This is a homework solution for a job advert. The student has answered questions about abbreviations, job requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities.

You're on a roll — here are the solutions to Question 4. 1. Match these abbreviations from the advert with the correct meanings. 1.1 exp. → D experience 1.2 min. → I minimum 1.3 Dip. → J diploma 1.4 equiv. → H equivalent 1.5 PDP → G public driving permit 1.6 ZAR → C South African rands 1.7 p/a → E per annum, yearly 1.8 EE → A employment equity 1.9 m/aid → B medical aid 1.10 Comp. lit. → F computer literacy 2. Can you apply for this job if you have just finished studying and have not worked before? Quote from the advert to support your answer. No, you cannot. The advert states: "Requirements: min. 3 years field exp.". 3. What kind of qualification should applicants have? Applicants should have a Diploma in conservation/zoology or equivalent, and computer literacy. 4. Look at the job responsibilities. 4.1 What part of the job will be office work? Bookkeeping will be office work. 4.2 What part will require working with animals? Monitoring wildlife will require working with animals. 4.3 Will you need management skills to do this job? Yes, you will need management skills to oversee staff. 4.4 Why do applicants need a PDP? Applicants need a PDP because a key responsibility is to lead game drives for tourists, which involves driving a vehicle with passengers. 5. Work out what the monthly salary is. Step 1: Identify the annual gross salary. Annual Gross Salary = R120 000 Step 2: Divide the annual salary by 12 months to find the monthly salary. Monthly Salary = R120 00012 Monthly Salary = R10 000 The monthly salary is R10 000. 6. Will that salary be what you earn before tax is taken off or afterwards? The salary is what you earn before tax is taken off, as it is stated as "gross salary". 7. Explain what 'full board' means. 'Full board' means that accommodation and all meals are provided by the employer. 8. What two things must you send with your application? You must send the application form (downloaded from the email address) and your CV. 9. Why do you think the reserve wants applications to be e-mailed and not posted? The reserve likely wants applications to be e-mailed because it is faster, more efficient, and more cost-effective for both the applicant and the reserve to process applications digitally. 10. Can women game rangers apply for this job? Quote to support your answer. Yes, women game rangers can apply for this job. The advert states: "The appointment will be made in line with the reserve's EE plan." (EE stands for Employment Equity, which promotes fair treatment and equal opportunity for all, regardless of gender). 11. Explain why the advert begins with three questions. The advert begins with three questions to capture the reader's attention, engage their interest in wildlife and conservation, and appeal to their passion for the natural environment, which is relevant to a game ranger position.