Evaluating a job by giving it a score is only the first step in the grading process. The job must also be compared to the other jobs in the organisation to ensure that the job evaluation has been carried out fairly. Therefore, once the job has been evaluated and a score has been identified, it should be checked against the organisation’s grading structure. The grading structure is based on the scoring during the job evaluation. The jobs with more points are at a higher grade than those with fewer points. An example is given on the next page. The names of the job families will vary according to the organisation. Each organisation should consult with staff to establish a grading structure that reflects its own needs, purposes and values.
After comparing a job evaluation score with the organisation’s grading structure, it may be necessary to assign the job to a slightly higher or lower grade than the score indicates, in order to make the job consistent with other jobs in the organisation.