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Currently i am working as a dispatch clerk temp and i have been asked to supervise the team
• General dispatch administration. • Requisitioning and checking address lists for tutorial material • Picking, packing, and despatch orders via couriers and logistics partners. • Accurate and efficient processing of students study material orders. • Despatching tutorial material to all of the University clients via courier and postal services e.g. SA Post Offices and Courier companies. • Allocation of tutorial material to the Despatch computer system • Office administration (finance, banking, filing, dealing with telephonic inquiries & walk ins).• Preparing letters and study material for posting purposes • Packing of study materials on shelves to ensure traceability. • Removing old stock study material from the shelves for discarding purposes. • Receiving and Counting of incoming material to ensure that the quantities are correct.
Pros: It is a good company to work for and theirs growth
Cons: I am currently working as a term
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Understandxing financial internal controls
Im used to deal with crisis management a lot due to the environment. people do not understand controls and the importance of compliance. i have developed the standard operating procedures to assist colleagues. it is really helping. i have learnt to be assertive and to stand my grounds.
Pros: i enjoy rendering the advisory and quality assurance services
Cons: too much work load outside the scope of the profession
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I have a very good relationship with my co-workers, they are very friendly, easy to talk with. My manager is very supportive and always has time for everyone. He always shares his history about the company and previous companies that he has worked for, motivate us a lot. I have learnt a lot since I have joined the company, I am a team leader in our department, which made me work hand in hand with my manager. I could say that made me to understand my co-workers even more better. I have also learned to create a safe space for everyone and be reasonable to others while trying to be an eye opener, especially to those who are new in the workplace. The most challenging aspect is that sometimes the posts are not advertised and according to senior co-workers there is nothing that can be done about that except that it is more like the company culture.
Pros: Great opportunity to learn new things every day.
Cons: It is a seasonal work contract, only during registrations
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Contract worker at Unisa
Contract work at Unisa I don't work at Unisa anymore but I like to be busy and always up for a challenge my work is neat and accurate. Contract work is not the ideal way to work I prefer to be permanently employed
Pros: None
Cons: Contract
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Fair learning curve
my day started at 09: 00 to 5:00 which included me having responsibilities such as insuring that all the supplies were provided the company. My relationship with the co workers was an open and honest relationship. We had to work together and ensure that people in the institution were welcomed and informed about what went on in the organisation. The admin of the office was conducted by us. we had to type, print document. I really enjoyed the interaction with the people seeking help in the institution and the role of leadership i had to display. The most challenging aspect of the job was dealing with individuals that did not comprehend information well and we as the employees managed to solve the problem by being retrained to deal with this issuie
Pros: getting great comunication skills
Cons: long working hours
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Great exposure to work with different stakeholders in SA,
A typical work day include, getting to the office, liaise with other 29+ UNISA regional centers regarding online signature module receive telephone calls and emails complaints from students and co-workers from regional centers and resolving them with a turnaround time of 48 hours I work well with my co-workers, whereby I support them in resolving difficult and challenging enquirers. I have learnt to rely and trust my co-workers especially after a dispensation of duties and tasks, also to work diligently and professionally at the same time managing expectations. I enjoy travelling to visit other regional centers as it gives an opportunity to engage with co-workers who I normally talk to through the phone and email, as this helps me to understand their environment and students. It is never static, it is forever evolving and changing and in with technology always moving forward, it is a challenge that actually helps me grow and adapt.
Pros: Opportunity to explore and grow as a professional
Cons: none I can think of, except I feel unappreciated
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Day to day
A typical day is hard work every day I am also there to help and give advise Everyday is a learning experience you also learn something new if not you are not growing as a person.
Pros: Good salary but no benefits
Cons: Contract worker
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Over 20 years experience in the property development sector
My CV speaks for it self. I have experience as a PA/ Office Manager at Executive Level and have reported to multiple managers at a time. I also communicate well with people of all cultures and race. Have extensive connections in the property industry, form developers to landlords and HOA.
Pros: I have the ability to Manage people
Cons: None
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Personal management
I have learn so much on how to work with different people with their different character's, handling difficult queries. I gained more experience at working on electronic files including data capturing using Microsoft office suit, i.e Microsoft excel and also pastel accounting functions. The relationship I have with my colleagues is perfect, we communicate often.
Pros: There is a high possibility of promotions
Cons: Sometimes I would remain after hours to finish my work if it is in a priority list,
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A very demanding but rewarding job.
All days include a combination of assisting people and administrative tasks. In this environment it is essential to be both a self starter and a team player. In general I have very good working relationships with my colleagues with open, honest communication and feedback. I am a good listener and am perceptive and intuitive. I have learnt to expect the unexpected and have in certain aspects of my life learnt to be more assertive than I would normally have to be. I enjoy observing the growth in students as they progress through their final year as undergraduates. Being part of this process is richly rewarding. The most challenging aspect of my current job is having to deal with an unpredictable colleague. Working at a tertiary educational institution has given me many opportunities to engage more meaningfully cross culturally and I value the discussions I have had both formally and informally with colleagues and students.
Pros: Balance between working with people and administrative tasks.
Cons: Fixed term contract with no benefits. At times unrealistic expectations from several sources.
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