Pros
- Strong financial position – The company is well-capitalised, which is likely the only reason it has survived this long despite widespread dysfunction.
Cons
- Rampant cronyism has created a toxic network of unqualified, inexperienced and incompetent individuals occupying roles they have no business holding. - Mates hiring mates culture fosters exclusive cliques that aggressively target and undermine anyone who threatens to expose their unearned status. - Unprofessional conduct is not the exception, but the norm—management either lacks the insight or the courage to confront these internal influencers. - The workplace resembles a playground for backroom deals, misconduct and incompetence. I personally witnessed the following: - Deliberate theft of company assets disguised as stock ordering "mistakes" for personal use or resale - Repeated costly errors by unqualified staff, with no consequences - Blatant misuse of company resources, including staff running side businesses during work hours - Squandered talent, with competent professionals overlooked while incompetence is rewarded - Expert advice dismissed, as qualified consultants are undermined by underqualified subordinates - Confidentiality is non-existent — sensitive salary and internal data is freely passed around among friends across departments (notably ICT and administrative). - Internal safeguards are ignored, allowing personal relationships to override professional standards. - While field operatives working in high-risk areas are held to strict no-alcohol or drug policies, substance abuse in corporate offices is overlooked — often involving the very individuals showcased to promote a polished corporate image. - There is a clear double standard in policy enforcement, with management wilfully blind or selectively applying rules to avoid disrupting their inner circle.