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I have gained expore to diffferent sections both finance and auditing applicatins.

The working condition is excellent and the culture differ from sections . I have also learn to interact with external clients from different levels and behaviours .

Pros: I was given the reponsibility to hold the meeting on the absents of my supervisor and i did extremely well.
Cons: Throught the learning of new system while conducting auding to support findings and give reasonable assurance

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Good practicals for an entry level

Scanning Administration work dealing with clients Digitilisig and archiving Doing Geografic Information Sysytem Using Faro Scan to scans government registered buildings Going to Sites for check ups and supervising we normaly work in pairs but also individually I've learnt how to deal with different characters and have to deal with different tempers. I was also exposed to physical work in sites and buildings. Having to be able to work under pressure and mostly successed.

Pros: good opportunity to know more about the working environment and also in my department
Cons: Having little time to explore more.

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Great learning experience within the department.

For a year I interned at the Archives, and Architectural Department under the National Department of Public Works where I acquired the skills and knowledge Archiving and Digitalization of drawing plans and building structures from the Public and private sector as an Intern for the Building Information Modelling (BIM) I have learned to look at built- Environment in a holistic and more developed manner. More exposure in the professional environment will help me broaden my horizons professionally, and my dedication and skills set will help me achieve more.

Pros: Great exposure in the architectural environment, and designing using different software
Cons: Lack of funds

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Excellent learning experience

Got to be exposed in Facilities management, property management, project management as well as Risk management. I'm involved in many committees where serious decisions are made especially with regards to budget issues.

Pros: Great learning opportunities, as you are involved in diferrent fields and working with different client departments
Cons: Too politically driven, and at some point there's no stability.

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Great learning opportunity

I deal with a lot of people, Ministers, Deputy Ministers and Director Generals, Contractors and other stakeholders. I received incoming and dispatched outgoing correspondence. I screened and directed calls, consolidated reports, made travelling arrangements, claims, minute and resolution taking amongst other things. I had a very good relationship with my co-workers and stakeholders that I dealt with. All the things I did i learnt on the job and I did my job very well considering I had no prior experience. I loved everything about my job including challenges that I was faced with.

Pros: Great learning opportunity
Cons: I couldn't grown in my Region as there was no high level PA jobs

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Learning

perform audit planning and keep preliminary survey results Perform field work where enquires are directed to specific management and also do reports on all findings obtained excessive interaction with colleagues as work on different procedures but assist each other to deliver quality results. I drive together with colleagues to conduct physical verification on leased buildings report on inspections performed conduct follow- up audits on previous raised findings

Pros: great opportunity for growth
Cons: over time without pay

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Learning curve

As I am an intern here I see this place as great place to work for. Everyday is busy as I am currently at administration its more like I'm in shop. People are coming everyday looking for help in different things. We always working under pressure especially on Mondays when people are coming to claim their overtime. The office is always busy and the phone rings none stop as other people are phoning for assistance in different things.

Pros: benefits
Cons: spotlight

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Great Learning experience

On a typical day I engage on the following duties and responsibilities: Liaise with client departments to ensure optimal utilization of properties; Physical and Desktop verification of state owned properties; Preparation of site inspection reports; Attending site visits; General office administrative and organisational duties; Conducting of site inspections on government properties; Liaising with Departments and of Rural Development and Land Reform with regards to land Claims; Facilitating and administering the acquisition of fixed property on behalf of client departments; Providing support with general office administration functions; Confirming of property zoning and descriptions on GIS; Verification and updating of property data on PMIS (Asset Register); Obtaining, gathering and compilation of relevant land information through deeds research. What i enjoy most about Public Works is the working environment. And we work closely with the co-workers

Pros: Great learning environment
Cons: long working hours

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Excellent learning curve

working for public works has helped me to accurately record amounts to be paid off to municipality services for the accommodation leased to the department and to landlords. for the past 11 month into the department I have experience great days working with my friendly and presented supervisors. Mostly I have learnt to manage my working time as I am required to meet the payments deadline in order to avoid interest on payments . I can boldly say the job is not that challenging as long I manage to meet the deadline of payments.

Pros: no opportunity for promotion at the moment
Cons: no cons

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Being responsible for maintaining immovable asset register of the region.

confirming the ownership of properties in the immovable asset register. investigating properties disputed by the debtors to ensure that the department bills correct debtors. Vesting and endorsing properties under NDPWI which are still registered in old government names like Republic of Ciskei or Republic of Transkei.

Pros: Maintaining reliable and accurately immovable asset register for the state
Cons: Unavailable of documents to conduct investigations

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