CAREERS CAREER CHOICES Core Elements Of a Job

CAREERS & CAREER CHOICES

Core Elements Of a Job Contract • Contains specific details about: • The position you have been appointed for • Work hours • Pay (remuneration) etc

Worker Rights and Obligations • Employee and employer relationships are based on TRUST • Both the employee and employer have rights • These rights are protected by the law • For every right there in an obligation

General Employer Rights • To receive the agreed salary/pay on the arranged date • Leave benefits • To be treated fairly and with respect • Not to be discriminated against or unfairly dismissed • Safe working conditions • Supplied with necessary equipment in order to do your job • Not to be victimised if they claim their rights (grievances / complaints)

General Employer & Employee Obligations • EMPLOYER: • Keep to the terms of the contract • Pay the employee’s salary on time • May not cut holiday or sick leave

General Employer & Employee Obligations • EMPLOYEE: • May not stay away from work whenever they want to • Be at work on time • May not leave the work place without permission • May not take sick leave when they aren’t sick

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Conditions Of Service: The Job Contract • A job contract is a signed agreement that is binding by law • It safe guards the employer as well as the employee • A job contract refers to conditions of service and the job descriptions

Elements of a Contract • The name of the contracted • Holiday leave parties • Sick leave • Starting date of employment • Pension and medical aid • A job title and description benefits (if applicable) • The address of the • Grievance procedure workplace • Disciplinary procedure • The agreed salary • Notice period • Hours of work

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Labour Laws • Labour laws guide the conduct of both employers and employees • The contracts of employment and employment relationships are guided by: • Labour Relations Act • Employment Equity Act • Basic Conditions of Employment Act

COMMISSION FOR CONCILIATION, MEDIATION & ARBITRATION (CCMA) • If an employee feels they have been unfairly dismissed or treated, they can go to the CCMA • The labour relation act provides clear legal guidance on disputes, negotiations and strike action.

Labour Relations Act • Protects the rights of employers and employees • The main purpose of this act is to ensure that no employee is treated unfairly or discriminated against • Ensures everyone’s constitutional rights to fair labour practices • If an employee is unfairly dismissed they may go to the CCMA • LRA provides clear legal guidance on disputes, negotiations and strike action

Employment Equity Act • Aims to protect and achieve equity by encouraging equal opportunities • It applies to all employers and workers and protects workers and job seekers from unfair discrimination • It also provides a framework for implementing affirmative action within the workplace

Basic Conditions of Employment Act • Applies to all employers and employees • Ensures workers are treated fairly • Stipulates legal requirements with regards to: • Working hours (normally 40 hours a week) • Overtime • Meal breaks • Shift work • Annual leave, family leave, maternity leave • Termination of contract • Remuneration

Principles of Equity and Redress • Tries to overcome discriminations of the past: • Discrimination against women • Discrimination against non-white people • Gives people the opportunity to improve their lives through better education and jobs

Recruitment Process: General Trends and Practices • Recruitment processes are the methods employers use to find suitable employees • Most recruitment processes involve the following: • Identify the need to employ someone • Gather the requirements for a particular position • Advertise the job • Review all the CV’s received and short-list suitable candidates • Complete background checks • Interview suitable candidates

Recruitment Process: General Trends and Practices • Finding Suitable Candidates • Advertise in the media • Some companies use specialised recruitment companies to help them • Advertise on social media • The advertisement must be clear so that the right candidates will apply

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Trade Unions and Organised Labour • A trade union is an association of workers in the same or related trade • They protect their rights and interests in the workplace • Paid for and run by members • Workers elect representatives from the workforce who represent them, they are known as shop stewards • Shop Stewards report back on their discussions to workers

Work Ethics & Societal Expectations • Work Ethics: • The values that a person has towards their work • Someone with a good work ethic believes in hard work, reliability, honesty and taking responsibility for their work

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The Value of Work: How Work Gives Meaning to Life • Work provides an income • A salary makes one feel independent and a sense of not having to rely on others • With an income one can plan their life and set goals • Pay off study loans or save money • Enjoy leisure activities • Refer to mind map on page 172

RECAP: Complete the following activities in this chapter Activity 1, Pg 155, No 1 -4 Activity 2, Pg 158, No 1 -2 Activity 4, Pg 167, No 1 -5 Activity 7, Pg 171, No 1& 2