The iPERFORM Job Evaluation System
The iPERFORM Job Evaluation System was developed to address the challenges associated with existing job evaluation systems. We have conducted 10 years of research to develop the iPERFORM system, and some of our findings were:
- Most job evaluation systems were difficult to understand in terms of terminology.
- Many systems gave skewed grade outcomes, impacting pay and de-motivating employees.
- Most systems were outdated (some from the 60s) and had never been enhanced to meet the challenges of the modern employment world.
- Many systems are very costly, with an over-reliance on consulting companies for expensive ongoing consulting.
- In South Africa, it has taken one sector over 12 years to implement a job evaluation system.
The iPERFORM Job Evaluation System is a modern, computerized system that can be used in any industry, organization, local government, and public sector institutions. The method is simple, easy to understand and implement, and cost-effective.
Advantages of the iPERFORM System
- It does not take a fragmented approach to organizational development. It has seven inter-linked sub-systems, meaning a job evaluation can only be undertaken if the job descriptions are of high quality and aligned with the organizational structure.
- It is competency-based and has five broad bands.
- It has fewer job grades (20) compared to other systems, flattens organizational structures, and reduces skill gaps.
- It attempts to create skills flexibility and career paths.
- It achieves greater workforce mobility.
- It is inter-linked to Performance Management and Performance-Based Pay, which forms part of the iPERFORM Package.
- It is cost-effective (60% - 80% cheaper than current systems).
- Takes a maximum of 15 minutes to evaluate a job. Newly qualified HR graduates evaluated our job descriptions using our JE System, achieving an accuracy rate above 95%.
- It has a computerized formula to calculate salary scales for each job grade.
Competency-Based Job Factors
The iPERFORM Job Evaluation System uses competency-based job factors common to all jobs and clearly defined. There are five competency levels with the following common factors:
- Qualifications and Experience
- Physical/Mental Effort
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Key Performance Areas/Competencies
The system provides a higher level of objectivity and validity, ensuring job descriptions are of the highest quality to cover all factors adequately. It does not rely on comprehensive salary surveys but is linked to its own unique formulae for developing in-house salary scales and performance-based pay.
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www.iperform.org.za or contact us at [Email Removed For Privacy Reasons].
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