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A very great place to work
The culture at social development is very great; people treat each other like family, a very great place to work. I enjoyed every day that I went to work and I strongly believe that all of the skills that I have been picking up from the internship will be truly beneficial. My supervisors are very wonderful people, up to date with everything new about IT and they would even let you tag along to IT seminars with big organisations. I have had numerous roles at the department of social Development in a very short period of time. They gave me opportunities to attend courses that improved my people skills and my supervisors also gave me opportunities to explore new options and run with ideas that might equip me for the future, and management cares about our career advancement as interns and they always check how are we progressing and if the supervisors are teaching us all we need to make it out there in the IT industry.
Pros: go the opportunities to attend courses that improved my skills
Cons: firmware in some of the devices are outdated
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I have a relevant qualification and experience in Human resource management
I would like to be part of your team in Human resource section and to further my career in your organization. I am a fast learner with an ability to learn and teach. I am a team player and I can also work under tied supervision. I interact very well with my colleagues.
Pros: I will like to grow with your organisation and further my career.
Cons: Long working hours
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Challenging position
As a class educator in a juvenile centre I've excelled in my management skills and ability to plan and work under pressure. In the larger facility there is a general neglect in the operations and learning of the educational sector. This is because the department does not specialize in education and ends up with a watered down version of what is truly needed to create a well run, nurturing environment.
Pros: Stimulating and challenging position
Cons: Poor management
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No growth
Good relationship with co-workers and team work is the order of the day. I have learn on my own for example how to write professional reports and present matters in court without any support from supervisors and managers. I enjoy statutory work and field work. There is lot of work with limited time. No support and lack of working tools. The salary is very low as compared to the every day duties that one is doing. There is no growth.
Pros: Not applicable
Cons: Burn out
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Great learning experience
Working at department of Social Development was a great experience. I worked well with everyone from the security guard to the chief director. Department of Social Development exposed me to working with stakeholders and travelling south Africa while facilitating their HIV and AIDS prevention programmes which helped me to be able to stand in front of people and facilitate. In my work at the department I was an intern which meant I did a bit of everything, I was taking minutes during meetings, conduct travelling itinerary for the officials and do substantial and travelling claims. When in the office I would communicate with officials from other provinces to ensure they received the material I had couriered. I would set calender for the director and deputy directors.
Pros: Exposure to do facilitation
Cons: No opportunity for permanent employment
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Average learning curve
My experience was not according to my studies as the Financial system are not Pastel accounting or Quick book. It was more administration. Even the audit analysis I did was not even used as our only aim was to fund pre schools and any reports I did were not used by my senior as they did not see a need it. The administration was so exhausting as we have been dealing with more than 200 organizations.
Pros: Working with organizations in disadvantage areas
Cons: The was more administration to be done and exhausting at time
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Excellent learning and experience in the department
I am able to work with people with different personalities. I am able to build rapport with clients, trauma debriefing, counselling, available at any time and willing to relocate
Pros: I am a very accessible person and able to work with team
Cons: Long working hours
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I have good computer, communication, and interpersonal skills.
I have previously worked as a tutor, mentor at the university of Limpopo and have sound teaching skills. Currently I am working towards completing my Masters of Social Science degree in Criminology.I have successfully framed and developed to work as administrative officer, researcher and proposal writing person. I will provide outstanding contribution to all people including employers, customers, visitors and people surrounding the department. I strive for excellence and I’m young, well presented and dedicated person. I have excellent understanding of public service legislation, data capturing, administration, document management, tracking and retrieving information. I also have ability and knowledge to prepare reports, presenting research reports and filling system.
Pros: I am a trustworthy individual, who hold dear the values of dignity and integrity that are of essence in a professional environment. I am able to work under pressure and work individually or as part of group.
Cons: I am a trustworthy individual, who hold dear the values of dignity and integrity that are of essence in a professional environment. I am able to work under pressure and work individually or as part of group.
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Excellent learning experience
A typical work day would be household profiling, data capturing.It was such an amazing experience to have helped so many less fortunate people..To have gain so much experience...I have learnt so much in those few years i worked at the Department. I always worked well with my fellow collegues. The most challenges we we endured was safety
Pros: salary
Cons: Contract
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Best training mentors available to assist me
My overall duties were to conduct administrative work that included checking whether the salaries received are correct and corresponds with the time sheets provided by employees. I would be involved in checking and uploading of daily time sheets. I was also part of the recruiting and selecting process.. My relationships with my co-workers was professional and we understood the importance of working together as a team. I enjoyed the fact that each day I learnt something new withing the organisation and the fact that I received support from my mentors and supervisors. The most difficult aspect about my job was dealing with grievances within the workplace and we needed to be neutral and keep issues like these confidential
Pros: Opportunity to learn new policies
Cons: Inability to get placement after completing the internship
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