New - Jobs advertised externally in the first instance require JSE applicants to be assessed using the Robust Assessment Guidelines, but at what point does assessment finish before external applicants can be considered?

Assessment should occur at each stage of the application process. There is no obligation to continue assessment beyond shortlisting (or interview, or reference checking) if it becomes evident that a candidate does not possess the required skills and/or potential for development. At that point, the assessment is complete, and the external candidates can be considered and assessed.

Hiring managers should be in a position to justify why any unsuccessful candidates were not progressed.