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Racked up a lot of experience

The work situation was quite varied, but involved a lot of travelling across the whole country visiting schools.I would sometimes travel alone or in a group.Depending upon distance we would either fly or drive to our destinations.We bonded with colleagues as we spent a lot of time together away from our homes.I mostly enjoyed meeting new and interesting individuals.The greatest challenges were financial in that we had to finance our trips most of the time and be paid on our return to base after the submission of claims.

Pros: Growth and meeting new people.
Cons: Long working hours far away from home

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Terrible work environment

Poor governance structures Lack of leadership and accountability Lacks time management Low decision making No protocol Fraid and corruption Political influences Overstating Poor performance

Pros: Nothing
Cons: Everything

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Interesting human relations

- overcrowded classrooms can be very demotivating -co-workers have become like family despite the difficult ones -I have learnt that u never abuse the vulnerability of a learner -I enjoy developing people one day at a time - Violence in schools is the biggest challenge

Pros: great feeling of having given value to someones life
Cons: overcrowded classrooms

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Multiplied project Contract administration

Work for the department of Basic Education I have learned how to manage multiple project and to also improve my communications skills as I advice the project managers in term of of the contract validity , Financial implications and the process of procuring goods and service to ensure they adhere to the government rules and regulations and our departmental policies

Pros: Great opportunity
Cons: Overtime sometimes required due deadlines

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Good skills and intellect

This is quite a very busy sector dealing with under-performance. One must always go the extra mile. This job exposes oneself to a host of facets in the community.

Pros: The levels are blotted.
Cons: Cumbersome strategies.

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Great opportunity to learn, i got exposure, i was pushed to the limit.

i work well in teams, i treat everyone with respect, i have learnt a lot while working in DBE. Learned how to type, learned interpersonal skills, i learned hard work. i learned how to write submmissions, memorandums.

Pros: great opportunity to learn, to grow.
Cons: being an intern for 2years and no contract or permanent post.

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Humanity

The company is good to Wrk at.the ppl we work with are very friendly nd good communication skill.u work under pressure u make sure u do ur job because u will love whtu do .the environment is full of energy.

Pros: u must love what u do to get the good job going.for ever smiling with customers. is the best medicine to a good job
Cons: 8-4

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Learning new things

• Coordinate office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to company policies • Supervise administrative staff and divide responsibilities to ensure performance • Manage agendas/travel arrangements/appointments etc. for the upper management • Manage phone calls and correspondence (e-mail, letters, packages etc.) • Support budgeting and bookkeeping procedures • Create and update records and databases with personnel, financial and other data • Track stocks of office supplies and place orders when necessary • Submit timely reports and prepare presentations/proposals as assigned • Assist colleagues whenever necessary

Pros: Might get an opportunity to be a permanent employee
Cons: No pay

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Excellent learn curve with regards to high volumes of work and providing Executive support.

My experience as a Senior Administrative Officer was bitter sweet. I loved the work but the work load became unbearable because of the shortage of Admin support. I was the only support PA/Admin staff to a Provincial Administrator/Accounting Officer. My relationship with workers was well. I was of good service to them and they also provided support where they could. My overall experience was great, my placement was suitable regardless off the challenges.

Pros: Great opportunity to learn
Cons: Long working hours without overtime remuneration

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Excellent Learning curve

The staff was excellent, a hard working and dedicated staff towards teaching and learning. The management as I was part was mostly motivated by the head of the institution who was an example and a good role model to us all always working together to achieve the goal.The challenges thou being an educator in an environment that is highly illiterate and unemployed.

Pros: Great opportunity for promotion
Cons: Working long hours to achieve the day outcome

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