HRM2601
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
DUE 24 APRIL 2025
SEMESTER 1 2025
,HRM2601
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
Read through the scenario below and then answer the questions that follow:
Founded in 2008 by Rajesh Sharma, Safari Stays has grown into one of South Africa’s
leading travel agencies, specialising in personalised travel experiences across Africa and
beyond. The company provides travellers with a seamless and efficient way to book
thousands of hotels and accommodation properties across various African countries.
Safari Stays promotes a workplace culture focused on creativity, collaboration, and
innovation, equipping its teams with advanced tools to enhance productivity and
efficiency.
Managing a platform of this scale requires a strong passion for technology. With offices
strategically located in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt, Safari Stays employs
talented professionals who continuously push boundaries, develop innovative solutions,
and add value to the company. The company’s mobile and web teams use modern
design patterns and reactive programming to make apps faster and better than any
competitor does. Data Scientists run machine learning algorithmics using innovative
technology. Customer support specialists employ the latest networking and support
software to offer help in 16 languages around the clock.
As Safari Stays continues to expand, effective communication, employee engagement,
and strategic hiring remain crucial to its long-term success. The company seeks to
implement innovative HR practices to enhance productivity, support work-life balance,
and ensure that employees are well-aligned with its overall business objectives.
, QUESTION 1
Describe the key functions and responsibilities of the human resource (HR)
department in Safari
Recruitment and Strategic Hiring
Identifying and recruiting skilled professionals across Safari Stays’ locations South Africa,
Kenya, Nigeria, and Egypt.
Creating detailed job descriptions and specifications, focusing on Skills, Knowledge, and
Abilities (SKAs), to match the company’s evolving tech-driven needs.
Ensuring alignment of new hires with the organisation’s values of creativity, collaboration,
and innovation.
Training and Development (T&D)
Using methods such as job-instruction training (JIT), coaching, and mentoring to upskill
employees.
Allowing employees and managers to gain a broad understanding of different functions,
enhancing flexibility and decision-making abilities.
Empowering employees by increasing responsibilities and promoting autonomy,
contributing to motivation and growth.
Supporting young professionals through formal and informal mentorships to develop
leadership potential.
Performance Management
Evaluating employee performance to ensure goals are met and providing feedback for
improvement.
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
DUE 24 APRIL 2025
SEMESTER 1 2025
,HRM2601
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025
Read through the scenario below and then answer the questions that follow:
Founded in 2008 by Rajesh Sharma, Safari Stays has grown into one of South Africa’s
leading travel agencies, specialising in personalised travel experiences across Africa and
beyond. The company provides travellers with a seamless and efficient way to book
thousands of hotels and accommodation properties across various African countries.
Safari Stays promotes a workplace culture focused on creativity, collaboration, and
innovation, equipping its teams with advanced tools to enhance productivity and
efficiency.
Managing a platform of this scale requires a strong passion for technology. With offices
strategically located in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt, Safari Stays employs
talented professionals who continuously push boundaries, develop innovative solutions,
and add value to the company. The company’s mobile and web teams use modern
design patterns and reactive programming to make apps faster and better than any
competitor does. Data Scientists run machine learning algorithmics using innovative
technology. Customer support specialists employ the latest networking and support
software to offer help in 16 languages around the clock.
As Safari Stays continues to expand, effective communication, employee engagement,
and strategic hiring remain crucial to its long-term success. The company seeks to
implement innovative HR practices to enhance productivity, support work-life balance,
and ensure that employees are well-aligned with its overall business objectives.
, QUESTION 1
Describe the key functions and responsibilities of the human resource (HR)
department in Safari
Recruitment and Strategic Hiring
Identifying and recruiting skilled professionals across Safari Stays’ locations South Africa,
Kenya, Nigeria, and Egypt.
Creating detailed job descriptions and specifications, focusing on Skills, Knowledge, and
Abilities (SKAs), to match the company’s evolving tech-driven needs.
Ensuring alignment of new hires with the organisation’s values of creativity, collaboration,
and innovation.
Training and Development (T&D)
Using methods such as job-instruction training (JIT), coaching, and mentoring to upskill
employees.
Allowing employees and managers to gain a broad understanding of different functions,
enhancing flexibility and decision-making abilities.
Empowering employees by increasing responsibilities and promoting autonomy,
contributing to motivation and growth.
Supporting young professionals through formal and informal mentorships to develop
leadership potential.
Performance Management
Evaluating employee performance to ensure goals are met and providing feedback for
improvement.
