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Updated 22 Jul 2020
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Fani Titi
49 Ratings
Pros
"Investec has a good work life balance" (in 29 reviews)
"Great culture and great work life balance" (in 27 reviews)
Cons
"Flat structure leads to a lack of job titles" (in 12 reviews)
"Long hours are quite normal too" (in 9 reviews)
"Great place to work!"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsApproves of CEOI have been working at Investec full-time
Pros
Flexible working, working from home
Cons
Some people do not agree with the flat hierarchy structure
We're happy to hear that you're having a great experience working at Investec, we love hearing positive feedback. I've let our Careers team know.
"Fabulous Company"
I worked at Investec full-time
Pros
Love love love their culture. It might not be for everybody but it was for me. Atmosphere was friendly and the pay was great!
Cons
Flexibility was an issue but it probably depends on your Team and your Manager
Investec Response
July 9, 2020 – Social Media Online engagement manager
We are so happy that you enjoyed working at Investec and that our culture was perfect for you. We appreciate your feedback and we will definitely pass it on to our careers team.
"Not bad"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Investec full-time for more than a year
Pros
Culture, Colleagues, Brand, systems, facilities
Cons
Low pay, slow and limited progression. Too many dinosaurs.
Investec Response
June 30, 2020 – Social Media Online engagement manager
We are glad to see that you enjoyed our culture, brand, facilities and systems used. We appreciate the feedback, especially about the limited progression and low pay.
"Pros and Cons"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendI worked at Investec full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
The compensation and bonus was good
Cons
There was bad management and bullying
Investec Response
June 4, 2020 – Social Media Online engagement manager
Thank you for sharing this with us, and speaking out about your experience. We take this feedback very seriously, as bullying goes against what we stand for and our culture. We would like the opportunity to discuss the issues you've raised. Please send us an email with your contact details to investec.socialmedia@investec.co.za so that Group HR can get in touch.
"Good company"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I have been working at Investec full-time
Pros
Investec has a good work life balance
Cons
No job titles which doesn't help
Investec Response
April 15, 2020 – Social Media Online engagement manager
Thank you for your five star review, we appreciate it! I have forwarded your feedback to our Careers team.
"Investec loves and cares"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Investec full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Loving and caring family environment
Cons
Medial day to day internal BU struggles can become draining
Continue readingInvestec Response
March 3, 2020 – Social Media Online engagement manager
Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad to see that you are enjoying the environment and that you have been with us for a while. I have forwarded your feedback on to our HR Team.
"Culture"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Investec full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Culture is great. People are great.
Cons
Things have changed since founders stepped down. Need better progression plans for young employees. Better transparency on overall strategy from senior leaders.
Investec Response
February 18, 2020 – Social Media Online engagement manager
Thank you for sharing your review. We love that you enjoyed our culture and our people. We have let our HR team know about your feedback.
"Good pay, no say"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Investec full-time for more than a year
Pros
Good pay, meet nice people.
Cons
Micromanagement and lack of clear direction
Continue readingInvestec Response
February 18, 2020 – Social Media Online engagement manager
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, we're glad to hear that you were happy with your contract and that you enjoyed meeting the people here. I have forwarded your feedback and suggestions to our Careers team.
- Helpful (1)
"Good hours, terrible company"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at Investec full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
9 - 5, easy work.
Cons
Boys club. If you aren't South African you will be overlooked.
- Helpful (1)
"Treated well on the surface"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at Investec full-time for more than a year
Pros
One is superficially treated well in terms of office parties, rewards schemes, recognition and training/away days.
Cons
Do not be fooled by the espoused flat hierarchy. The politics and nature of the business mean you can easily be treated unfairly and dropped, and glass ceilings are prevalent.
Continue readingInvestec Response
December 26, 2019 – Social Media Online engagement manager
Thank you for your review. We are glad to see that you enjoyed the recognition, training and rewards schemes. I have sent your feedback to our Wealth and Careers Teams as they take this feedback very seriously.
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Investec Response
May 4, 2020 – Social Media Online engagement manager