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Mark H

1 reviews | Active since Feb 2022

28 Feb 2022, 12:28

Useless automated responses and even more useless staff at Rosebank College.

So we've paid upfront for semester 1 and Rosebank College was very accommodating until the payment was received. We get sent a username and password reset order to access the student portal. Several attempts later we get zero response from the support phone lines, nor any urgency from the e-mail addresses and *** that doesn't even exist. Zanele Mtshali. Understand me clearly, this response: "The campus will provide assistance with your query, please kindly visit the campus." does not cut it and you failing to contact me on my mobile to have this password issue resolved is clearly a reflection of a very long and hard fight I'll be having with Rosebank College. Whatsapp so called "live agents", most useless technological option actual live agents answering with exactly the same automated response Zanele gives. I demand a call back, I will not, repeat NOT get into a car to visit a campus for a password reset that can be done telephonically. My number and e-mail address is listed I expect a call. TODAY!

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Replies (22)
Rosebank College
Rosebank College's reply28 Feb 2022, 13:30
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Hi Mr Hinnings
We have received your review and we will request that the academic operations team assist you. As you have mentioned the Braamfontein campus I assume you attended class/semester start today?
The team will contact you soonest.
Regards
Rosebank College 
MH
Mark H's update28 Feb 2022, 14:13
Reviewer Update
He is studying online, you tell me which campus?Braamfontein is closest to me, but that’s not the issue here. Purpose for studying on line is to do exactly that. “Attend classes and material On-Line” kindly fix your processes and get back to me ASAP
Rosebank College
Rosebank College's reply28 Feb 2022, 14:33
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Hi

As per our emails sent to you we have escalated this to the online campus who will be in contact with you soonest.
The Online campus and Braamfontein campus are 2 different campuses. We were now able to allocate to the correct person to assist.
We trust to have the matter resolved soonest.
Regards
Rosebank College 
MH
Mark H's update28 Feb 2022, 14:50
Reviewer Update
As mentioned before, this has nothing to do with Braamfontein. It is the closest campus to my home. I sent you screenshots of your *********** Whatsapp and Web service as well as your staff responding to me telling me this "The campus will provide assistance with your query, please kindly visit the campus." If your wish is to have this. resolved I suggest someone call me on the number provided several times or refund me every cent I paid upfront. I can go waste my money and time elsewhere.
Rosebank College
Rosebank College's reply28 Feb 2022, 15:13
Official
Hi Mr Hinnings
The Online department is resolving the reset with your son's password as per the emails.
We have tried to call you as per your request however we are only getting voicemail.
Regards
Rosebank College
Rosebank College
Rosebank College's reply28 Feb 2022, 15:47
Official
Good Day
This is to confirm that the matter has been resolved.
Regards
Rosebank College
MH
Mark H's update28 Feb 2022, 15:53
Reviewer Update
Thank You,

I will liaise directly with Rosebank College's decision makers based on our telephonic conversation.


Rosebank College
Rosebank College's reply28 Feb 2022, 16:34
Official
Thank You Mr. Hinnings  
MH
Mark H's update02 Mar 2022, 14:35
Reviewer Update
I'm back, just as I thought the refund process would be more painful than the actual password reset. Here's my issue Vanessa Padayachy. (Copy/paste from my e-mails and calls that are so casually being ignored!!!!)


Sagren can you step in here please?
Contacts for Vanessa
Work: *** (No answer)
Skype: *** (No answer)
I’m clearly ignored, should I go public again to get my money refunded? Let me know if you'd like for me to post the rest? You have my number I'm waiting for a WRITTEN reply!
From: Mark
Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2022 at 09:51
To: Vanessa Padayachy <***>
Cc: Estelle Hirst <***>, Sagren Munsami <***>
Subject: Re: ST***4
Morning,
May I please have a reply? It's almost 24 hours later and we not getting anywhere

From: Mark
Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 2:49 PM
To: Vanessa Padayachy
Cc: Estelle Hirst; ***; Sagren Munsami
Subject: Re: ST***4
Hi Vanessa.
This wasn’t the only question. Please do not let me resort to going public with this too.
These were my questions
  1. Confirm the amount you will be refunding?
  2. Is the bank statement the only document you need?
  3. The turnaround time for the refund to reflect?
Based on your one-lined answer below, I assume the bank statement is all you need then. (please confirm)
Once you can confirm the amount you are refunding then you can get whatever documents you require to process the refund.
Please confirm so we can have this sorted out, I do not have the time to keep following up and asking questions that should’ve been answered initially.
Thanks.
From: Vanessa Padayachy <***>
Date: Tuesday, 01 March 2022 at 14:41
To: Mark
Cc: Estelle Hirst <***>,
Subject: RE: ST***4
Hi Mark
Proof of Bank Details (Do you need a bank statement? clarify) we need a bank statement in order to verify the account details
From: Mark
Sent: Tuesday, 01 March 2022 13:11
To: Vanessa Padayachy <***>
Cc: Estelle Hirst <***>
Subject: Re: ST***4
Vanessa, Hi
Can I please have a reply at your earliest convenience so we can furnish you with the documents?
Rosebank College
Rosebank College's reply02 Mar 2022, 15:36
Official
Hi
We will address your concerns. Thank You for the email.
Regards
Rosebank College
MH
Mark H's update03 Mar 2022, 09:44
Reviewer Update
Respond to the e-mails I sent:
Date: Wednesday, 02 March 2022 at 15:56
Date: Thursday, 03 March 2022 at 07:49
The working day has started for most people earning the money you are so casually holding on to! I have no problem reminding you every hour on the hour until I'm taken seriously.
MH
Mark H's update03 Mar 2022, 10:00
Reviewer Update
@Estelle Hirst - Here's your 10am reminder. I will check in at 11am again.
Rosebank College
Rosebank College's reply03 Mar 2022, 10:17
Official
Hi 
Your review is noted, as per your emails this matter resides with the finance department for resolution.
Regards
Rosebank College
MH
Mark H's update03 Mar 2022, 10:33
Reviewer Update
Regardless, if @Estelle Hirst won't come back by reply e-mail you'll get your 11am reminder until I get a response.
MH
Mark H's update03 Mar 2022, 11:01
Reviewer Update
Hopefully this will help anyone considering this joke for an institution:

These were my questions:
  1. Confirm the amount you will be refunding?
  2. The turnaround time for the refund to reflect?

This is their answer:
Good morning
Your refund request has been signed off and sent to our Finance for payment. I requested this as an urgent refund

Until now 11am I still have no confirmation of exactly when I can expect my money.

CPA
No. 68 of 2008: Consumer Protection Act, 2008. Point 4. is clear.

I'll check back in at 12pm.
Rosebank College
Rosebank College's reply03 Mar 2022, 11:20
Official
Hi
We have spoken to the finance team and as per email sent to you on 02 /03 /2022 @ 15h28 - both the amount to be refunded and the payment time frame of 7 working days outlined to you in the email.
If you have any additional concerns please liase directly with the Finance team with whom you have been in communication with.
Regards
Rosebank College

MH
Mark H's update03 Mar 2022, 11:28
Reviewer Update
Clearly my concerns are being ignored by your finance team, firstly what's so urgent about 7 working days, secondly is there a reason why they cannot confirm the refund amount to me in writing. I suggest you give me what I'm looking for in line with my rights.
MH
Mark H's update03 Mar 2022, 11:37
Reviewer Update
Confirmation of refund 7 business days on e-mail, as confirmed by Ms Hirst: "Payment therefore is Thursday the 10th" Until then, I consider this unresolved.
Rosebank College
Rosebank College's reply14 Nov 2022, 07:35
Official
Good day 

Please advise if you have been assisted successfully. 

Regards, 
Rosebank College 
MH
Mark H's update01 Dec 2022, 14:23
Reviewer Update
What a disgrace. Knowing your Checkpoint interview on 30 Nov was lined up and would be aired, all of a sudden I get this on 14th Nov - "Please advise if you have been assisted successfully. " As if you really care. In fact, let me stir some more seeing you ****** me of my hard earned money i.e. 10% Cancellation fee. Go back to your mails Tuesday, 14 June 2022 at 18:01 @ ***, ***, ***, ***, *** and *** and explain why my son is still getting SMS's reflecting a R34k + balance if Rosebank could not even give him an Online login. I suggest you stop playing cat and mouse and refund all the other individuals cancellation and reg fees who's time you are wasting. The media is welcome to contact me, I'll be happy to share ALL the e-mails I've kept.

MH
Mark H's update01 Dec 2022, 14:24
Reviewer Update
RESPOND TO MY EMAILS, YOU'VE BEEN AVOIDING ME SINCE JUNE 2022
Rosebank College
Rosebank College's reply06 Dec 2022, 10:30
Official
Hi Mark, 

please note that the Management team will look into this and revert. 

Thank you.

Rosebank College