A job description is the detailed information of the vacant
position that states the job title, job location, duties, responsibilities, job
role, etc. in a written format.
In other hand, A job specification is the set of specific
qualities, knowledge, and experience the candidate must possess to perform a
particular job.
So, the differentiate between job description and job
specification are ,
• Job description measures the tasks and responsibilities
attached to the job.
• Job specification measures the capabilities that the job
holder must possess to perform the job.
• Job description usually lists out the job title, location,
job summary, working environment, duties to be performed on the job, etc.
• Job specification lists out the qualifications,
experience, training, skills, emotional attributes, mental capabilities of an individual
to perform the job.
• Job description statement helps the organization to be
clear about 'Who should do what'.
• Job specification statement helps the management to
take decisions regarding promotion, bonus, internal transfers and salary increase.
Etc.