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Recruiting staff

When hiring employees you want to find people who are productive and will add value to your business.

There are some logical steps to follow in helping you achieve this goal.

1. Prepare a job description

  • Define the job responsibilities.
  • Select the terms of employment and level of competency.
  • Identify the essential and desired personnel requirements.
  • Prepare a list of selection criteria.
  • Establish the appropriate wages and conditions.
  • Decide if you need the support of a human resource agency.

2. Advertise the position

  • Prepare a job advertisement, taking care to avoid any discrimination.
  • Provide a job application form.
  • Arrange placement of the advertisement in the appropriate media.

3. Prepare a shortlist

  • Acknowledge receipt of applications.
  • Prepare a candidate shortlist.
  • Acknowledge applicants in writing.
  • Prepare questions relating to the job description and selection criteria.
  • Schedule interviews and inform applicants if they need to bring anything.
  • Appoint an interview panel.
  • Conduct interviews.

4. Appoint the successful applicant

  • Identify the best candidate.
  • List the reasons and match against selection criteria.
  • Check with referees.
  • Notify shortlisted applicants by letter.
  • Inform unsuccessful candidates.
  • Issue letter of appointment covering start date and employment conditions.

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More information

On this site
Before you start
Attracting staff

Other websites
Forms and publications for employers - Skills SA

Downloads
Selecting the right employee (PDF 240KB) - BizFacts

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