OTE2601 – Assignment 2 Memo – 15
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1.1. The level of skills training of the population and the productivity of
labour play 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.
1. An unskilled occupation
Requires no training. Unskilled labourers include cleaners, labourers, bus
conductors and hospital porters. Training is done on the job when it is
required in order to maintain standards and to stay abreast of changes.
2. A semi-skilled occupation
Requires a certain amount of basic training. Semi-skilled labourers include
factory machine operators, typists or waiters. At this level, refresher courses
are given so that employees can improve their skills when necessary.
3. A skilled occupation
This is one for which several years of training is necessary. Jewellers,
electricians, carpenters, secretaries and building supervisors are examples of
skilled labourers. During training, people become aware of the commitment
expected if they are to maintain the expected standard of service.
4. A professional and managerial occupation
Requires high qualifications (either from a technicon, university or technical
college) and specialisation in a certain direction, for example, lawyers, social
workers, teachers, doctors, engineers, opticians and chemists.
July 2022
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, Question 1
1.1. The level of skills training of the population and the productivity of
labour play 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.
1. An unskilled occupation
Requires no training. Unskilled labourers include cleaners, labourers, bus
conductors and hospital porters. Training is done on the job when it is
required in order to maintain standards and to stay abreast of changes.
2. A semi-skilled occupation
Requires a certain amount of basic training. Semi-skilled labourers include
factory machine operators, typists or waiters. At this level, refresher courses
are given so that employees can improve their skills when necessary.
3. A skilled occupation
This is one for which several years of training is necessary. Jewellers,
electricians, carpenters, secretaries and building supervisors are examples of
skilled labourers. During training, people become aware of the commitment
expected if they are to maintain the expected standard of service.
4. A professional and managerial occupation
Requires high qualifications (either from a technicon, university or technical
college) and specialisation in a certain direction, for example, lawyers, social
workers, teachers, doctors, engineers, opticians and chemists.
