Job Evaluation
The standard PBS Contract of Employment provides for a job description to be part of the contract and provision is made for the employee’s work to be varied as reasonably required by the Employer to meet the needs of the business.
A basic policy on job evaluation is contained in the PBS Staff Handbook. It emphasises that there will be consultation with affected employees and hopefully, their co-operation obtained, before a job evaluation is revised.
Obviously the normal starting point for any revised evaluation is the current job description. Whether or not this is available, however, the areas to be covered must include:
1. the job title
2. an accurate and concise summary of the main purpose of the job
3. details of the main duties to be performed
4. details of the immediate superior who has responsibility for the job
5. details of any staff for whom the job holder has responsibility.
Any revision of a job evaluation should re-emphasise the need for flexibility in that job.
All PBS information sheets are designed to provide the detail you need to implement best business and employment practices. They are not a detailed commentary on the current law and where advice is needed in a specific case you should contact PBS for expert consultation.
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