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A very demanding but rewarding job.
All days include a combination of assisting people and administrative tasks. In this environment it is essential to be both a self starter and a team player. In general I have very good working relationships with my colleagues with open, honest communication and feedback. I am a good listener and am perceptive and intuitive. I have learnt to expect the unexpected and have in certain aspects of my life learnt to be more assertive than I would normally have to be. I enjoy observing the growth in students as they progress through their final year as undergraduates. Being part of this process is richly rewarding. The most challenging aspect of my current job is having to deal with an unpredictable colleague. Working at a tertiary educational institution has given me many opportunities to engage more meaningfully cross culturally and I value the discussions I have had both formally and informally with colleagues and students.
Pros: Balance between working with people and administrative tasks.
Cons: Fixed term contract with no benefits. At times unrealistic expectations from several sources.
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Excellent learning curve
I embarked on a new journey where I had the privilege to work at Elsies River Community Day Hospital where I absorbed a great deal of knowledge and gained huge insight into the field of administration. My time at Elsies River Community Day Hospital allowed me to work side by side with the person in charge and with fellow administrators on matters regarding filling, process of doctor appointments, patient satisfaction, data capturing of Statistics on (PHCIS). I am currently working as Admin Assistant at the University of South Africa in Parow, Cape Town. In a short period of time, I acquired a good understanding of principles and practices of association, planning, records management and wide-ranging administration. My ability to converse efficiently, as well as my writing and analytical skills were all greatly enhanced. I believe my background and skills closely match your job requirements and I am confident I can make a positive contribution to your organization.
Pros: Here is a great opportunity to grow
Cons: We not working long hours
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Plant operator
It nice to work for unisa as a company but unfortunately for student doing in service training 2017 there is no stipend, This was just a favour for us to complete our National Diploma .I have to learned to work individually and to work others as a team. I have learned to responsible ,checking all the hazards before perfoming an experiment.I am working under supervision of laboratory Technicians ,they are so friendly I enjoy working with them. The most challenging part is that we do not get any salary ,it is the tough part.
Pros: Gaining industry experience
Cons: working extra hours
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Currently i am working as a dispatch clerk temp and i have been asked to supervise the team
• General dispatch administration. • Requisitioning and checking address lists for tutorial material • Picking, packing, and despatch orders via couriers and logistics partners. • Accurate and efficient processing of students study material orders. • Despatching tutorial material to all of the University clients via courier and postal services e.g. SA Post Offices and Courier companies. • Allocation of tutorial material to the Despatch computer system • Office administration (finance, banking, filing, dealing with telephonic inquiries & walk ins).• Preparing letters and study material for posting purposes • Packing of study materials on shelves to ensure traceability. • Removing old stock study material from the shelves for discarding purposes. • Receiving and Counting of incoming material to ensure that the quantities are correct.
Pros: It is a good company to work for and theirs growth
Cons: I am currently working as a term
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Excellent
Young hardworking individual who's eager to learn and explore the working environment. Good communication skills and computer literate, working as a team and easy to approach like to experience lot of things in life
Pros: Easyou to speak with strangers and approachable
Cons: Working overtime
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Great opportunity to establish myself
im very dynamic young lady who likes to work with people . based on my previous experince i have learn lot of things like how to speed up work n how to work with people with differenct perspective diversity of culture.verbal and non verbal communication to make sure that i serve all the students rights according to rule of the company.i really enjoyed working face to face with people students and my colleques im very humble and joylly person who really likes to help people .im a women with principle who believes in changing and helping people.
Pros: it will be great pleasure and oppottunity to establish and learn something new in the company.as young and hard driven as me .im easly adjustable to enviroments and im energictic very helpful
Cons: availabity its 24/7
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Excellent learning workplace
Good company and you learn more everyday as you work with people. You come across new tasks everyday and overcome them as the next day you are going to challenge another problem from a different point of view.
Pros: Promotion is very possible
Cons: Working hours are great
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My typical day
Typical day 1. Review/update my to do list for the day 2. Report progress if any from the previous day to the Director 3. Capture TeamTEC for the previous days time 4. Check emails 5. Start with the days work(Audit, meetings, peer review, collect evidence, data analysis etc) I have a good relationship with my co-workers who have taught me everything I know about IT Auditing I have learnt a lot about the field. SDLC audits interests me most. The challenge we normally get is difficult clients who view Internal Auditors as enemies instead of strategic partners
Pros: Holistic view of the company you work for
Cons: Difficult clients
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Excellent
Drawing, checking, picking the study material on the Receiving the study material by Bulk at the receiving area and counting them for job quality.
Pros: it was a great experience
Cons: overtime
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Learning curve
Oh yeah! Unisa was a very good working inviroment with most good driven people. I have learned a lot from people in the institute, department and my team. Doing the kind of a job I was assigned to do, meaning to assist students with their queries day by day it wouldn't be a child's play withoutmy team. I learned that even if you know that you can work alone at your own desk but you still need to teamup with your colleagues. Always carry your smile with you.
Pros: great opportunity
Cons: normal working hours
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