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I didn't experience so much challenges because I was working hard since I was willing to learn.
I have learnt a lot from my senior colleagues. I have learnt everything in monitoring and evaluation unit, to compile report, present the technical indicator description schedule to the NPOs that are funded by the department, communicating with the clients telephonically and through emails, assist at the director's office when the Personal assistant is not at the office. We were straggling when our supervisor is off because we had to send the reports directly to the deputy director without supervisor's review.
Pros: As I was an intern, there was no guarantee for permanent position unless there is a vacancy we should apply for the position
Cons: There were no extended hours unless we are behind the time for deadline but there was no payment for overtime we just replace the overtime by offs during the week
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Currently on a business administration learnership at The Department of Social Development.
Besides the mode of transport i use on a daily basis which is unreliable sometimes,being at work gives me a purpose to study further and help out more to gain more experience.My co-workers are people who are very diversed,i learn alot from them on how to deal with various situations professionally. Being around different cultural and religious backgrounds gives me different views on different situations. Requesting something but not receiving any it at the time its needed.
Pros: Great place for gaining experience.
Cons: No growing capacity.
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Good in learning
The company I have worked with, was a very good company when it comes to learning ,because we were exposed in many departments so by that we have learned much work in different departments. The most challenging part was equipment of doing work because it was normally breaking down we needed new equipment. I have learned to work with team and understand differences in between persons to persons.
Pros: great opportunities of learning
Cons: short lunch
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Good experience
*Good communication skills I've gained *The department contains different programmes which I've worked with *I experienced working with different clients,with different situations. *Working with youth was a good experience *I've volunteered in finance department *HR department I've volunteered *Worked with different organisations by monitoring and evaluating them *I did mobilisation and profiling
Pros: great opportunity to experience corporate office work
Cons: some of work contains field work
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Excellent learnig curve
Records Management Submission compiling PMDS Contract Management New language Planning Proactive Team leading project management Suppy Chain Management Training Policy application Labour issues
Pros: Learnig curve
Cons: red tape
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Fast learner and good communication skill
I work very well under pressure and fast learner as well. Communication skill is at the professional level with punctuality. Being part of the winning team is inspiring and builds motivation. I have characteristic of good person without being judged or monitored.
Pros: promote experience and grow
Cons: Dedicated worker
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it was challenging but it was worth i have learned a lot because i like a challenge ,People i was working with they were not selfish the really taught me what is happening in the working industry,i have learned to put people first in the working environment you can not leave a person unattended,i have joyed working with people who cooperate with other
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I have learned a lot of work since i started working at department of social development
I can Perform Installation, configuration, maintenance and repair work on computer related equipment, including laptops, desktops, communications equipment, tablets, smartphones, printers, local area networks, wide area networks, and any other computer related peripheral. Hardware and software support & troubleshooting, Re-loading of corrupt operating systems Upgrade and downgrade OS & Application Communicate and advise users Install and configure transversal systems.
Pros: Great working experience
Cons: Working over time
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EXCELLENT LEARNING CURVE
I,m an individual who wishes to find new challenging position that meet my qualification, skills, education and experience as a social scientist where my inputs and contribution to the Department would help take it to the next level, a position that will offer me a platform from which i can utilize my abilities and prospect for personal development. I have the excellent ability for working in a team. environment and always willing to learn. i posses the excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate concisely and articulately with colleagues and other people. I also enjoy being part of the successful and productive team whilst demonstrating strong leadership potential. Should you with to interview me, i am available at your nearest time. I am counting at your kind consideration and looking forward to meeting you.
Pros: great opportunity for promotion
Cons: long working hours
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A very great place to work
The culture at social development is very great; people treat each other like family, a very great place to work. I enjoyed every day that I went to work and I strongly believe that all of the skills that I have been picking up from the internship will be truly beneficial. My supervisors are very wonderful people, up to date with everything new about IT and they would even let you tag along to IT seminars with big organisations. I have had numerous roles at the department of social Development in a very short period of time. They gave me opportunities to attend courses that improved my people skills and my supervisors also gave me opportunities to explore new options and run with ideas that might equip me for the future, and management cares about our career advancement as interns and they always check how are we progressing and if the supervisors are teaching us all we need to make it out there in the IT industry.
Pros: go the opportunities to attend courses that improved my skills
Cons: firmware in some of the devices are outdated
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