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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.

Pros

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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Productive, professional and friendly place.

What is the best part of working at the company?Learnt a lot from the company, given an opportunity to grown both professionally, intellectually and personally. Was enabled space to contribute to engineering problem solving with challenges encountered on site. Learnt the true meaning of working as a team and making sure that deliverables are met on target and maintained quality assurance at all times on each task given.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Work load although was manageable with proper time management for each task assigned.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?It is a very conducive work environment where each member is treated with respect and are given an open platform to communicate any issues or suggestions they might have. The culture embodies professionalism, friendliness, and respect of all members irrespective of their designation or position. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Morning meeting to catch up on progress of on going activities, discuss any challenges and formulate solutions. Discuss ways on how to better time-management on assigned tasks and ability to prioritize work assigned. Always keeping safe at all times.
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Production and learning culture

Encourages professionalism and professional registration of the employees with their respective institutions. Promotes safe working environment for employees and practices that same code in the jobs/projects they take on.
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misery

Some line managers need management training. They have zero people skills. If you work yourself up and earn a bit more they will let you go. The typical consultant rule applies where they want fast and cheap labour.

Pros

nice projects

Cons

long hours, hate, horrible managers
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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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:( Local management

The company took a different direction. Loads of internal conflict between Global and Local management. No Support form Local Management. Still enjoyed my work though

Cons

Local management
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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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Engineering is never the same as each day is different from the previous. Engineering is on-going and forms part of daily procedures.

Engineering is never the same as each day is different from the previous. Engineering is on-going and forms part of daily procedures. Management styles and working environment always teach you things like to learn and not making hasty, irrational decisions. Clients are always correct and treat everybody with respect.

Pros

Imaculate working environment.

Cons

Long hurs as engineering is used to.
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Productive & structured workplace

A typical day at work would include developing solutions with a wide collection of engineering and architectural groups.The company has broad exposure to all engineering disciplines. architectural and management services, as well as quality control during construction. I have learnt to improve communication skills and to develop cost-effective civil- and structural solutions. In a general sense, the value of a healthy work atmosphere that encourages productivity, good inter-personal relations and an appreciation of humour (when the work schedule gets hectic) added to the technical skills. The hardest part of the job is to do focused detail quality checks of drawings, schedules and designs to ensure that all known potential problems are avoided. The most enjoyable part of my work is to see satisfied clients requesting further work on new projects.

Pros

Wide-ranging world-wide opportunities.

Cons

The engineering market wants above-average work at a discount.
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managers are always polite and willing to help

Had a good relationship with the people and managers. They were will to listen and help you. They always send their staff on training. They are good companies to work for

Pros

Good companies to work for

Cons

bad management
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Productive, Fun and Supportive

We start work at 8am, most Mondays we have a resource meeting to talk about the week and what needs to be done in the week. Management is always giving advice and makes working at AECOM pleasant. My co-workers are extremely supportive and caring. We are more like a family in the office and we all very close. We do a lot of team building and sport activities together. The hardest part of my job is working long hours in the retail sector but i am grateful for the experience. I really enjoy working and going for training to better myself. I learn something new every week and I find the retail sector extremely interesting. It take a lot of hard work and long hours but the experience is worth it all.
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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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a good organiser, have clear understanding of goals and execution

I have a strong sense of loyalty to my employer I have solid Administrative project co-ordination skills such as • Time management • Budget control and Invoicing • Document registration and control & archiving • Correspondence with clients and scope control with change orders. • Quality systems and management • Maintaining a Risk Register and Program • Sub-consultant and staff agreements and appointments • Administrative deliverables such as reports on projects Previously I was involved in training.
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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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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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let the site team be honest, loyal and open. we have one mission on site and that is supervise and monitor quality of works, time and money .

I always enjoy my job when there are no hidden agendas at the top management. because it is frustrating when the subordinates doing their level best on the ground whilst there are decisions and deviations that are taken at the top level without communicating with those physically involved on the ground - it creates confusion and one feels stupid.

Pros

passionate about my work when with a supportive hard working team

Cons

unpaid overtime
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Professional Multi disciplinary Consulting Engineering practice

A well structured Consulting Engineering Company. With great Management and co-workers.

Cons

Flexi hours
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Productive

Very productive I learn a new experience on a daily basis The management team is very accommodating I teach my co-workers my knowledge from previous experiences that i have acquired. I enjoy learning new things and I regard hard things as learning chapters.

Pros

Days off

Cons

Working overtime
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Productive

I learned a lot, the co-workers are very frindly and helpful as well as the management. The most enjoyable part was there is staff meeting every month where everyone get to engage with the management and suggest work enviroment, team building exercises and so on.

Pros

free braai end of every month
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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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