Sectors, Careers & Legislation is one of 9 topics in the Grade 11 Hospitality Studies CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. Which South African government department oversees workplace legislation, employment standards and labour relations?
The Department of Labour
The Department of Health
The Department of Tourism
The Department of Trade and Industry
Answer: The Department of Labour — The Department of Labour is the government department responsible for overseeing workplace legislation, employment standards and labour relations in South Africa.
Easy
2. What does the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) set minimum standards for?
Working hours, overtime, leave entitlements and notice periods
Only the physical safety equipment required in a kitchen
Only how food premises must be constructed
Only the pricing of menu items in a restaurant
Answer: Working hours, overtime, leave entitlements and notice periods — The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) sets minimum standards for employment conditions, such as working hours, overtime, leave entitlements, and notice periods.
Medium
3. Name the regulations that specifically govern hygiene requirements for food premises.
Answer: Hygiene Regulations R918 — Hygiene Regulations R918 specifically govern hygiene requirements for food premises, setting out detailed requirements for construction, equipment and operation.
