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Experienced at analysing client problems and helping them

My work is great because i get to deal with queries from people (students) with regard to their qualifications and then i help them where i am able, or screen the call to the most knowledgeable person. as i came into this industry i did not really have experience in how to work with people but now i have gained that knowledge because of the good coworkers that i have been exposed to, whom are really willing to help me learn. the challenging part about the job is that some people will call to inquire but will be very aggressive, but then all you have to do is calm down and make the person feel comfortable until they calm down as well. otherwise i love my job.

Pros: i do basically everything that is supposed to be done within my directorate, which helps me learn quite a lot of things in a short period
Cons: Exposure to Differing Perspectives and Opinions

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Human Reources Manager

Dear Recruiter I am currently working at the Department of Higher Education and Training I started working at the Provincial level Department of Education, my total experience in the working environment is 24 years. In the Human Resource Units I have plus or minus 10 years working experience. The duties that I perform in my working experience are as follows: I started working on a ground level to a top level, that meant that I worked as a cleaner; I worked as merchandiser; I worked as a Supply chain; I work as a personnel clerk, I worked as a Labour Relations Officer and as human Resource Officer, the duties that I am specialising on at the moment is HR retention and HR provisioning. All those I mentioned above I hope and I understand that will boost most in your Organisation. Yours sincerely MB Khakhu 071 637 4209

Pros: HR Manager
Cons: 8 hours

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Conducive working environment

At a certain time, year 2011/2012, we had 65 cases, which helped me to hit the ground running. Hence a typical day is comprised of meeting the employees and employer/supervisor in order to buing a strong sustainable relationship, resolve the grievances, coaching , teaching and mentoring the supervisors as well as advising management including supervisors on their day to day work. As a trained ER personnel, I am always fair in my dealings, supporting and building the relationship between the employer and employee, and refrain from creating a climate which jeopardize the peace at workplace. I have learned that no one can protect you but the policy. The most challenging aspect of the job is when management acted illegal/illogical/irrational and give advice but turned sown and when such irrational decision is challenged, management ask me to advise them and to defend such an illegal act.

Pros: Growth, both personal and professional
Cons: Reading and Reaserch for long hours, especially if preparing for case

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My snap summary of work as Labour Relations Manager

My names are Yakalani Calvin and my surname is Muvhumbe. A typical day as Labour Relations Manager include: (1) Check diary to plan for the day; (2) Delegation of task to subordinates (3) Addressing IR an ER issues on the table & (4) Schedule and attend meetings with different stakeholders (5) Daily report to my manager and (6) Daily report received from my subordinates I have learned that only the policies will protect my reputation and allow me to grow as a person as well as professionally, that is why when I want to tackle any labour issue, the first thing I always do is to ask myself which policy is relevant in the circumstance. I enjoy to work with people and adding value to their lives. My most challenging aspect of the is when I advice the line manager, refuse to take advice, and when the issue goes out to bargain councils or CCMA, the manager refuse or reluctant to go and I am left alone defending a decision of a manager who is not in.

Pros: Great opportunity to grow
Cons: Long hours

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Excellent learning curve

I am writing to express my strong interest in working at your company as an administrative assistant. I am a highly capable and experienced administrative professional. In addition to my administrative skills, I offer significant abilities and experience in organizing, prioritizing, confidentiality of documents, and detailed preparation of reports and projects. My ability to get along well with others, to make necessary adjustments to meet deadlines, and effectively coordinate in fast-paced environments have all contributed to my growth in this field and my employers placing a significant degree of trust in me.

Pros: great opportunity for grouth
Cons: normarl working hours

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Application for cost and management accountant

Good day Please receive my application for the above mentioned position I have studied at Vaal university of technology National diploma in cost and management accounting and also b tech in the same field,I have also completed my post graduate diploma in higher education at the very same university I have worked as junior accountant under assets department

Pros: I have studied cost accounting and inhabe passion for the field
Cons: Not having team members who are willing to perform their duties

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Empowering community

Empowering community members on a daily basis. Communicate with different stake holders. Handling different kind of people in a day. Advising teenagers and youth who dropped from schools due to teenage pregnancy. Advice our learners on how to handle their studies. Making sure their examination forms are completed neatly and eligible. Personal Assistant to principal. Making sure that the Time book is signed and leaves are submitted on time. Arrange refreshments for schools work shop and meeting s.

Pros: Need to explore and learn more
Cons: Growth

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Education Practitioner

Although in the profession for just over a year I proved myself to be dedicated and passionate about my future career and that is evident in the results I delivered - Afrikaans results for the May/June 2019 exams 100% Grade 12/ Level 4 November 2018 90% and Business Studies Grade 12 May /June exams 65%, furthermore, during the provincial moderation period, the report by the moderator I was applaud for the execution of my task as Educator.

Pros: Although in the profession for just over a year I proved myself to be dedicated and passionate about my future career and that is evident in the results I delivered - Afrikaans results for the May/June 2019 exams 100% Grade 12/ Level 4 November 2018 90% and Business Studies Grade 12 May /June exams 65%, furthermore, during the provincial moderation period, the report by the moderator I was applaud for the execution of my task as Educator.
Cons: working condition in line with position

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Excellent department to work for

I was did learnership and internship with Department of Higher Education and it ended in November 2018. My duties were mainly secretarial and administration. I worked in the office of the chief Director running several projects of the department. The Internship ended in 2017 and since then I have not found any employment anywhere and still hoping to receive employment somewhere. I'm a hardworker, dedicated and willing to go extra mile to ensure i meet deadlines

Pros: Growth in the company
Cons: None

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An overall working experience and development program.

A wonderful development opportunity and experience. Quite a number of growth a promotion opportunities, definitely worth the effort and labor. Healthy environment because of the helpful and cheerful staff. Though not without its challenges of reaching deadlines and at time miscommunication, one leaves having learned how to resolves such matters and having composure through times of pressure and being able to complete the tasks in a timely and reasonable fashion

Pros: Excellent development.
Cons: No weekends off.

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