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Productive and fun work
general worker/cleaner (Former Employee) - Cape Town, Western Cape - 29 November 2023
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The most useful review selected by IndeedIt 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
home base care (Former Employee) - Cape Town, Western Cape - 24 November 2023
What is the best part of working at the company? To be a supervisor...addressing people each and every time,motivate them .equipment them What 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 work What is the work environment and culture like at the company? Quiet & clean area working with ensuring people
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Admin Clerk (Former Employee) - Kuils River, Western Cape - 24 November 2023
What is the best part of working at the company? Working with kids on play grounds. And giving them food parcels What is the most stressful part about working at the company? I didn't experience any stressful part during my time there What 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
cleaner (Former Employee) - Cape Town, Western Cape - 23 November 2023
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 fine What 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
Facility Protection Officer (Former Employee) - Western Cape - 22 November 2023
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 perfect What 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
Data Capturer (Former Employee) - Cape Town, Western Cape - 14 November 2023
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
Electrical Apprentice (Former Employee) - Cape Town, Western Cape - 8 November 2023
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 in What 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 in What 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.
Senior Administrative Clerk (Former Employee) - Cape Town, South Africa - 7 November 2023
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
Senior Admin Clerk (Former Employee) - Cape Town, Western Cape - 30 October 2023
What is the best part of working at the company? Best employer I've ever worked for in my life What is the most stressful part about working at the company? To never fall into a slumb of being without integrity What is the work environment and culture like at the company? always diversive and always a learning experience What 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.
Census supervisor. Epwp at City of Cape Town (Former Employee) - Cape Town, Western Cape - 20 October 2023
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
Informal settlement (Current Employee) - Western Cape - 15 October 2023
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
Administrator (Current Employee) - Goodwood, Western Cape - 5 October 2023
-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
Professional Officer (Former Employee) - Cape Town, Western Cape - 2 October 2023
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 circumstances What is the work environment and culture like at the company? Inclusiveness and friendly to all What 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
Professional Officer (Current Employee) - Cape Town, Western Cape - 28 September 2023
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
Technical Officer (Current Employee) - Cape Town, Western Cape - 18 September 2023
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.
Manager Wastewater (Current Employee) - Bellville - 11 September 2023
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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general worker (Former Employee) - Cape Town, Western Cape - 10 September 2023
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.
EPWP Clerk (Former Employee) - Fezeka building - 8 September 2023
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
Operational Supervisor Driver (Current Employee) - Western Cape. South Africa - 4 September 2023
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 .
Office Administrator: Finance (Former Employee) - Cape Town, Western Cape - 31 August 2023
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
Solid waste Management Epwp worker (Former Employee) - Eerste Rivier, Western Cape - 16 August 2023
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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