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Professional Registered Quantity Surveyor (Former Employee) - Sandton, Gauteng Head Office / Durban Regional Office - 23 March 2022
Very stressful and demanding environment. Being in this environment ahs enabled me to manage time more efficiently and achieving more deliverables, Management approach for career advancement is very biased and is centred on BEE status and non recognition of individual achievements. Workplace culture is excellent. Failing to get recognition for individual efforts and achievements. I can honestly say that I have gained recognition in both the private and government sector and now value the expertise and knowledge gained over the years having worked for this company.
Pros
Good pension and medical aid + 13th cheque
Cons
Tight deadlines, stressful but competetive
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3,0 out of 5 stars for Work/Life Balance
4,0 out of 5 stars for Salary/Benefits
3,0 out of 5 stars for Job Security/Advancement
3,0 out of 5 stars for Management
3,0 out of 5 stars for Culture
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the office was very welcoming and everyone was nice. everyone worked well in team projects. we had meetings and they were very productive and worth while.
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