CareerMap

The Jobs Catalogue for the New Tyre Industry.

The Tyre Industry in South Africa

The South African Tyre Manufacturing Industry is made up of four large companies

  • Bridgestone
  • Continental Tyres
  • Goodyear
  • Sumitomo Rubber
Together the industry employs approximately 6500 workers and produces 11 million tyres per annum, of which 2 million are sold within the SADC region. (merSETA, 2018)

The industry joined forces to develop a tool to assist current employees, as well as prospective job-seekers to identify career opportunities within the industry. If you have been wondering “how can I move from the position I’m in now to a new position that is more senior or in another department or in another company?”, this tool is for you!

The tool - 'The jobs catalogue'

The Jobs Catalogue is a comprehensive portfolio of all available career opportunities within the tyre manufacturing industry in South Africa. The Catalogue has 4 main functions:

  1. It identifies the job opportunities that exist within the industry
  2. It tells you what skills and qualifications are needed to be able to apply for these opportunities?
  3. It helps to improve internal Human Resources practices, such as career planning, by making information easily accessible, consistent and transparent for the employer and employees.
  4. It provides users with a common language for the different jobs and job titles used by the employers.
When using the tool, it is important to know the difference between a job, an occupation, and a skill:

FAQ

What's a Job?

A job is a set of tasks and duties carried out by one person for a particular employer, including self-employment. Each employer can call the same job by a different title.

What's an Occupation?

An occupation is a set of jobs whose main tasks and duties are very similar, and which require the same level of skill. This means a number of different jobs can fall under one occupation. It also means one company can combine a variety of tasks and duties to form one job, and another can have a different combination, but all within one occupation.

Who is expected to use the Catalogue?

The catalogue is intended for use by current employees exploring career options; prospective candidates interested in careers in the tyre industry; HR departments engaged in employment equity management, succession planning, and general staff development; anyone else with an interest in careers in the tyre industry.

How can I get further information on employment prospects in the industry?

For more information on possible jobs, please contact each company individually.

What is the OFO?

The Organising Framework for Occupations is a classification system for the different types of work activities available in the labour market.

What's a Skill?

A skill is defined as the ability to carry out the tasks and duties of a given job. Skills are further defined in terms of two dimensions: skill level and skill specialisation.

Skill level refers to the level of complexity and range of tasks to be performed within an occupation.

Skill specialisation relates to the level of expertise in respect of knowledge required, tools and machinery used for that occupation, materials worked on or with, and the good or services produced.

What if I do not meet the minimum educational or other requirements for a specific job or occupation?

An individual employer may specify minimum requirements that are different from those listed on this catalogue.

For existing workers, employers may have training and other development schemes for their employees to assist them to become eligible for promotional posts. Contact your HR department for more information.

For external candidates, the minimum requirements provide guidance on how you can become eligible to apply for opportunities within the industry.

What if the job I am interested in does not appear on the mapping tool?

Although the tool includes as many jobs as possible on the map, some jobs may not appear. Please contact the HR department for more information on a specific job which does not appear.

What is the salary/wages for each position?

Earnings vary by employer, by job, and by applicant. Some wages are also governed by sectoral determinations and wage agreements negotiated by industry stakeholders.

How does the Catalogue work?

The catalogue lists a detailed profile of each occupation, identifying:

  • The OFO (Organising Framework for Occupations) title and code
  • The description of the occupation
  • Minimum education requirements for the occupation
  • List of job titles in use by at least one employer that fall under that occupation
  • Common tasks across those job titles, across employers
  • Technical skills needed
  • Soft skills needed
With this breakdown we are able to understand and identify various career paths, entry and mobility options available at each level, within each respective company.

Career ladder vs lattice

  1. Traditional career ladders are no longer the only option for professional mobility.
  2. Most people will follow non-traditional career paths over their entire work life.
  3. Sometimes, it is necessary to move horizontally or even downward to reach a desired career goal.

Career Opportunities

  1. What are my career choices given the job I am in now?
  2. How do I qualify to apply for that new job given my current education and skills profile?

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