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It ia a excellent learning curve
I enjoy working with people , I have a good relationship with co-workers this position has groomed me to be a better administrator. the most challenging aspects is working with difficult people but I have learned to work or to communicate with different people in different levels.
Pros: great opportunity for promotion
Cons: must be willing to work irregular hours
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The Department of Environmental Affairs
The current work environment at the department of environmental affairs is a multi disiplinary environment as such exposing one to different work challenges and archievements. The chief directorate chemical and waste management on its own couldnt be what it is without the directorates that make it including Land remediation and Licencing of waste management activities. Issueing Land Remediation Orders and Licences involves analysing site assesment reports accurately in order to come to the best environmentally friendly decision, attention to detail and the guiding of the national norms and standards is crucial.
Pros: Travelling
Cons: Backlog and late processing of applications
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Fundamental in Climate change Management and Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Productions
I believe that the knowledge that i have acquired while working under climate change mitigation in the department needs to be shared and can help other companies be climate change champions and be recognized world wide as leaders in climate change mitigation.
Pros: i do not only focus on my job description, i try to help when ever possible but ensuring that my work is done in time and neatly.
Cons: my main focus is to get the job done regardless of the hours spent in the office or the field.
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3 years working as a senior database clerk
My name is Phathutshedzo Nesane and I was working as a Senior Database Clerk at Department of Environmental Affairs. My duties are to assist with the compilation of reports and to analyse collected data, Generating and editing Maps, Assist user with Programme Management and Information Systems (PMIS) system and the implementers of the programme. I have also worked as an Environmental Officer for Taktho Environmental Strategy (TES). My duties here were Conducting Environmental Impacts Assessment, conducting public participation process, participation in environmental education and research, conducting basic assessment process, compiling site reports, assist in developing of environmental strategies and action plans, assist with public hearing and consultations whenever required, Compiling environmental management plans (EMP).
Pros: great learning opportunity
Cons: time management which i can handle
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Management skills such as procedures, planning and organizing not forgetting time management.
I have obtained the following skill sets: • managing administrative procedures, planning and organizing skill • knowledge of Logis procurement integration • efficient in Environmental EDMS • Management of procurement process, finances, and managed filing system. • Communication skills (verbal and written), stakeholder relations. • Efficient in computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point & Outlook) • Team work skill and ability to work alone as well as taking initiatives • Able to interact with people , approachable and friendly • I can work under pressure and flexible in term of changes • I maintain confidentiality where and when required protecting the organization ,its customer and employers
Pros: Great opportunity
Cons: Normal hours
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Eye opening site inspection at ESKOM Medupi Power Station in Lephalale
When I was an in 2013 I learnt a lot from the the ESKOM Environmental Management and SHERQ Management Team at the Medupi Power Station in Lephalale, they never take any thing for granted, from the way you your vehicle, the PPE you wearing. You always reminded that you must secure your safety first and that avoiding littering is one element of ensuring your safety. The team had every SHERQ and Env. Management document in one digital file and ensured that we (the inspection could access every file we needed for our inspection). The experience showed me just how serious Safety and Environmental Management are and how the regulated community ensures compliance with the authorizations and permits issued by the department even if they are State Owned Companies.
Pros: Culture to empower employees through technical work exposure and formal training
Cons: Old fashioned management style of managing people instead of managing performance
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EXCELLENT LEARNING CURVE
The organization prepare me for better opportunity in future, I have gained a lot of experience regarding the human resource ,recruitment, dealing with different people in and outside the department. what I have enjoyed the most is the writing of submission, uploading the documents on EDMS ,using the system in the department.
Pros: great opportunity for permanent employment
Cons: long working hours
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Salary review
gained a lot of experience in terms of environmental management. Review a lot of EIA applications and conduct site visits, write submissions and reports. Presentations. Work ell in a team and individually. I have learn to manage junior staff with various behaviour. To work under pressure.
Pros: Grow in terms of work especially environmental legislation implementation
Cons: Work under presssure
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An opportunity to expand my knowledge and learn more
My work entails ensuring that project management carried by the department are accurate and management of contract administration. I maintain the relationship with co-workers based in province by providing support in contract/project related issues at head office. Through the years I have learned the importance of team work and better understanding of managing office and project management. The most rewarding or exciting part of of my job is the fact that I contribute in creating work opportunities for south African and contributing to the growth of our country. The most challenging part is actually is making deadlines and working late to achieve that which in return becomes the most rewarding part of my work.
Pros: Great opportunity and huge responsibility
Cons: Long working hours
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Excellent learning curve
Basically on a day to day basis i vet contracts and other legal documents, i also draft legal opinions on a variety of topics and i also offer general legal support to the Department. I have a great working relationship with my colleagues, starting from the cleaning staff and going all the way up to our Chief Director. I have learnt a lot during my time here, I've learnt how to to vet contracts and my writing has improved tremendously. I have a positive outlook on life so i generally enjoy all the tasks assigned to me. I would say the most challenging aspect of my job is meeting deadlines because upon completion of my tasks my work has to be reviewed by my supervisor who in turn has to pass it on to the Director for approval, this is a challenge because these two individuals also have their own work to do so it becomes time consuming when they have to check my work and we are also short staffed for the volume of work we have.
Pros: there is a great opportunity for promotion but i am really interested in getting into the legal fraternity
Cons: we are short staffed for the volume of work that has to be done.
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