Dear Sir/Madam My name is Rolivhuwa Mashige from Burgersfort. I hold a B Sc. Geology degree from the University of Pretoria, and I completed my honour’s degree, in the same field at the end of the 2020 academic year. I consider myself a good candidate because I possess the relevant and necessary skills such as geological mapping, core logging, geological data collection and management, report writing and software experience (ArcGIS, ESRA, GCDkit). I am also an open minded individual with a practical approach to problem solving, who is a very flexible person, a big team player but I have the ability and drive to work very well independently. My journey in university has been one filled with ups and downs. I had to learn from my first year experience (2016), due to disruptions from the Fees Must Fall protest, how to work independently and manage time wisely and this will assist me in being able to do well in pressure situations in the workplace. Being resilient, self-motivated and not giving up when things are tough is also something I have learnt throughout my university years and this trait, I find, would be useful throughout life and in the workplace. I have also been part of the STARS Mentorship Programme at the University of Pretoria. The programme aims to help first year students with the drastic change and adjustment from high school to university, as well as with their academics. This enhanced my ability to interact with different people from different backgrounds effectively, and it also enhanced my patience and leadership skills. I hold a "Ready for Work" certificate, offered and completed at the University of Pretoria. I am interested in any opportunity (like this one) to improve myself and learn more about my field from experienced industry professionals at your organisation. I would be very open and available for any interview or contact session that would possibly be required for this vacancy and any other procedure of action that is deemed necessary. I will include/attach my CV and other supporting information and documents. I would also like to thank the organisation for the opportunity to apply for this vacancy. Kind regards, Rolivhuwa Mashige