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PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL

Mr/s___________________________

Date: __________

Dear: _________

Re: OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

We have the pleasure in offering you a position at ____________________ as a______________________________________________________ with effect from _________ 20____. You will be reporting to______________.

The first ____ months of your employment will constitute a probationary period, on or before which expiry date your position will be reviewed based on work performance, prevailing workloads and general attitude towards your colleagues and superiors.

You are bound by the terms of the Company Codes and Procedures Manual (hereafter referred to as "the Manual"), which serves as the official policy document setting down fixed standards, and should be read in conjunction with the Bargaining Council for the industry's Main Agreement as promulgated in the Government Gazette, no.________________on________________as amended. All the company's rules pertaining to your employment relationship are contained therein and will at all relevant times apply to your position.

Your duties, as stipulated in your job description, will be fully discussed by your supervisor during your probation period. This opportunity should be fully utilised in order to equip yourself in meeting our expectations and targets. You are required to take initiative in putting forward relevant questions pertaining to your duties during this time.

Your remuneration will consist of a gross salary of R ________, __ (______________________________ rands) per month/week/annum. All deductions such as income tax, whether SITE, PAYE, Skills Levy or otherwise, will be made by the Company according to the tables produced by the Receiver of Revenue, Unemployment Insurance Fund and/or Workmen's Compensation Commissioner.

This will be reflected on your pay slip. Your remuneration will be paid into your personal bank account, which particulars should be verified with our Accounting department.

Your normal working hours shall be from ______ to _____, Mondays to_____, but you are expected to perform additional duties after hours when the need arises. You may be requested to work overtime after normal working hours, as and when required by the employer, subject to the provisions contained in the Manual. You will be paid all overtime worked according to the rates stipulated therein.

Your lunch interval shall be ½ hour that shall commence not later than 5 hours after the time you are required to report for work.

Should you be required to engage in shift work, the provisions contained in the Manual applies.

You shall be entitled to ______ days paid annual holiday leave, according to the provisions contained in the Manual.

Any absence due to ill health may result in the he approval of paid sick leave according to the provisions contained in the Manual.

You shall be bound by the Disciplinary Code and Procedure and Grievance Procedure as adopted by the Company.

You are required to fully acquaint yourself with the contents of the Manual and the Main Agreement, which is available for inspection during office hours.

The parties may terminate this contract by giving at least ___ (___) weeks written notice. This shall not affect the right of the other party to terminate this contract without notice for any cause recognised in law as sufficient. No holiday leave may be taken during the notice period.

You will be bound by the prevailing arrangements relating to medical aid and pension schemes, where applicable.

We take this opportunity to welcome you to the Company and trust that this will be the start of a long, challenging and mutually beneficial relationship.

Yours faithfully

_______________________________

Member………………………………….

ACCEPTANCE CLAUSE

I hereby accept and understand the conditions of employment as set out in this offer of employment. I confirm and accept that the contents of this letter have been explained to me, that the contents are fair and reasonable and agree to abide by the terms of this offer.

I accept and understand that I am subject to the conditions laid down in the Company Standards, Policies and Disciplinary Codes and Procedures and their changes from time to time.

Signed at_______________________________on this______day of__________ 20____.

_________________
Employee

Witnesses: 1. __________________

                    2. __________________