an investigative analysis of the psychological characteristics and job ...

Therefore, there were no set gUidelines for the effective recruitment, remuneration, training
and assessment of such aperson.
The objectives of this study were fourfold:
• To define the current role, responsibilities, personality traits, abilities, characteristics,
types of experience and level of qualifications of aCo-operative Education Lecturer.
• To establish a profile of an ideal Co-operative Education Lecturer.
• To create a job description that can be used as a guideline for the effective
recruitment, remuneration, assessment and training of Co-operative Education
Lecturers.
• To identify areas for further research.
The researcher investigated the roles and responsibilities; personality traits; abilities and
characteristics; types of experience; and qualifications needed by the Co-operative
Education Lecturer to complete his job successfully.
From the investigation it is evident that the Co-operative Education Lecturer's function in
the total co-operative education process is multi-dimensional. He plays an integral role in
the effective functioning of the co-operative education programme and is an indispensable
link in the interaction between the student, the employer and the academic institution.
A profile of a Co-operative Education Lecturer was created as part of the research project
This profile can be seen as a benchmark for Co-operative Education Lecturers in South
Africa. The profile made it possible to obtain a holistic picture of the Co-operative
Education Lecturer and what is expected of him to ensure that the co-operative education
process is implemented successfully.
The job description developed as a product of the research can be utilised as a tool in the
effective recruitment, remuneration, training and assessment of Co-operative Education
Lecturers in South Africa
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