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ROLE PROFILING AND SALARY BENCHMARKING

Nikita Pillay, HR & profiles form the basis of key junior levels, particularly with
Compliance, Best- talent management applications – the volume of data that can be
Practice Specialist, from recruiting and onboarding generated when comparing pay
DRG Outsourcing to development, grading of for roles that are common in the
marketplace.
positions, and succession
R planning. Properly constructed components of the package can
The value of different
role profiles serve to establish
arising out of uncertainty.
emuneration, role clarity and mitigate conflict differ greatly depending on the
employer. Salary benchmarking
one of the Salary benchmarking is a considers all aspects of
key elements process by which an organisation remuneration to ensure an
in the Total jobs are matched (typically, at accurate reflection of the package
Rewards least 70% match) to similar jobs is given.
model,
remains and descriptions in a selected Importantly, salary
the most critical factor for the salary survey or other source of benchmarking allows
market pay data.
attraction, motivation and companies to make comparisons Government has made significant years to come. Failure to do so
retention of staff both to and Companies often come to of these figures between a large changes to Employment Equity may be costly as employers may
in an organisation. To remain us wondering whether their number of businesses. As part (EE) reporting requirements receive hefty penalties should the
competitive organisations should senior executives’ remuneration of the analysis, research can with the goal to improve the Department of Labour conduct an
review the way they establish their packages are in line with those determine the overall mean, accuracy and efficiency of equal pay for equal work audit.
pay levels. offered by other organisations as well as lower and upper collecting data about wage With the correct role profiling

Role profiling and salary of similar size. Few employers quartiles, of staff members disparities between the highest- and salary benchmarking
benchmarking can help routinely have access to this overall compensation packages. paid and lowest-paid employees. technology, we are able to aid in
organisations to overcome information and gaining it In developing a suggested pay- This will enable the Department helping you build consistency
various issues. Crucially, this can be challenging. Pay varies line and salary scale structure of Employment and Labour across the organisation. It is our
is a much more focused and widely depending on sector the organisation’s policies on to identify wage gaps and set pleasure to assist companies in
detailed process than simply and many other factors. remuneration must be taken benchmarks for different sectors. these critical areas of attraction,
interrogating a traditional salary Salary benchmarking allows into consideration, such as Employers must ensure that they motivation, and retention of
survey to establish a salary range organisations to get an idea of skills shortages and premiums, have policies and mechanisms their staff. 
for a job title. these differences, while finding competitive position, review in place to resolve remuneration
out pay levels typical in their dates, lead/lag policy, etc. For more information contact
Role profiling helps create own sector. gaps and avoid unfair T: +27 (0)31 7670625
profiles that replace complicated One needs to identify the discrimination, real or, perceived. E: nikita@drg.co.za
and poorly structured job Some businesses have market segment with which the If there are disproportionate W: www.drg.co.za
descriptions, often no more remuneration committees organisation should compare differences in remuneration that
than a ‘duty list’, with reference in place for this purpose but itself, e.g. industry sector and are not justifiable, they need to
documents that are far more knowing where to start can be choose the position within that take measures to progressively
useful for employees, managers, difficult. Salary surveys can be market for which you strive, e.g. reduce such differences or face
and hiring teams. These role useful for benchmarking at more median, upper quartile, etc. possible consequences in the

WHY ARE REGULAR DENTAL VISITS

CONSIDERED A LUXURY?

potentially serious dental health nothing to be concerned about, Often when people have dental
problems to be detected. These but they could save your life. problems, they use the internet to
range from tooth decay and gum Dental hygienists are often find solutions which can be very
disease, which could result in disregarded when it comes to misleading. To qualify as a dentist
the loss of teeth if ignored, to managing your oral health, but requires many years of training to
children requiring orthodontic they offer valuable services. They acquire both the knowledge and
treatment, or to aligning crooked assist in promoting preventive expertise required. In addition,
teeth. Early identification and dental health and treating gum says Dr Amod, “I wish to build
management of these potential disease. This includes cleaning relationships with my clients by
problems means that they your teeth (a ‘scale and polish’) seeing them regularly, which will
are easier, and therefore less by removing plaque and tartar, allow me to tailor advice and
expensive, to treat. both of which cause tooth decay support specific to their needs.
We offer long term care of your
Symptoms of pain or bleeding and gum disease. teeth, and we will be happy to
gums mean that a tooth or teeth Crown Dental Studio hygienist produce a detailed treatment plan
Dr Fareed Amod of Crown Dental Studio could be damaged. Suddenly, the Mateenah Amod says, “Having to transform your smile. If you
relative cost of the missed dental a cleaning at least two to three take care of your oral hygiene,
alculating how best to Routine dental care is an check-up will seem insignificant times a year is recommended to you are doing your share of the
work and then I can do mine.”
spend your monthly essential part of keeping your in comparison to the costs of root help ensure that no issues are
Cbudget is often difficult. teeth healthy and fighting against canal work, false teeth, or dental developing and to remove the Crown Dental Studio is one
Bills must be paid, and food plaque and cavities. “Dentists implants to repair a smile. build-up of plaque that happens of the few truly 24-hour dental
has to be provided. So, the six- not only solve problems, but they In addition, a dental screening over time even with brushing practises in Durban as this is not
monthly dental check-up or teeth can also prevent them,” says Dr should include an examination and flossing.” limited to emergency dentistry
clean is often perceived to be a Fareed Amod of Crown Dental of the head and neck as well as Dental hygienists help you to treatment. 
luxury. In addition, many people Studio. “I ensure that my patients the lips, cheeks, tongue, palate, keep your teeth and gums healthy
are anxious to see the dentist and obtain the necessary advice, floor of mouth and gum tissues. by showing you the correct home T: +27 (0) 81 207 8621
x-rays, and other services that are
will either delay or avoid a visit. During this examination the care routine required and may E: info@dramod.co.za
W: www.dramod.co.za
However, missing your regular designed to protect your teeth dentist will check for any lumps suggest a product that can prevent
and ensure that your mouth is
trips to the dentist could cost you healthy.” on your head or neck. They will problems from developing or
more rands when you discover also check for any red or white persisting. This is advice that you
that you have a serious dental Perhaps even more importantly, patches in the mouth. Usually, won’t hear if you skip your check-
health problem. regular appointments allow many these examinations will find ups or cleans to save money.

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