STUDENT NUMBER: 62191411
ASSIGNMENT 02
UNIQUE NO.: 734211
OTE2601
ORIENTATION TO TEACHING ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT
SCIENCES
DUE DATE: 19 JULY 2023
, QUESTION 1:
1.1. The level of skills training of the population and the productivity of labour plays an
important role in South Africa’s ability to satisfy the needs of its inhabitants. Distinguish
between the different levels of skills in South Africa.
The following are levels of skills that are distinguishable in South Africa:
a. Unskilled Labour:
An unskilled occupational position requires no formal education in order to perform the job
well. Training is usually completed on the job in order to maintain desired standards in the
company or to keep up with changes and upgrades. These are usually the lowest-paid jobs.
There are many unskilled labourers in South Africa. Of all the skill-groups, this is the largest
group.
Examples of unskilled labour is as follows:
- Cleaners
- Labourers
- Bus conductors
- Hospital porters
- Grocery Clerks
- Hotel or residence housekeeper
b. Semi-skilled Labour:
A semi-skilled occupation requires a certain amount of basic training and education in order to
do their job. It doesn’t require working years towards an advanced qualification. Semi-skilled
qualifications only usually take months to complete. Refresher courses are given so that
employees can improve skills when necessary.
Examples of semi-skilled labour is as follows:
- Truck drivers
- Retail salespersons
- Flight attendants
- Security Guards
- Waiters
- Factory machine operator
c. Skilled Labour:
A skilled occupation refers to one which requires special training and skills. During training,
people are made aware of the commitment expected if they are to maintain the expected
standard of service. In these lines of occupations, the labourers should be capable of
exercising judgement and have substantial knowledge of the particular trade or industry.
Examples of skilled labour are as follows:
- Jewellers
- Electricians
1 STUDENT NO.: 62191411
ASSIGNMENT 02
UNIQUE NO.: 734211
OTE2601
ORIENTATION TO TEACHING ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT
SCIENCES
DUE DATE: 19 JULY 2023
, QUESTION 1:
1.1. The level of skills training of the population and the productivity of labour plays an
important role in South Africa’s ability to satisfy the needs of its inhabitants. Distinguish
between the different levels of skills in South Africa.
The following are levels of skills that are distinguishable in South Africa:
a. Unskilled Labour:
An unskilled occupational position requires no formal education in order to perform the job
well. Training is usually completed on the job in order to maintain desired standards in the
company or to keep up with changes and upgrades. These are usually the lowest-paid jobs.
There are many unskilled labourers in South Africa. Of all the skill-groups, this is the largest
group.
Examples of unskilled labour is as follows:
- Cleaners
- Labourers
- Bus conductors
- Hospital porters
- Grocery Clerks
- Hotel or residence housekeeper
b. Semi-skilled Labour:
A semi-skilled occupation requires a certain amount of basic training and education in order to
do their job. It doesn’t require working years towards an advanced qualification. Semi-skilled
qualifications only usually take months to complete. Refresher courses are given so that
employees can improve skills when necessary.
Examples of semi-skilled labour is as follows:
- Truck drivers
- Retail salespersons
- Flight attendants
- Security Guards
- Waiters
- Factory machine operator
c. Skilled Labour:
A skilled occupation refers to one which requires special training and skills. During training,
people are made aware of the commitment expected if they are to maintain the expected
standard of service. In these lines of occupations, the labourers should be capable of
exercising judgement and have substantial knowledge of the particular trade or industry.
Examples of skilled labour are as follows:
- Jewellers
- Electricians
1 STUDENT NO.: 62191411
