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Excellent Learning curve
I work with a group of Financial & Investment Analysts in the Investment Management Unit which is the hub of the Parastal where applications varying from different sectors are being assessed for SMMEs funding. I oversee the smooth running of the Unit and report weekly (applications being assessed, quiries from proponents, targets reached or not reached to service a particular number of SMMEs, budget allocations, etc)to the Office of Chief Operations Officer. The most challenging aspect of the job, is when particular proponents feel an entitlement to be automatically financed in their businesses because this is a 'State owned agency'. I enjoy enteracting with proponents who are eager to tap into specialized business sectors and have the appropriate business acumen to achieve their desired goals.
Pros: Great opportunity to grow skills wise
Cons: Dealing with angry clients who are not understanding
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Excellent Learning curve
I work with a group of Financial & Investment Analysts in the Investment Management Unit which is the hub of the Parastal where applications varying from different sectors are being assessed for SMMEs funding. I oversee the smooth running of the Unit and report weekly (applications being assessed, quiries from proponents, targets reached or not reached to service a particular number of SMMEs, budget allocations, etc)to the Office of Chief Operations Officer. The most challenging aspect of the job, is when particular proponents feel an entitlement to be automatically financed in their businesses because this is a 'State owned agency'. I enjoy enteracting with proponents who are eager to tap into specialized business sectors and have the appropriate business acumen to achieve their desired goals.
Pros: Great opportunity to grow skills wise
Cons: Dealing with angry clients who are not understanding
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Politically toxic
A typical work day: preparation and attendance of executive meetings My relationship with co-workers: excellent What I have learnt: How to work in a political environment What I enjoyed the most: Interaction with my colleagues, sharing and debating strategic ideas The most challenging aspects of the job:Persuading departments to operate within the budget limits
Pros: Making a difference to South African Enterprises
Cons: Toxic political environment
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Great Exposure, Learning Experience
It has been a great & exciting journey, working 8 hours at times more and stand by. Time management, decision making, calmness and thinking outside box are some of the things learnt. Installation and configuration of servers, VIP, Pastel and license renewals. Procurement of IT Equipment Team work and sharing of ideas, seeking solutions to improve efficiency. enjoyed been entrusted with decision making and sometimes manage the IT Unit for a week. Challenging aspects would be restoring connectivity during working hours as well as Premier ESS (SQL Server)
Pros: Exposure in most functions of IT
Cons: Limitations to growth
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Good communication. Excellent analytical skill.
Summary of skill and abilities Credit risk analysis and deal structuring. Financial modelling. Providing sound economic and financial advice. Performing detailed analysis of investment opportunities, including commercial analysis, financial modelling and analysis, risk and institutional analysis. Preparing appraisal / credit reports for submission and negotiating term sheets with clients. Negotiating project documents. Overseeing disbursements to approved projects as well as monitoring a project’s progress post investment. Post investment analysis (Monitoring & evaluation of funded projects). Seating to technical committee. (Observation only). Exposure to deal presentation to technical committees,(observation only), Perform due diligence on SMMEs application. Administration responsibilities. Attending meeting and taking minutes. Prepare and submit report and statistics to all stakeholder. Telephone Management. Office support. Filling Management.
Pros: None
Cons: 8 hour
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Internal auditing in the public sector
Auditing in the public sector may be one of the most challenging tasks in my early professional career. However, if the job doesnt challenge you, then applying your mind and rxpertise may prove to be fruitless. I have learnt a great deal of inportance regarding teamwork, more importantly, as an auditor you have to display professionalism at all times which is one quality I have learnt. Most chchallenging is the reluctancy to accept findings. The role of an internal auditor differs to that of an external auditor. Internal auditors are brought to assist the internal operations, therefore, the reluctance to exercise auditor recommendations is the most challenging aspect of my job, but it provides an opportunity to deal with conflict and ways to manage arising conflict.
Pros: Exposure and career growth
Cons: Manual based auditing
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Excellent Learning Curve
Great opportunity . I started working here as a Front line Personnel for the Gauteng Enterprise Propeller Head Office . Which has 5 Regional Offices and 7 Satellites around Gauteng, I organised training for all receptionist . I was responsible for boardroom bookings and dealt with difficult clients. Ordered stationary. Attended administration training. Good communicator , highly interested in learning new things . I have good relationship with my colleagues and senior managers. I was promoted 2 years later to a personal assistance to the Regional Operations Executive. We managed all regional offices. Monthly and quarterly reports for all 5 regional operations. Arranged traveling local and internationally.
Pros: Great learning opportunity and further career
Cons: i need a new challenge
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Learning curve
I have learned a lot while working at the library, I have learned from using of computers, registrations of members information on data base, administrative work, maintenance checks, teaching school lerarners of computers, ater school work and visiting primary schools and teach them on study time tables, science fictions and etc.a ttypical work day was when I had do deal with grade Rs kids but would manage but wouldnt be easy, I enjoyed doing filling and arrage books in their numerical sequenctial order and doing admin, its when I become at peace and think clearly and loved what I was doing and it was so challenging because some co workers didnt like this part, I did because I always knew it whereI excell.
Pros: manger
Cons: from 8 to 6
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Learnt a lot about business loans and vetting thereof
I attend meetings for deal approvals and reporting to executive I manage a team of 6 Collectors,4 Post Investment Analysts and 10 Investments analysts I visit clients for queries and update Attend to accounting and audit issues I enjoy engagement in meetings because that's where I'm able to see my understanding and progress of my career development I'm a friendly person whom most of the executive loves and grooms for future positions in executive
Pros: Ability to understand business loans
Cons: Budget limitation
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My days in GEP
GEP is a great place to learn and grow .I started the with no experience but now am well equipped with some financial information and financial services
Pros: great opportunity for youth development
Cons: lack of delegation from seniors to interns
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