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I supervise a team of 7 members. We support schools through Circuit Managers with regard to all matters educational and managerial. We cooperate with District Directors who are in charge of the Circuit Managers. My job requires reciprocal accountability, someone has to do his/her job for me to do mine and I have to do mine for my senior to do his. This is what I have learnt. What I enjoy more is that I capacitate people, leaving them being better after meeting them. The challenge is that your work is dependent on the availability of those to mentor. If they allow you space to work you do. If not, you cannot. Persuasive skills are key and quality delivery determines whether you will or not get an audience again.

Pros: If I work hard, I am guaranteed continuous work or many projects to manage.
Cons: If I do not deliver as expected, I may lose my contract.

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Excellence learning curve

I am very interested in working for a company. I am committed to working in an organisation where people are the priority. As my CV demonstrates, my administrative experience combined with my exceptional computer skills and financial market knowledge makes me an ideal candidate for the Administrative Assistant supporting the Manager of Finance. Under my current employment I use Microsoft Excel to analyse financial reports and build PowerPoint presentations on deadline. I am also a competent Sage package user. My organisational skills are outstanding, and I regularly plan and schedule meetings, respond to enquiries, and manage communications for senior staff and managers. I also maintain a sophisticated filing system containing thousands of confidential financial records and keep confidential documents. And also Assisting with Cash Flow and Budget of the Directorate

Pros: great opportunity for a permanent position
Cons: long working hours

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I have more than 10 years of experience in both in government and the private sectors.

I have more than 10 years of experience in both in government and the private sectors in a variety including strategic communications and media outreach experience at national government level. I have quantifiable success in developing, executing and evolving comprehensive and proactive communications strategies and campaigns. It includes experience leading, motivating and mentoring a small team of communication officers as well as utilizing cross-functional and external resources. I have outstanding overall communications skills, written and verbal. My competencies coupled with the experience, ability generate ideas and move them to action, determination and eagerness to learn will contribute positively the organisation and if given the opportunity, I will work diligently to ensure that I contribute positively toward the achieving the goals of the organisation.

Pros: I contribute positively toward the achieving the goals of the organisation.
Cons: weekend on weekends.

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Insightful

Working at DBE has been very insightful, I had to learn a lot of things and I was given a chance to do things that were related to my Degree. I enjoyed travelling to provinces for monitoring of classes. My typical work day includes administration, doing submission, quality assuring claims and submission of claims at HR

Pros: Learning at all times
Cons: Not getting enough compensation

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Great writing skills

I am responsible for writing and editing variety of documents and reports which includes, Media statements, Media Advisories and Articles for the internal publication. I assist with the implementation of Communication strategies. I arrange Press briefings and do media liaison. Always available to attend to media queries, I have made a good relationship with the media. I also do thorough media monitoring on stories that affects the department. I am a well rounder within the unit, as I prefer learning to enhance my skills. Coordination of events management is also my strength. I assist in the coordination of provincial and national events including the Budget vote, National Teachers Awards, Matric results announcements etc. I am also responsible for social media platforms. I am quite happy working independently when the project calls for it, but I am also a strong team player.

Pros: Improved Communication skills
Cons: working irregular hours

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