The process of identifying and hiring the best-qualified candidate from within or outside of an organization for a job vacancy,

in a most timely and cost effective manner. Recruitment means to estimate the available vacancies and to make suitable arrangements for their selection and appointment. Recruitment is understood as the process of searching for and obtaining applicants for the jobs, from among whom the right people can be selected.
Recruitment decisions are based on relevant qualifications, abilities, skills, behaviors and where appropriate, relevant experience and/or potential for future development. The Company's policy on Equal Employment Opportunity must be adhered to at all times.

COMPONENTS OF THE RECRUITMENT POLICY

The general recruitment policies and terms of the organization Recruitment services of consultants Recruitment of temporary employees The selection process The job descriptions The terms and conditions of the employment
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A recruitment policy of an organization should be such that:

It should focus on recruiting the best potential people. To ensure that every applicant and employee is treated equally with dignity and respect.

Unbiased policy.
To aid and encourage employees in realizing their full potential.

Transparent, task oriented and merit based selection.

Integrates employee needs with the organizational needs.
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 Weight-age during selection given to factors that suit organization needs. Optimization of manpower at the time of selection process. Defining the competent authority to approve each selection. Abides by relevant public policy and legislation on hiring and employment relationship.

FACTORS AFFECTING RECRUITMENT POLICY

Organizational objectives Personnel policies of the organization and its competitors. Government policies on reservations. Preferred sources of recruitment. Need of the organization. Recruitment costs and financial implications.
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Recruitment process of

Total Kenya Limited

Is part of the TOTAL Group, the 4th largest oil and gas company in the world operating in over 100 countries throughout the world. The Group is involved in all aspects of the oil industry from exploration and production to refining and marketing and it is also strong in the chemicals market. TOTAL has been operating in Kenya since its incorporation in 1955. The Company has become one of the country's major oil and gas marketing companies with over one hundred and seventy service stations and a market share of 23.2% .
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Recruitment Followings
External Sources of Recruitment
Staff Employment Process Induction Process

External Sources of Recruitment

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 Consultants / Agencies. Human Resource files. Media advertising. Universities and Colleges.
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Outsourcing Process

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Employment Procedure

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Employment Procedure
Pre employment:1. Undergo at least one recruitment interview. 2. Reference checked with former employers where possible. 3. Provide evidence of work permits/visas if applicable, etc..

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Psychological Appraisal / Aptitude Testing Reference Checking of Employee History:1. Policy. 2. Process.

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Staff
Fixed Term and Temporary Employees . Contracted employee

Casual:-A

casual is defined as an individual, the term of whose engagement provides for his/her payment at the end of each day and who is not engaged for a longer period than 24 hours at a time.

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Employment Procedure

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Induction Process

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 Each new employee is given every possible assistance and support when commencing with the Company. The Line Manager coordinates the induction of the new employee which follows Company principles but is tailored to the needs of the individual and the Department.

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