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Excellent learning curve

A great place if you are startg out in the sciences. Not a place for long term growth and sustainability unless you are management and above. shsfuytd

Pros: Great place for learning
Cons: No growth prospects

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Highly expirienced Laboratory Analyst

Dear sir/madam I am interested in the AC11252 Chemical Laboratory Analystposition that was recently listed by your company. Attached you will find a copy of my Curriculum Vitae which highlights my experience, references and certifications that may be needed in consideration of this position. I have bachelor’s degree in chemistry. My experience includes voluntary work in department of water affairs and over twelve years of experience performing different duties in both forensic and environmental laboratories. It will be my privilege to have the chance to further discuss your needs in laboratory and how I can fulfil them to the betterment of your company. I can be reached at any time by calling 076 822 7544 to set up an interview. Yours sincerely Rendani Justice Maalakano

Pros: Great opportunity for growth in scientific knowledge
Cons: N/A

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I have a 8 hour day , I supervise staff, help them with the queries and review their work, every three weeks we make payments, therefore I make payment. I also review reconciliations and process payment.

Pros: I get to motivate and develop new staff.
Cons: we are fairly a young group , therefore room for growth is limited.

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Excellent working enviroment

Since CSIR is not a profit-driven company, our working time is flexible and deadlines are normally not "crazy". The people at the CSIR are very welcoming and willing to teach and learn from each other (T&C applies). We travel internally and locally for conferences, and that is awesome since the S&T is very satisfying. R&D is field requires people who are proactive and who can be adaptive to changing strategies very quickly.

Pros: Great opportunities for scientist
Cons: No benefits whatsoever

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Maintenance Planner for past 5 Years

• Implement the CMMS strategy to maximize Facilities maintenance respond and completion rate. • Use Archibus CMMS system to analyze the maintenance calls generated and completed. • Work on improving the safety standard by using the CMMS system to accommodate safety related calls management. • Hold weekly meeting with all Supervisors and share relevant statistics and areas of concern • Report to management monthly the maintenance report gathered from the CMMS system • Procure relevant spares and plan thereafter maintenance • Improve system by engaging all relevant system users where needed

Pros: Opportunity to learn
Cons: Poor perfomance

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Fast Learner

I worked at a very welcoming environment where we are all friends but know when to draw the learner. I learnt a lot at here. I learnt debugging, learnt AutoCAD, analysing schematics and placing components orders.

Pros: Great place to grow your career.
Cons: Everyone is so good that you have to work extra hard to fit in eveyrone's level.

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Great research environment

- A typical work day Team orientated work environment, and work with clients directly teaching and training. - Your relationship with co-workers As a multidisciplinary institution, you get to interact and partner with a specialist at different professional levels. - What you have learnt Being able to conduct yourself at the professional level. Being able to attract funding and business for the company. reporting to the stakeholder (clients e.g government). - What you enjoy most CSIR provide a flexible working environment and create a platform for personal growth. - The most challenging aspects of the job Once you are in academia it becomes challenging to be employable out to the private sector.

Pros: Research allows the individual to progress as a academic
Cons: Limitation in being employable outside academia

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I learnt a lot in research and developed a research skills

I do planning, research and execution of various Projects. I have a good working relationship with my colleagues at the senior level and at my level as well. we help each other as a team work in terms of project planning, processing and analysis to meet the scheduled time for the project and within the budget.

Pros: I am looking for a challenging position in the management area
Cons: i am available to work anytime to complete the project

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Excellent experience gained

I enjoy the research freedom CSIR has given me me as well as friendships I have created with my my colleagues. A typical day includes simulating and analyzing data, taking a break to go socialize with my colleagues for 30 minutes and going home after 4:30pm

Pros: Great opportunity for learning
Cons: Too much time spent on research

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An excellent place to start your career

My colleagues were good people and always ready to develop you with whatever skills needed for you to grow in your career..superb working environment and good managers.

Pros: None
Cons: None

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