South African Human Resource Management

South African Human Resource Management focuses on the knowledge and skills that managers at all levels need. The authors integrate contemporary international research and implementation with a South African perspective.

Written from a uniquely South African perspective, this book explores the many facets of the employment relationship. These include strategic employment processes, staff maintenance, trade union interactions, public sector labour relations and terminating employment relationships. This well-researched text, adapted from the best-selling South African Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice (Swanepoel, Erasmus, Van Wyk and Schenk), is rich in theory and applications. It explains the latest developments in structuring learning programmes for public officials, so that they are in line with the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as well as employment equity and affirmative action policies. It further details a workable Human Resource Management strategy for the public sector that includes practices in relation to performance management, appraisal systems, compensation and incentives management, and relevant legislation and regulations. This 2nd edition will be indispensable for all public sector managers, HR specialists, corporate strategists, trade unionists, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate Public Administration and Management students.

South African human resource management, now in its seven edition, answers the growing demand for human resource management (HRM) compendium specific to South Africa.

Book & CD. This fourth edition makes it clear that all who are interested in the sustainability of South Africa -- and Africa -- must put human resource management (HRM) at the very core of the management of organisations generally. The content is aligned to outcomes that are geared towards analytical and critical thinking about the theory and practice of HRM in South Africa. The African context is addressed, and ample information about HRM aspects 'elsewhere in Africa' is provided. This edition breaks away even further from the traditional structure of so many standard HRM textbooks. It challenges a broadening of the 'agenda' and scope of HRM work: HRM is not only about managing employees, but also about managing the work and the people who do the work of and in organisations. This may involve alternative ways of getting the work of organisations done superiorly. This book will help you to apply HRM effectively to achieve its ultimate aim, namely to add value to people, to organisations and to society. This comprehensive book is organised around themes such as: Developing an appreciation for the context of HRM in South Africa; Strategising, designing and planning as preparatory HRM work; Sourcing work talent; Facing the countrys people empowerment challenge; Meeting the reward and care challenge; Handling labour and employee relations challenges; Championing change and transformation; Managing HRM-related information, including HRM and sustainability reporting. Based on most recent theoretical developments, the emphasis is on the practical applications. Samples of relevant documents are included, and an accompanying CD contains a wealth of relevant resources as well as a continuing, integrating case study that serves as a basis for these applications, and individual and group activities. As a package, South African Human Resource Management will be extremely valuable to both current and aspirant managers, and human resource practitioners.

The 2nd edition of this guide includes updates on new legislation, such as the Employment Equity and Basic Conditions of Employment Act. It focuses on the knowledge and skills that managers need.

This report discusses important themes in the field of human resource management for the public sector, including managing employee relations, strategizing and planning human resources departments, and selecting employees within the equal employment opportunity guidelines. Current legislation of the field is discussed and new theories on local and international applied research are explored.