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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.

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Good pension and medical aid + 13th cheque

Cons

Tight deadlines, stressful but competetive
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Good learning

A good company for experience and exposure. A professional environment to develop your career on local and international projects. Poor management is a con.
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Great place to gain knowledge

I am surrounded by engineers with great knowledge and the desire to help others to gain experience. It a positive work environment and great place for one to gain exposure.

Pros

Flexible work hours, great team work, best place to gain knowledge

Cons

salary increase no guaranteed and at a very slow pace.
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Toxic and hostile working environment

Working for Aecom SA was amazing in the first year of my career and they teach alot and the technology is also advanced.However, the environment is hostile as there is no room for growth and also no increases or/and bonuses. Working over time without pay is also a normal thing. There’s alot of favoritism aswel, if you are the bosses pet you are good.

Pros

Great projects, flexible, always in line with current technologies

Cons

Unpaid overtime, No bonuses and increases
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Very formal and rigid!

It did not have room for the younger professionals to create opportunities, it was very structured and therefore employees disengaged most of the time.
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Collaborative workplace where quality is paramount

This is a good place to work to gain a lot of industry experience. The collaboration that happens between offices from different countries are also inspiring.
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workplace culture

the respect was an ethnic here, for the success of the job, the team was well build with different expertise and knowledge. Aecom had an university where everyone must take some courses
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Below average

Favoritism and inequality very evident. No real chance of advancement unless you are a directors pet. Salary and benefits are really bad. No bonuses at all and little to no annual increases either. Overtime is a norm with no overtime payment. Complete disregard for employees with inhumane and insensitive ways about them in management and HR.
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Company with a Global Perspective

Gaining experience on various projects across the African continent and gaining experience on working with various cultures and international work ethic.

Pros

International exposure

Cons

Job Security
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Productive and fun workplace.

Its a vibrate environment with opportunities to learn. I started working there during my internship and have grown quiet a lot, my introduction to the working environment though the company was amazing and I was partnered with the best mentors.

Pros

great mentor ship

Cons

site hours
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Good company & working environment

I enjoyed the 18 years working for this company, as I was provided with many challenges & opportunities to enhance my knowledge in the payroll and accounting field. The payrolls for other African countries, significantly increased my awareness of the differing statutory requirements. All in all, my time spent here was productive, educational and enjoyable.

Pros

Good working environment & supportive Management

Cons

Too much time and cost involved in travelling to work
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Good

Working with AECOM was the best experience i had in my career. The work atmosphere and culture is amazing. The people working in the firm were very professional and i have enjoyed working there a lot. I would definitely consider working in AECOM again if i had the opportunity.
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Productive and Healthy working environment

AECOM is a good company but the salary/benefit was a bit of a disadvantage for me. It was productive and the environment was healthy. It was easy to settle as the people are welcoming.
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Very good company

In general, i can can only share positive feedback about working at AECOM. The corporate culture was great, and it filtered through to the general staff. The work life balance was very good.
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Excellent large scale experience

I enjoyed my time there though the opportunities to grow to higher levels are impacted by the companies firm structures. Its great for ealry to mid career individual who would gain valuable insight and hone his/ abilities

Pros

Great Exposure

Cons

Paths to higher levels limited
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Fun and productive

Working with real professionals that made me feel as part of them. They provide sufficient experience to be ready for final year. They are honest in terms of rating my progress as that was required by CPUT coordinator

Pros

Incoplete tasks

Cons

Professionalisim at the work p[lace
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Productive and fun

A great environment to start your training. Good work culture and ethics. Very professional team that encourages growth at all times.

Pros

Opportunities for advancement

Cons

Job security
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Socially responsible and employer-centred international company

AECOM is likely the biggest international company with nearly 100,000 employees worldwide. I was responsible for the implementation and advancement of project controls and project controls systems in the Africa region. This included technical installations & deployment, training and high-level administration. It also included the offering if PMIS services to clients as a stand-alone management service. I naturally adapt very well to new environments and people and would like to believe that I am generally liked and respected. My management style is inclusive and sympathetic, while stringent when required. The most enjoyable part of my job was the ability to express creativity in the manner with which system solutions are designed to suit specific products, the biggest challenge being change management for employees to adopt and adapt to new systems.

Pros

Exposure to international skills support

Cons

Adhering to limiting systems variables to streamline global standards
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Unethical Company

No consistency of job description. Always being thrown in the deep end by management. I am a person who likes stability in my position and preparation. As i take pride in what i do.
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Passionate about Civil Engineering

Working at AECOM has taught me a lot about Civil Engineering and Design work. They do give me training opportunities which I enjoy and they do mentor me to the best of their ability.
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Fortune 500 company,great learning experience

I really was impressed by the staff,they are soooo professional and willing to help,their commitment,and passion for the company.Aecom is a great brand and I tell my family and friends that it is a company I thought only existed in my dreams and I was amazed being there.There are alot of opportunities to grow and I love that management emphasizes education and they are motivators as well and everyone treats each person with deep respect. I had to work in assisting with measurements,linking BOQ estimates,site meeting ,assisting with tender adjudication,there is alot but it was a challenge to juggle many things in one time but I greatful I tried my best to meet those tasks and challenges.

Pros

exposure and growth, end of the year function

Cons

wish my 4 month contract to be renewed
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3,6 out of 5 stars for Work/Life Balance
3,6 out of 5 stars for Salary/Benefits
3,1 out of 5 stars for Job Security/Advancement
3,3 out of 5 stars for Management
3,5 out of 5 stars for Culture

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