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I have been with my employer for 10 years full and I have learnt a lot since 01 August 2006.
New business acquision is one of my key roles. Maintaining existing customer base is as important as the above aspect I have a very strong relationship whith my team and colleagues in general I have learnt that people are not the same but all needed to be treated fairly and with respect and dignity they deserve. I also learnt not to take anyone for granted. Engaging with my clients every day pushes me to jump out of my bed in the morning as I am alway curious to see if who am I going to meet and whose life am I going to change for better that day. Most challenging aspect is not knowing what to expect in terms of job security.
Pros: Part of global community therefore the horizon is wide enough where one can work anywhere in the world.
Cons: Unpredictable retrenchments
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Excellent learning curve
I learned to work with people from all aspects of life and to understand their needs before forcing any product on them. What made me to wake up every morning to go to work was that I had such an amazing team, it was home away from home, When coming to targets we used to "kill them"...And you would never find one member at 100% & the other(s) at 50% because we were a TEAM! What I enjoyed most was to open people's eyes and not always by them taking the products but to offer them free education (knowledge) and it was bonus when they come back to thank me.The most challenge I/we had was when we received a new manager who used to micromanage us, he killed the team's moral so it was very challenging for me as a team to motivate them at times as I was also feeling the same as them even though I could not tell them but eventually I managed to change the manager's mentality and we were the best team nationally. Oh what a learning curve!
Pros: Flexible hours
Cons: Driving 24/7
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Personal, Intellectual and Technical Skills Growth Opportunities
This year has been a tremendous learning opportunity for me. Last year I was part of a team where team work, structure, cohesiveness, respect, trust and growth was not at all present. Where even though trying my best to show my worth, went unnoticed. I moved from CIB without an increase in salary and thus also not receiving an annual increase in January 2016, nor any performance bonuses. Yet, this was the best decision I could have made. In the BTO Lean Academy, I found my niche. I love training and coaching people. I love Lean Six Sigma and process improvement. I love the colleagues with which I have the privilege to work with.
Pros: Love my job, passionate about Lean Six Sigma and training - feel like I add value.
Cons: No room for promotion and poor recognition of talent and value.
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No learning opportunities
Compile and analyse daily reports for team Update and compile management reports(month end) Perform administrative tasks Perform cross border transactions and reporting Investigate cashbook, Nostro breaks where ledgers and statement are unmatched Investigate and resolve discrepancies,Prepare MIS for distribution to management Initiate process improvements to drive efficiency and cost saving, BOP reporting to SARB Performed additional business analysis functions as needed, Automation initiatives and projects Pre-confirm settlements with internal and external counterparties, Conduct Product,reviews,Perform Ad-hoc duties on a daily basis,Analyse and compile reports on portfolios,Compile data in relation to BOP reporting,Management of SARB reports,BOP recons, Loan,operations settlement,Repayment and Interest rate notices,Compile Commitment fees and,payment,Perform Audit checks for teams,Design,implement and document processes,Ensure all regulatory & risk requiremen
Pros: no growth
Cons: no growth opportunities
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Working for ABSA has provided big exposure to payments industry and what it takes to support it.
Given the primary responsibility is the support of ABSA Bank Real time Gross Settlement system which facilitates the payment of all in country ZAR payments above 5 million rand a day would include operational checks during Start of Day and End of Day, ongoing monitoring of the system, management of production application; network; server issues We have an end to end value chain working relationship from development to testing to production support, dealing with all in a matrix management model to ensure best operation practice and customer service. Biggest learning opportunity was the take on of an agile working approach for the SDLC this approach has now been implemented into operational support and customer service. The operational challenges of ongoing process and service improvement. Most challenging as always is the test of getting all to communicate buy in and serve together.
Pros: Benefits
Cons: Leadership
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Purchasing Manager
Striving for business integrity, governance compliance and success Passionate about people development and strategic leadership Team Player Highly motivated Committed and Responsible
Pros: Several sourcing achievement awards obtained
Cons: Permanent
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Good analytical skills
Providing risk analysis support to Relationship managers. To actively manage the risk within an identified portfolio of client’s. Assisting Relationship managers to develop, maintain and expand a profitable of customers with facilities. Conduct an in-depth, Specialised and quality credit assessment and risk analyses on potential and existing growth portfolio, to enhence the decison making process involved. In determine the bank's k appetide to extend credit to this clients. Follow appropriate governance processes for strategy approval. Monitor client's performance for risk indicators and perform formal reviews.
Pros: Great opportunity and promotions
Cons: Flexible hours
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Cover letter
My goal is to join a company where there is growth potential. My personality and competitive nature has made me realize that my skills will be beneficial in dealing with people on a daily basis. I am an energetic, ambitious person who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any task that I undertake, or situation that I am presented with. As a HR graduate with two years’ of experience in HR management and Project Office, I am excellent in working with others to achieve a certain objective on time and with excellence. My main strengths are adaptability, dependability and determination to get a job done as proven by my work experience. I try to learn something new from every experience because I believe there is always room for self-improvement both personally and professionally.
Pros: experience
Cons: Management
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A very professional company but less opportunities for growth
a great company to for. very corparate n professional. complying with all government requirements. General employees are allowed to come up with ideas that are used to strengthen the company and to give excellent service to its clients. they create their own portfolio of evidence for year raiting where it is measured against agreed requirements. each day they build to that
Pros: compliance at its best. ownership of each workers target. very professional
Cons: less opportunities for growth
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highly regulated environment with a lot of red tape to get certain things done. I have a good relationship with my co-workers but the relationship does not get the work done. It's quite difficult to get things done from a project perspective in Barclays as no-one ever takes full responsibility, which causes delivery issues.
Pros: Good Learning environment
Cons: No one takes responsibility for their actions, silo environments creating enormous workload to get work done.
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