What is induction

Induction is the first step in building a two-way relationship between the University and an employee. The University of Cape Town is committed to recruiting and retaining quality staff, and is therefore committed to a high quality induction programme for staff.

Taking up a new position with a new organization or department can be a daunting process. There are new colleagues to meet, new processes to become familiar with, new offices and buildings to navigate, new software to master, employment conditions to understand AND a job to learn!

Benefits of induction

The transition to the new workplace is made easier and more effective for both the employee and employer if there is an effective induction process in place.

Induction provides new staff members with a comprehensive introduction to their role, their workplace and the University, which clarifies what is expected of them in terms of professional conduct and performance.

A properly conducted induction process is an essential strategy in retaining staff, reducing staff turnover and fostering effective performance.

It is the line manager's responsibility to ensure that their staff are successfully inducted.