About Us
Best Enough Laboratory Services ('BELS') is a 100% black female owned business with a Level 1 BBBEE accreditation. We are led by a qualified team with significant years of experience in the mining industry. BELS was formed with the vision of elevating an already existing service, leveraging our professional understanding in the field of coal chemical analysis.
We adhere to international recognised standards set forth in ISO 17025:2017 and we are fully accredited by SANAS with a unique number T1015.
Our services are underpinned by the highest level of precision, pace and passion for our craft, ensuring we leave our customers satisfied and exceeding their expectations. We offer:
• Sampling
• Real Time Analysis
• Coal Chemical Analysis
• Consulting Services
• Plant Efficiency Testing Analysis
• Coal Testing
• Metallurgical Services
We are conscious of the impact the industry we operate in has on the environment and stakeholders. As such, we strive to be environmentally conscious, including the promotion of the safety and health of our employees and the communities we operate in.
Management Team
Mbali Chiliza
Founder and Managing Director
A self-motivated and experienced Chemical Engineer, with proven professional experience on quality assurance procedures complimented by knowledge of ISO 9000, 17025, 2001 and
Occupational Health and Safety Act.
As the Founder of Best Enough Laboratory Services, Mbali Proven boasts the expertise of operating a SANAS accredited laboratory.
Academic Qualifications
• National Diploma in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech degree)
• Program in Projects Management (PPM)
• Master of Technology in Chemical Engineering
Siphamandla Mdunge
Lab Manager
An Electrical Professional Engineer with over 20 years working experience in the diverse industries of Academia, Power Generation and Mining. A Professional Registered Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), Mr Mdunge also holds a Government Certificate of Competence (GCC).
He is also a long serving member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE-SA)'s National Executive Committee.
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering University of KwaZulu Natal
Hloniphile Mbukwane
Quality Officer
A self-motivated chemical engineer, who thrives on leveraging her analytical skills to provide solutions to clients operating in high pressure industries. Hloniphile is well-versed on interpreting safety regulations and standards as well as conducting hazard and safety risk assessments
Academic Qualifications
National Diploma in Chemical Engineering
B-Tech in Chemical Engineering
Nkosingiphile Msimang
Technical Manager
An enthusiastic Chemical Engineering graduate with strong work ethics. With an interest in conformity, Nkosingiphile attended a training on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory systems course, thus using that for continuous improvement on the laboratory system in the coal field.
At Best Enough, she oversees and monitors the technical aspects of the business’ offering and ensures compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and contractual requirements of clients.
Academic Qualifications
National Diploma Chemical Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Our Clients
We're proud to have worked with industry leading players. Below are some of the clients we are providing our services to: