Job and Pay Architecture

Who should attend this course?

Human generalists and consultants, payroll officers/ administrators/managers, finance/accounts staff, senior and middle management, supervisors, team leaders, union leaders, compensation and benefits staff, remuneration managers and analysts, general staff.

Key Outcomes

Day 1

Understand the rules, principles, and key components of Job Profiling, and the impact profiles have on HR and remuneration processes.

• The importance of Job Profiling, and how it affects all HR and Remuneration processes;

• The basics of Organisational Design and Job Profile context;
• The purpose and value of Job Profiles;
• The definition of a Profile and the important terminology used during the profiling process;
• Job Profile writing rules;
• The preparation processes when planning a profiling project, including various information sources and materials needed, and different methods for gathering accurate information to ensure the most accurate outcome;
• The role of HR vs that of the managers during the profiling process;
• Key components of a valid profile template;
• Concepts of writing an accurate profile using correct profiling language;
• How to perform effective interviews and what type of questions to ask;
• Helpful tips and guidance to ensure success.

Learn to interpret the fundamental principles of Job Evaluation using the Paterson Job Evaluation methodology.

• Understand the fundamental principles of Job Evaluation,
• Understand the role of the Job Evaluation committee,
• Compare the various Job Evaluation systems,
• Understand the theory and principles of Paterson Job Evaluation methodology,
• Understand the basic principles of the other JE systems.
• Competently evaluate jobs utilising the Paterson or SST Job Evaluation methodologies.

Day 2-3

Understand the role of remuneration in the organisation and best practices:

• What a Job Profile is and how it impacts all the other HR and Remuneration processes;

• Overview of Paterson Job Evaluation foundations, rules, and Principles;
• Basics of salary structuring (Pay Scales, Surveys, and Equal Pay for Work of Equal Value);
• Total Package overview and benefits;
• Performance Management and Performance Related Pay (PRP);
• Overview and considerations when linking Pay to Performance)
• Variable pay (overview and basics of Long Term and Short Term Incentive design principles;
• Basics of employee engagement and Career Paths;
• Basics of remuneration strategy.

The responsibilities, duties, authorities, roles, and functions of a remuneration committee, and its relationship to the Board;

• Whom to appoint and why;

• Remuneration strategy in relation to your organisation’s characteristics and differing needs;
• How to set CEO pay;
• How to analyse Salary Surveys;
• Pay Structures;
• Total Guaranteed Package and Performance Related Pay and their principles, definitions and guidelines;
• Short- and Long-term Incentives (both in the private sector and in the public sector) – design considerations, structuring, best practice, funding;
• Strategic remuneration issues.

Are there any prerequisites for attending this course?

No … just bring your laptop.

In-house Training Rates

All our courses can be run In-house and can be customised to suit your organisation’s needs.

• 1-10 delegates: a flat daily rate of R26 775.00
• PLUS a daily fee for each additional delegate of R3 000.00

2026 Public Training Courses and Rates

We run a select few of our most popular in-house courses as Public Courses during the year.

Please click on the table below for a larger view of the 2026 Public Course Dates.

• 1-day courses:
  R6900.00 ex. VAT per delegate;
• 2-day courses:
  R13 800.00 ex. VAT per delegate
• 3-day courses:
  R20 700.00 ex. VAT per delegate;
• 4-day courses:
  R27 600.00 ex. VAT per delegate
• 5-day courses:
  R34 500.00 ex. VAT per delegate

Please note that all public training courses require upfront payment by your organisation. If any delegate cannot attend, they may transfer their place on the course to any other person from the organisation. Terms & Conditions will be sent to you on booking.

If you are interested in any of our courses, or if you have any queries, please fill in the contact form or speak to one of our regional contacts for more information.

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