2) Selection

• Selection process

  Option 1

  • invite shortlisted candidates for an interview
  • written offer is made to the selected candidate
  • compile shortlisted candidates for an interview

  Option 2

  • offer employment in writing to selected candidate(s)
  • conduct interviews with shortlisted candidates
  • check information in CVs and contact references
• Selection process

  Screening as part of selection procedure:

  • check application documents against requirements of job
  • prepare shortlist of suitable candidates after screening
• Interviews

  The purpose of interview:

  • to determine candidate's suitability for job
  • evaluate skills and personal characteristics of applicant
  • matches information provided by applicant to the job requirements
• Interviews

  The role of an interviewer before the interview:

  • book and prepare venue for interview
  • inform all shortlisted candidates about date and place of interview
  • allocate same amount of time to interview each candidate on program
• Interviews

  The role of the interviewer during the interview:

  INTERVIEWER

  • make interviewee feel at ease
  • record interviewees' responses for future reference
  • do not misinform/ mislead the interviewee
• Interviews

  The role of the interviewer during the interview:

  INTERVIEWEE

  • ask clarity seeking questions
  • be inquisitive and show interest in the business
  • listen carefully to questions before responding
• Employment contract

  The meaning of an employment contract:

  • An agreement between employer and employee which is legally binding.
• Employment contract

  Aspects that need to be included in the employment contract:

  • Personal details of the employee
  • Job title/ position
  • Probation period
• Employment contract

  Legal requirements of an employment contract:

  • Employer and employee must both sign contract
  • Employer and employee must agree to changes on contract
  • May not contain any requirements that conflict with the BCEA
• Employment contract

  Reasons for terminating an employment contract:

  • Employees decided to leave and resign voluntarily
  • Employer dismisses an employee for valid reason(s), e.g. misconduct, etc.
  • An employee may have reached the pre-determined age for retirement.