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The company offers exceptional learning for my field of work.
A typical work day. I am contractually bound to UK/EU times, therefore my day starts at 10:30 in SA winters and 11:30 in SA summers. According to the contract I am required to give 8 hours a day - which usually ends in a 14 hour day due to the amount of work that needs attention. My environment is also client facing - through video conference. I am fully setup out of office with a laptop and cell phone. Your relationship with co-workers I work very closely with co-workers, that would be guiding the technical teams in Europe, retrieving all data that resolved any issues and then reporting the resolutions into London and the client. What you have learnt One of the most valuable things I have learned is that the most precious thing a client can give you is time, and in turn I have to give something of value back. What you enjoy most Definitely the challenge. The most challenging aspects of the job Where is boils down to assisting various other managers with re-retrenchments.
Pros: Doors open easily when you have a proven a proven track record and you display hard work and achievements.
Cons: Hours spent working.
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EXCELLENT GLOBAL EXPOSURE FOR PURCHASING AND SOURCING
CONDUCTING AND MANAGING MEETINGS MEETING BETWEEN SUPPLIERS AND INTERNAL CLIENTS ASSISTING WITH INVOICES AND PAYMENT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT MONITORING SPEND REPORT NEGOTIATING AND LOADING OF SAVINGS LOCALISING INTERNATIONAL CONTRACTS MANAGING SUPPLIER DIVERSITY OR BEE SPEND REPORT TEAM: EXCELLENT TEAM PLAYER? SOMETIMES TAKES LEAD TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES LEARNED TO MANAGE SUPPLIERS AND CLIENT EXPECTATIONS ESPECIALLY PAYMENT OF INVOICES AND DELIVERY OF SERVICE REQUIRED. CLIENT AND SUPPLIER SATISFACTION ENJOY: CREATING A REQUESTION ACCORDING TO CLIENT NEED, PROCESS OF SELECTING SUPPLIER, AWARDING AND LOADING SUPPLIER ON SAP CHALLENGE: WHEN SMALL SPEND COUNTRIES ARE GIVEN THE SAME TARGET AS EMERGED COUNTRIES, THAT BECOMES CHALLANGING AND UNMOTIVATIONAL.
Pros: GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES AND WORKLIFE BALANCE
Cons: UNREALISTIC TARGETS
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Growth and development
Working at IBM for the past 9 years has given me more perspective of the work force. Being in the global dynamic company exposed me to more opportunities more growth and development. Having established great relationships coached me more in a diverse direction. I enjoy working with people, they are my strengths and my motivation. Seeing their achievements and drive gives me great joy. What I have learnt in my career is it stay focused even during stormy seas. It is not always easy but at the end of the storm there's a golden sky. Most challenging aspect of my job, when I need to reduce the headcount. This create an uncertainty and a bleak future for everyone. To manage the negative perception is a challenge but through my years of experience, I have managed to overcome that hurdle. Change is inevitable and we will always have it with us. It is how we adapt to it.
Pros: Ambition is my strength and I will always push for greater heights.
Cons: Time management is key which I use to be flexible. I.e Working from home to meet deadlines etc.
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Great place for learning in today's digital industry
IBM offers a great learning environment their expertise in the ICT industry is unrivalled but lack of growth and low income will be their downfall.In the 3 and half years i was able to master my position and move on to 2nd level support as Racf Security Administrator working with clients from Europe namely Benelux Tata Uk and British Steel of which i received the award of employee of the month fir the latter client.
Pros: Great place to have every avenue in the new digital world
Cons: Low pay and lack of Better opportunities
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Excellent learning of global payroll
Excellent learning of global payroll.Achieved 100% SLA on all payroll- Nigeria ,Kenya & South Africa.Completed payroll SOPs for Sub Sahara.Full responsibilty of all project.
Pros: Great company
Cons: Flexi hours
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Excellent learning opportunity
It is a great experience to meet candidates who are talented and have capabilities to deliver and are a perfect match for the role and best fit to the company culture. I worked well with different hiring mangers across different business units as well as the talent partners in my team. I learned to thrive under pressure and that more can be achieved when a team united.
Pros: Great learning experience
Cons: Non
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Learning and upskilling.
My 2 years at IBM have been very insightful filled with exiting learning techniques, co-workers that no matter the time of day will offer full support to any situation and if they cannot assist you they will point you in the right direction.
Pros: willing to give employees controll when the situation needs
Cons: salary
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Good environment
Company working environment very good. We do have flexibility of working from home. The support structure is also very good with employees from other countries
Pros: Great opportunity to work with people from different countries
Cons: Lack of promotions
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Good environment
Company working environment very good. We do have flexibility of working from home. The support structure is also very good with employees from other countries
Pros: Great opportunity to work with people from different countries
Cons: Lack of promotions
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Excellent learning curve
Our company offfers us the opportunity to work with various other multi-nationals from various sectors such as the banking sector,financial sector and in some instances the pharmaceutical sector.This has allowed me to learn a great deal in my time there.Most importantly it has taught me how to work and interact with with people from various backgrounds. My company,likewise compromises of diverse individuals which makes the working environment so enjoyable.Meeting client deadlines is the most challenging part of the job.
Pros: Great opportunities to grow
Cons: One has to constantly up skill themselves in order to stay ahead
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