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I am a fast learner and like meeting new people
I am currently unemployed graduate ith 2 years mining experience, workingbfor a research industry grew me as a young analyst and learnt a lot and looking foward to pass my knowledge to various people within the field and contribute positively to the company i would be woring for.
Pros: Contribute positively to the growth of the company
Cons: hard working
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It is great company to work for, as we interact with both government and the private sector
A typical work day involves meeting with clients and management team including Executive Management. I also interact with local communities looking at challenges faced by distress mining towns.
Pros: It helps as ones interact with both politicians and private sector including international stakeholders
Cons: Reporting to government
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Learnt a lot from their process engineers
I have background in process engineering, mineral processing and pyrometallurgy from Mintek. During my experience at Mintek I gained analytical, problem solving and management skills in that I can process information given to me and execute tasks with great detail and precision, I can produce great results under pressure, I have a hands on approach to problems and can think through problems logically.
Pros: Great learning curves
Cons: Long working hours
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Great working exposure to SAP MM
I enjoy working for my company and believe that they have good people in management. It is a good company but I’m ready to handle new challenges and additional responsibilities, however those opportunities do not exist in my present position.
Pros: Good people in management
Cons: Lack of opportunities for promotion
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Basic job requirements
My job includes the management of the laboratory facility of the group. I supervise +10 members of staff. These include2 engineers, 2 scientists, 1 lab supervisor, 2 lab technicians and +5 student trainees and inters. I put together budget proposals and reports for the group. I review technical reports produced by group members.
Pros: Opportunity to study
Cons: Favouritism, lack of transparency and consistency in giving opportunities, lack of racial transformation at leadership roles in other divisions
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HR Administration
The experience I have gained in this field puts me in a strong position to discharge, execute and perform my duties with utmost excellence, diligence and the professionalism expected of me.
Pros: Innovation
Cons: The company is scientific and metallurgical
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The training was a great opportunity as it gave me good insight of my career field.
During my in-service training at Mintek I acquired a variety of skills that I think would be beneficial to your organization. The training provided me with a firm foundation for my career as I acquired skill on how to maintain and operate various laboratory instruments. I also was exposed to sample preparation side of Mintek which included the Wet chemistry section. The training was a greathet opportunity as it gave me good insight of my career field. Apart from my technical skills, I am a very passionate, reliable and trustworthy young individual who takes pride in her work . I have attended various work ethics courses which provided me with skills on how to conduct myself within an organization. Moreover, these courses have also provided me with great communication skills. I am reaching out to express my highest interest in this position, I believe that I am a great candidate who will prove to be a valuable asset to the company.
Pros: GREAT OPPOTUNITY
Cons: NON
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Travel
Making flights ,hotel and car bookings Processing s&t and advances Making reports Communicate all changes that can impact travelers Organizing forex and visas
Pros: I once did creditors clerk job for two years for exposure
Cons: 9 hours
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Good exprience and exposure to expect analytical instrument.
The company explored new and developed standard operations procedure which are in line with ISO standards And proficiency testing Operating analytical equipment like XRF, BS, ICP OES, and ICP MS. Operating technological equipment likeauto diluter, dispenser Carry out a routine maintance for instruments Reporting analytical data to LIMS.
Pros: great opportunity for promotion
Cons: Night shift
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Good development and a place to learn
It is good working here since you are given an opportunity to run projects individually. training on client interaction and writing proposals its also given. The senior stuff is always available to help and couch junior stuff.
Pros: Easy to study further as they give allowance
Cons: Slow career growth
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