Please note that this question entails a higher$-$level cognitive process, necessitating the evaluation and synthesis of knowledge in terms of job evaluation, in line with Bloom's Taxonomy.

You are tasked with designing a job evaluation process that aligns with South African legislation. How would you integrate the principle of "equal pay for work of equal value" into your job evaluation criteria?

Select one:

By emphasising seniority as the primary criterion for pay differentiation.

By assessing both the skills required and the importance of job responsibilities.

By considering only job$-$related tasks and ignoring required qualifications.

By basing remuneration solely on external market data.