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Excellent learning curve

Working for human sciences research council was a great platform to showcase my skills. I had a good relationship with my colleagues. I have learnt how to analyse and solve problems.

Pros: Great opportunity for skills development
Cons: Long working hours

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Great experience, every day is totally different

I'm the supervisor that means I'm responsible for the direction the project takes in all aspects. I ensure that every team member is clear of what is expected of him or her. We have a daily review of the work done and the challenges encountered. How those challenges could be avoided or resolved if there's a re occurence. It is utmost important to keep everyone focused at all times to avoid deviation from project goals and objectives. Beside dealing with the team I lead, I have to keep stakeholders on the loop on the progress of the project.Setting up short term deliverables to keep everyone goal driven

Pros: You grow as a person
Cons: Working on weekends and lot of travelling

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Researcher

Challenging yet exciting environment. Many projects to work on and many skills to learn. No retention plan though and huge staff turnover. Highly stressful environment.

Pros: Great opportunities, great salary
Cons: Demanding

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Good environment to gain practical experience

Research data is the crux of my work; I curate qualitative and quantitative data sets using statistical software and programs. I verify the quality of the data through engaging with researchers. Me and my co-workers have a excellent working relationship that is built on trust, respect and honesty. I enjoy working with people (mainly researchers) who come from different school of thoughts and disciplines. This inspires me to learn more about various topics related to my work. The most challenging aspect of my work is the strict deadlines that I work under; I have to submit reports in a short period of time.

Pros: Personal skills and knowledge development
Cons: Tight work schedule

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Grow professional and personal. Lesson learnt important of producing high quality work.

tThTh Currently I am working for Human Sciences Research Council as a Field Coordinator for Zwakala Ndoda project. My previous experience involved the following activities: Team Leading the Lotto to Link project, Supervising Assessment team for Uthandolwethu project and Team Leading the Post Intervention Assessment for Project Accept.O

Pros: an opportunity to learn new things and grow personally and professionally
Cons: Working long hours to meet deadlines or study timeframe

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Working in a team which

I am currently not working my contract ended in April 2019 I was working for the Hsrc as a fieldwork researcher, this involved working in a team and recruiting people to take part on the study that we were conducting. It was a very interesting opportunity for me as I learnt how to engage with different types of people from different communities.

Pros: Flexible working hours and great experience
Cons: Traveling about 100kms everyday

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I am very accurate, methodical and able to work under pressure.

High pace but great working environment. You learn new ways of handling projects every year. Great working with academics. The challenge is always hitting the ground running with work. You learn everyday. I am involve in giving strategic support to develop a budget plan, organize and control the programmes plan of action for the projects conducted in line with the agreed contracts.

Pros: Learning new ways of handling projects.
Cons: Different projects, financial reports differently.

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Excellent sourcing, excellent communication, writing report, analytical skills and research

Working at HSRC it comes with great opportunities and growth of which prepares an individual for better growth. The work exposure and projects delegated assist with great knowledge and experience. Working under pressure unleashes the potential in one character.

Pros: Great learning curve
Cons: Units poor planning

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It is very comfortable working remotely.

eally comfortable and make one tho chai am working remotely which really makes one to challenge herself into time management and finishin work given without supervision. It's was challenging when I first started telephonic interviews but as time goes on I started to love it. heorking remotely which is

Pros: Great opportunity of learning and working.
Cons: Adjustable working hours

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Excellent company for someone seeking opportunities to enhance their research capabilities.

Enjoy the working culture. You become uptodate with current affairs, and can be transfered numerous skills.As someone interested in research, this company can open many doors. The researchers are ethical, and one of the best research institutions.

Pros: Skills transfer
Cons: Too much travelling.

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