HRF | Key Concepts

Question 1

Job Analysis

Answer 1

This term refers to the components of job descriptions and specifications as it relates to employees within an organization.

Question 1

Job Description

Answer 1

Describes the duties and responsibilities of a specific job.

Question 2

Job Specification

Answer 2

Describes the minimum acceptable personal qualities, skills and qualifications needed for the job.

Question 3

Recruitment

Answer 3

The process used by businesses to identify vacancies in the business and attract suitable candidates for it.

Question 4

Internal Recruitment

Answer 4

Refers to the use of internal sources to advertise vacancies within an organization.

Question 5

External Recruitment

Answer 5

Refers to the use of external sources to advertise vacancies within an organization.

Question 6

Interview

Answer 6

Refers to a conversation between a job applicant and a representative of an employer which is conducted to asses whether the applicant should be hired for a vacancy.

Question 7

Interviewer

Answer 7

Refers to the representative of an employer conducting the interviews

Question 8

Interviewee

Answer 8

Refers to the applicant who made himself available for the interview after being shortlisted.

Question 9

Introduction

Answer 9

Refers to the process of introducing new employees to the business and its relevant aspects.

Question 10

Placement

Answer 10

Process whereby a new employee is placed within a vacant position.

Question 11

Training/Skills Development

Answer 11

Refers to the acquisition of new skills and knowledge by employees.

Question 12

Retrenchment

Answer 12

Process whereby an organization reduces the number of employees for operational reasons.

Question 13

Employment Contract

Answer 13

Oral or written agreement specifying terms and conditions under which a person consents to perform certain duties in return for an agreed upon wage/salary.

Question 14

Piece-Meal Salary Determination

Answer 14

Workers are paid according to the number of items/units produced.

Question 15

Time-Related Salary Determination

Answer 15

Workers are paid for the amount of time spent at work/on a project.

Question 16

Fringe Benefits

Answer 16

Compensation beyond a regular wage/salary, which are exempted from taxation as long as certain conditions are met.

Question 17

Compulsory Benefits

Answer 17

Refers to benefits that Businesses are legally required to offer its’ employees.

Question 18

Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)

Answer 18

This fund offers short-term financial assistance to workers when they become unemployed or are unable to work due to illness, adoption or maternity leave.

Question 19

Basic Conditions Of Employment Act

Answer 19

This Act regulates labour practices and sets out the rights and duties of employers and employees.

Question 20

Labour Relations Act

Answer 20

Ensures social justice by establishing the rights and duties of employers and employees in the workplace.

Question 21

Employment Equity Act

Answer 21

Requires employers to engage in proactive employment practices to increase the representation of designated groups in the workplace.

Question 22

Skills Development Act

Answer 22

This Act regulates the improvement of the skills of workers by promoting education and training in the workplace.