Please accept the enclosed resume as an expression of interest to join your organisation. I am a qualified materials scientist and metallurgical engineer with a PhD degree from the University of Pretoria. I have extensive experience working in the mining and metal industry applying materials science and metallurgical engineering principles as a process/project engineer and technical service specialist. I believe that my work experience and qualifications to date has equipped me with a vast array of relevant skills which would make me an ideal candidate for this position