed between 1998 and 2000. Furthering her qualifications, she achieved a Certificate in Supply Chain Management from the University of Cape Town in 2019.
Expertise in Quality Management and Microbiology
Dimpho has a robust background in quality management, particularly within the consumer goods sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. Her expertise spans microbiology, quality control, and applied radiation biology. She has played a critical role in implementing and enhancing quality control processes in various organizations, including Colgate-Palmolive and SC Johnson. Her extensive experience in laboratory management and adherence to international standards has significantly improved product safety and compliance.