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Productive and fun work

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It was very interesting working for the City. From benefits to working in a free no stress environment.I believe working in an environment like the City is the best because you don't stress much about competition and people squirrel.

Pros

Stress free environment

Cons

Long hours
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Very good .inspiring & grooming company

What is the best part of working at the company?To be a supervisor...addressing people each and every time,motivate them .equipment themWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?To work with the team that is not willing to full engage their selves at workWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Quiet & clean area working with ensuring people
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Amazing

What is the best part of working at the company?Working with kids on play grounds. And giving them food parcelsWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?I didn't experience any stressful part during my time thereWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?All the staff are very friendly and accomodating. What is a typical day like for you at the company?When I'm tired and kids want to play
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Great work

What is the best part of working at the company?You explore ,meet new people and learn new things What is the most stressful part about working at the company?There isn't really stress you just have to stay committed and do your work then everything will be fineWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?It is spontaneous .....it's great What is a typical day like for you at the company?It's great there aren't really words to describe
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Excellent

What is the best part of working at the company?While working at the City of Cape town you got education training What is the most stressful part about working at the company?No stress at all everything is perfectWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Work free and safe they provide safety clothing and and they make sure everything is safe in the department where you are working What is a typical day like for you at the company?When the money delay for example of the late payment bcs of the queries
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Very slow and boring

Boring. Felt drained daily due to lack of stimulation.It was employment that's all.The people there were petty and sad.Management doesn't care about staff.No growth unless you're in with the cool kids.

Pros

It was a job

Cons

Boring
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Fun work place

What is the best part of working at the company?The support the city gives you in the field.The environment in which you work inWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?When you have to work on the field and the community is in riot or in strike What is the work environment and culture like at the company?It is good and welcoming to work inWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Good very exciting to go and work and help people in the communities
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Potential growth and endless possibilities.

What is the best part of working at the company?Very professional environment and supportive Manager. Skills transfer to the junior staff.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Never experienced stressful situation.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Condusive environment and culture for everyone.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Always excited to engage with staff members.
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Not one regret having to be an employee with the City

What is the best part of working at the company?Best employer I've ever worked for in my lifeWhat is the most stressful part about working at the company?To never fall into a slumb of being without integrityWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?always diversive and always a learning experienceWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Stressfull to give your best to always receive the best
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I was working on the field the and I was communicating with my leader on the fown,or if the is something new the will call us for meeting.

I was working a day no night shift,and I learned a lot.e.g team working,solving problems,multi task.As Epwp I was not focussing in 1 work.i was doin many types of work e.g.issuing folders,recieving folder's,filling and cleaning facilities.and the most enjoyable part was practising a office admin.

Pros

The were no free lunches n transport

Cons

8 hours
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Productive and fun

We working at high pace , the time management is good, salary is good also.This company needs someone who's able to work under pressure and someone who's going to sacrifice his /her time to complete the job

Pros

Free lunch

Cons

Long hours
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Productive place to work at with great benefits

-controls administration functions of the department.Leaning every day about the applicable laws and policies of the City.-Management okish but lack the will to develop employees.-Hardest part of of job is doing work outside of your job description and not being recognised of same.-Most enjoyable part is interacting with like-minded people

Pros

Benefits, study assistance, medical aid, smart technology

Cons

Promotions happens too slowly.
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Accountability and fun workplace

What is the best part of working at the company?I was reporting to guys who believe and implement open management system. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?A few people who wants their way irrespective of circumstancesWhat is the work environment and culture like at the company?Inclusiveness and friendly to allWhat is a typical day like for you at the company?Meetings, meetings, meetings to ensure communication and participation for each project is received by all stakeholders
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Good Benefits , bad culture

Let's just say, the better you manage the your relationships, the higher you'll climb the ladder. The skilled and hard working employees will always just do that.
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Challenging,productive and very teamwork orientated

A typical day at work is 07h30 to 16h00, remote work is offered to those whose lines of work allow it together with management.I learnt a total different way of thinking and how to approach an issue.Management is good if you're good and always available to assist if needed.Workplace culture is relaxed everyone does their bits at their own pace but all working against the same deadline.The hardest part of the job is all the yearly forms and procedures that need to be completed (IPM, Code of conduct, declaration of interests, etc)The most enjoyable part is that your colleagues become your family.

Pros

annual increase, stability, remote working, subsidies

Cons

stressful, long hours, traffic when working in office
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Challenging and beautiful place to work.

Job makes a difference to quality of life and environment for all residents of Cape Town.Unfortunately it is an extremely stressful position but ultimately satisfying.

Pros

Sense of purpose

Cons

Internal red tape
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I like working with elictricle work and cable and lights and working on the robots and all and willing to learn elictrical works and cleaninc roads .
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All I can say is that it is very nice to work for city.

It is very nice to work for City of Cape Town given a chance to work there again I won't hesitate to go back, I have learned to be positive about the things I want to achieve in life. Learnt to be confident as we were given a chance to comment during meetings and also to deliver some of the task(feedback) that we were given by our manager. He thought us to stand for our self, to work without supervision. The hardest part of the job is that we were doing the work for officials when they're not at work (on leave) whilst we not gonna be paid for. Enjoyable part of working for city we were treated as officials, getting uniforms, leaves and doing all the activities with them.

Pros

Free lunches

Cons

Normal hours
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Opertunity to work independently

I perform my daily task entirely on my own. I only receive my instructions during a briefing in the morning. I enjoy working in this manner. I can showcase my productivity this way.

Pros

Excellent benefits

Cons

Long travel to work
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No longer employed at company .

Was the best 16 years of my Job career. Good people good benefits and salary. Good for those starting career at entry level or in service. High stress tolerance required. Code of ethics and understanding of local government practices and procedures. MFMA is an advantage. GAAP applied.

Pros

Pension Medical Aid

Cons

Stress Oriented
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Street sweeping and cleaning areas where there are dumpings

I've enjoyed working in a team as everyone co operating with his or her work ,working in different areas was good as well and always listening to the instructions what your foreman gives you so that we keep our city's people happy with their needs in the community and always encourage them to not litter so that we keep our city clean and working with different people from different cultures was my strongest point as I enjoy meeting new people

Pros

Free lunches

Cons

Extending hours of work
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3,7 out of 5 stars for Salary/Benefits
3,7 out of 5 stars for Job Security/Advancement
3,7 out of 5 stars for Management
3,7 out of 5 stars for Culture

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