| DESCRIPTION: |
The Individual Staffing Master (ISM) is the third level of designation that requires the individual to have an NQF Level 6 qualification in HR or Business, or they would need to motivate for a sector specialist qualification. They would have to have at least 10 years staffing experience. A service that an Individual Staffing Master offers to the industry is to be involved in the business from all aspects such as social media, company branding and being involved in the recruitment process from a more advanced level. The ISM would have the industry expertise to grow and maintain the business by extensively networking and working on senior roles in the organisation. They would be involved in the business from a more strategic position advising on the way forward and managing a staff compliment either in a branch or the organisation itself.
An Individual Staffing Master would expand and maintain a database of clients at a more advanced level whilst assessing the general market share of the industry generating recruitment solutions as per market trends. The ISM would drive the marketing strategy for increased market share. They would be required to grow and maintain their business unit as well as to manage the operations budget, infrastructure and personnel. They would also be required to promote talent management of recruitment expertise. The ISM would negotiate with the higher income generating clients on placed candidates as per the clients and candidates need and be exposed to managing and maintaining a service level agreement with a client including fees, a payment schedule and guarantees.
An Individual Staffing Master would be giving back to the industry through representative industry bodies, they would be in a position to mentor and guide other recruiters with the intension of exposing them to new ideas and opportunities and at the same time instilling in them their recruitment experiences and knowledge gained over the years. |
| AWARDING CRITERIA |
| For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: |
| This is intended to be the highest level of designation for the sector. It is proposed that a qualification at NQF Level 6 would be required. Currently in development is an NQF Level 6 and 7 business qualification that is industry related, and which would be suitable for this level. |
| Experiential Learning or Experience |
| At least 10 years staffing experience. |
| Competency Assessment |
| N/A |
| Designation RPL Statement |
| This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. |
| RETAINING CRITERIA |
| In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Code of Conduct |
| Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. |
| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
Members are required to provide proof of Individual Staffing Professional CPD activities.
Members are required to accumulate 30 CPD points in a one year period by completing a range of activities such as:
> Attendance at workshops, seminars and information sessions.
> Giving presentations to inside and outside groups.
> Running workshops.
> Writing articles for in-house and general publications.
> Representing the industry on various industry forums.
> Signing up for online webinars and quizzes.
APSO decides on the points each activity is worth.
The Education Committee ensures that CPD activities and certification requirements are co-ordinated. |
| Fees |
| Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. |
