KSA (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
The knowledge, skills and abilities a person needs to perform a role effectively.
KSA stands for Knowledge, Skills and Abilities — a framework describing what someone needs to do a job well. Knowledge is what they understand, skills are what they can do, and abilities are their underlying capacity to apply both.
The concept helps employers write precise job descriptions, design fair selection criteria and assess candidates and current staff against clear, role-relevant requirements.
Using KSAs consistently supports objective, defensible decisions in recruitment, development and performance management.
