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I learnt a lot in research and developed a research skills

I do planning, research and execution of various Projects. I have a good working relationship with my colleagues at the senior level and at my level as well. we help each other as a team work in terms of project planning, processing and analysis to meet the scheduled time for the project and within the budget.

Pros: I am looking for a challenging position in the management area
Cons: i am available to work anytime to complete the project

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I like to learn a lot to prosper in life.

I can work more hours as 10-12 it will depend on the work of the day or how were work and again on my relationship we where working nice loving and respecting one another,and I have learnt a lot from them, I enjoyed we i started to jell in with everything we where doing there and the challenging part its when it is month end where you work without taking a break.

Pros: Im a hard worker
Cons: when it is mouth end

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Key Performance Areas

My daily routine entails interpersonal - i.e relating with internal and external stakeholders Technical - relevant and know-how of the implementation of various technologies Managing resources - internal and external contractors (A key challenge in many aspects) Controlling Budgets of multi-projects (The challenge is influence) - i.e Yet another constraint Release Maintenance - Across ICT systems (i.e. Oracle CPUs, OES/SLES, iPrint Backend and Front End, GroupWise, CommVault, ZCM, WSUS for Desktop Security and GUI Servers, Network Switches, DVR for Windows, GWAVA Retain, IDM, etc)

Pros: I subscribe to a structured career ladder which is evidence to my current employer. Moved from Solutions Engineer to ICT Project Manager
Cons: I work long flexible hours and can absorb pressure.

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Excellent learning curve

A great place if you are startg out in the sciences. Not a place for long term growth and sustainability unless you are management and above. shsfuytd

Pros: Great place for learning
Cons: No growth prospects

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Highly expirienced Laboratory Analyst

Dear sir/madam I am interested in the AC11252 Chemical Laboratory Analystposition that was recently listed by your company. Attached you will find a copy of my Curriculum Vitae which highlights my experience, references and certifications that may be needed in consideration of this position. I have bachelor’s degree in chemistry. My experience includes voluntary work in department of water affairs and over twelve years of experience performing different duties in both forensic and environmental laboratories. It will be my privilege to have the chance to further discuss your needs in laboratory and how I can fulfil them to the betterment of your company. I can be reached at any time by calling 076 822 7544 to set up an interview. Yours sincerely Rendani Justice Maalakano

Pros: Great opportunity for growth in scientific knowledge
Cons: N/A

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I have a 8 hour day , I supervise staff, help them with the queries and review their work, every three weeks we make payments, therefore I make payment. I also review reconciliations and process payment.

Pros: I get to motivate and develop new staff.
Cons: we are fairly a young group , therefore room for growth is limited.

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Excellent working enviroment

Since CSIR is not a profit-driven company, our working time is flexible and deadlines are normally not "crazy". The people at the CSIR are very welcoming and willing to teach and learn from each other (T&C applies). We travel internally and locally for conferences, and that is awesome since the S&T is very satisfying. R&D is field requires people who are proactive and who can be adaptive to changing strategies very quickly.

Pros: Great opportunities for scientist
Cons: No benefits whatsoever

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Maintenance Planner for past 5 Years

• Implement the CMMS strategy to maximize Facilities maintenance respond and completion rate. • Use Archibus CMMS system to analyze the maintenance calls generated and completed. • Work on improving the safety standard by using the CMMS system to accommodate safety related calls management. • Hold weekly meeting with all Supervisors and share relevant statistics and areas of concern • Report to management monthly the maintenance report gathered from the CMMS system • Procure relevant spares and plan thereafter maintenance • Improve system by engaging all relevant system users where needed

Pros: Opportunity to learn
Cons: Poor perfomance

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Simplifying science & technology

I thought I knew what the CSIR does until I joined the organisation and I was blown away. The CSIR is the leading multi-disciplinary research and technology organisation in Africa. There are experts in everything from water, food to explosives and aircraft parts. I have met some of South Africa's best minds and they give me a lot of hope for our future.

Pros: Improved my writing immensely
Cons: Too far from home

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Fast Learner

I worked at a very welcoming environment where we are all friends but know when to draw the learner. I learnt a lot at here. I learnt debugging, learnt AutoCAD, analysing schematics and placing components orders.

Pros: Great place to grow your career.
Cons: Everyone is so good that you have to work extra hard to fit in eveyrone's level.

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