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Linda Nkotswi

Pretoria

Summary

Dynamic geologist and materials engineer skilled in geotechnical analysis and process improvement. Proven ability to mentor junior staff and enhance team collaboration. Strong record-keeping and administrative support skills, complemented by a commitment to safety and effective communication of complex geological concepts. Results-driven engineering professional with comprehensive background in geotechnical engineering. Proven track record in performing soil assessments, foundation designs, and geological surveys, ensuring project stability and safety. Highly dependable team player with focus on achieving project goals and adapting to evolving project demands. Experienced with geological exploration and resource identification, and the use of geological mapping to locate mineral deposits efficiently. Track record of conducting thorough data analysis to support project success.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Assistant

University Of The Free State
  • Supported administrative staff with data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy in record-keeping systems.
  • Collaborated with team members on event planning and execution, resulting in successful campus events and activities.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by organizing and maintaining files, records, and resources.
  • Completed special projects assigned by supervisors within specified deadlines while balancing regular duties effectively.

Geologist

Ntleleng Management Services
2025.10 - Current
  • Worked alongside civil engineers to execute geotechnical analyses for housing developments.
  • Identified opportunities for process improvements within the organization by conducting regular reviews of existing workflows and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented real-time data interpretation and communication strategies for field investigations.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistency and reliability in collected data sets during fieldwork assignments.
  • Mentored junior geologists by sharing expertise and providing guidance on project tasks, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Participated in field investigations, collecting vital geological samples for laboratory analysis and interpretation.
  • Developed comprehensive reports that communicated complex geological concepts to non-technical audiences effectively.
  • Supervised Number geology interns while completing site suitability studies over course of project.
  • Ensured adherence to safety protocols during fieldwork, minimizing incidents and fostering a culture of safety.

Geologist Intern

ADI Mining
2024.12 - 2025.10

Exploration Geologist Intern

  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on fieldwork, ensuring comprehensive data collection and analysis.
  • Carried out geochemical analyses on collected samples to determine elemental compositions and mineral associations.
  • Presented findings to project stakeholders through detailed reports and presentations, ensuring clear communication of results and recommendations.
  • Contributed to the development of technical proposals for new projects by providing relevant geological expertise and insights.
  • Conducted field mapping exercises to establish relationships between different geological units, assisting in the construction of regional structural models.
  • Participated in regular safety training and maintained a strong commitment to health and environmental protection throughout all field activities.

Education

Masters of Engineering - Materials Engineering

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg

Bachelor Of Science Honours - Geology

University of The Free State
Bloemfontein
04.2024

Bachelor of Science - Geology And Geography

University Of The Free State
Bloemfontein
04.2023

Skills

Site characterization

  • Mineral exploration
  • Report preparation
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Geological fieldwork
  • Well logging
  • Geological report writing

Geotechnical investigation

Settlement analysis

Environmental geotechnics

Communication and teamwork

Geohazard identification

Mineral exploration

Field sampling

Geological mapping

Core logging

Report preparation

Data management

Certification

South African Council For Natural Scientific Professionals:

Candidate Scientist

Timeline

Geologist

Ntleleng Management Services
2025.10 - Current

Geologist Intern

ADI Mining
2024.12 - 2025.10

Student Assistant

University Of The Free State

Masters of Engineering - Materials Engineering

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor Of Science Honours - Geology

University of The Free State

Bachelor of Science - Geology And Geography

University Of The Free State
Linda Nkotswi