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Great stepping stone
A typical work day varies each month, because the program is designed for us to rotate quarterly between sections and learn from new mentors. A typical day would start with a report of the previous' days tasks and a briefing of the respective supervisor on what still needs to be done. Work is usually assigned on a daily or weekly basis because it's very short tasks that can be completed in a day or two. In each section there is usually two to four people working there and one has to learn to get along and work effectively with the different types of personalities. I have learnt how to prioritise workloads and work according to deadlines. I enjoy working with numbers and calculations the most. Most challenging aspect of the work is keeping yourself interested and motivated in the work once it becomes very routine and you find that the learning phase has come to an end.
Pros: Opens doors in the whole government sector
Cons: Limited chance for growth
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Improved interpersonal relations
Department of Agriculture has a mixture of scientists, technicians and general labour ( farm workers). My job include: 1.) Developing wellness and safety policies and ensuring that all employees are trained in manner that brings understanding according to their levels. 2.) Assessment of employees with deteriorating work performance and assist them accordingly. 3.) Health promotion through health and safety presentations, information sharing via emails, posters and intranet. 4.) Baseline counselling to employees who are involved on Injury on Duty/ Occupational exposure. 5.) Management of Incapacity and Injury on duty cases. I have learnt to work with different employees, with different education level, different background,cultural diversity etc. And I enjoy sharing health issues with them. However it is very challenging to get the supervisors to understand that wellness and safety programmes are there to help reduce stress on them and to help them manage their problematic employees.
Pros: Wellness and safety programmes also benefit me as an individual to live a responsible life that will contribute to an incresed lifespan
Cons: In order to be successful ,employees must have confidence in you. With Safety cases you are responsible for other people's lives. One mistake can destroy your future or your life
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Improved interpersonal relations
Department of Agriculture has a mixture of scientists, technicians and general labour ( farm workers). My job include: 1.) Developing wellness and safety policies and ensuring that all employees are trained in manner that brings understanding according to their levels. 2.) Assessment of employees with deteriorating work performance and assist them accordingly. 3.) Health promotion through health and safety presentations, information sharing via emails, posters and intranet. 4.) Baseline counselling to employees who are involved on Injury on Duty/ Occupational exposure. 5.) Management of Incapacity and Injury on duty cases. I have learnt to work with different employees, with different education level, different background,cultural diversity etc. And I enjoy sharing health issues with them. However it is very challenging to get the supervisors to understand that wellness and safety programmes are there to help reduce stress on them and to help them manage their problematic employees.
Pros: Wellness and safety programmes also benefit me as an individual to live a responsible life that will contribute to an incresed lifespan
Cons: In order to be successful ,employees must have confidence in you. With Safety cases you are responsible for other people's lives. One mistake can destroy your future or your life
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Excellent learning curve
REGISTRATION OF SUPPLIERS ON LOGIS • Receive , record and verify entity maintenance forms / Print CSD supplier report • Capture entity maintenance/ CSD report form into LOGIS • Record and submit Supplier detail forms to HO for authorization
Pros: Participate in meetings
Cons: Working during lunch times sometimes
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Excellent crop production advisory and extension
I'm very dedicated,self motivated and creative person, able to work individually and as well as team set up.I'm computer literate in all Microsoft package.I believe in continuous learning and I have no doubt that my contribution to company will be beneficial and develop the organization. I have capability to start new technological business initiative by applying my skills and competencies to make company achieve objective and meet targets
Pros: My honours experience will make me work in efficient and effective
Cons: I'm able to work under pressure and solution oriented
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I am a fast learner
I am Celumusa Nhlakanipho Madonsela, I this this in the response of your advertisement. I am dedicated person and also I prioritize my work in such a way that I do it first and am able to work extra hours
Pros: I prioritize my work
Cons: I work extended hours
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Young hard working woman
I write in response to the above position as advertised. Currently I am volunteering agricultural advisor (Intern) in the KZN department of agriculture and rural development based in Jozini. I deserve this opportunity because I'm a young educated and driven woman, who is passionate about science and also building my future in science. I am a hard worker, even though I'm currently unemployed but I chose to volunteer for free in the department so that I'll gain experience and do what I love the most. They say if you love something you can do it for free, I'm an example of that. I obtained a bachelor degree in agriculture specializing in Crop Science and Plant Breeding in 2016. The topic that I did for my honors final year project is titled “Wheat seed quality in response to short-term storage” which was supervised by Prof. AT Modi. I feel confident that I meet the stated requirements for the post (see the attached Curriculum Vitae) and hereby submit my application for the vacancy.
Pros: We make people's lives better, buy helping them to make a living out of agriculture
Cons: Not enough resources to work with
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Improving my communication skills
I work Week days Good relationship with my colleagues Interacting with clients both internal and external Getting the job done in time One of the major challenges I had to deal with was when the requested files could not be retrieved in time
Pros: Great opportunity to serve the public
Cons: Working overtime not allowed
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Know what is expected of me
-Procurement plans -Deal with specification or terms of reference, evaluation of proposals and adjudication which lead to interect with co-workers -Issue Purchase order -Deals with request for quotations -Deals with request for tenders -Deals with contract -Negotiations -People Management -Conflict Management -Project Management -It is enjoyable because of service delivery to the community. -The challenges is when our plans are not implemented as planned for.
Pros: Great prospect for promotion
Cons: Always under pressure
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My entry level
im a registered natural candidate scientist with SACNASP. im working at Cedara agriculture research station. im working with livestock but mostly im based on dairy and beef. im looking after their state of health, their production and their nutrition. im very good young energetic worker, that made my directorate to like so much. i have learning so many things in my working area such respect, discipline, self-motivate, punctuality, work as an individual or group. i really enjoy to be around animals because they make me to to do my work at the best level. The most challenge thing for under people not for me because im so passionate about my job, is the always feel bad about getting dirt. In Agricultural industry you can work at your optimum level if you cant get dirt
Pros: well so far they have said anything with proms because im still new and i have long way to go
Cons: im willing to work long our but with the bugdet of the goverment it became impossible for me
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