General HR Matters
Policies & Templates

Working Hours, Overtime and Standby Policy
This policy regulates working hours, overtime, and standby arrangements in compliance with the BCEA and South African labour law. It establishes clear limits on working time, defines compensation for overtime and on-call duty, protects employee health through rest periods, and provides transparent procedures for managing extended working hours.

ICT Security for Remote Employees Policy
This policy establishes mandatory cybersecurity controls for remote and hybrid workers, protecting company data and systems from cyber threats while ensuring POPIA compliance. It defines security requirements for devices, networks, data handling, and incident response, balancing operational flexibility with the heightened risks of remote work environments.

Anti‑Fraud, Corruption and Ethics Policy
This policy establishes a zero-tolerance approach to fraud, corruption, bribery, and unethical conduct. It provides clear standards for ethical behavior, defines prohibited conduct, and outlines reporting mechanisms while ensuring full compliance with South African anti-corruption legislation including PRECCA.

Fixed‑Term Contract of Employment (Project‑Based)
A limited‑duration employment agreement that auto‑expires on project completion, with clear terms on role, probation, remuneration and termination.

Annexure A – Replacement Assignments (FTC)
An Annexure to the Fixed‑Term/Temporary Contract detailing ad hoc replacement assignments, termination triggers and assignment‑based remuneration.

Draft Clause – Notice in the Event of Resignation
A contractual clause requiring one month’s calendar notice for resignations, with a penalty equal to one month’s remuneration for failure to comply.

Independent Contractor Agreement
A template for engaging independent contractors, defining the relationship, services scope, payment terms and legal obligations.

Vehicle Usage & AARTO Policy
A dual policy governing company vehicle use and AARTO compliance, covering usage rules, maintenance, safety and demerit‑point consequences.

Remuneration Policy
Principles and procedures for market-related, transparent total-cost-of-employment pay structures, performance-linked bonuses, allowances, and annual increases.

Permanent Contract of Employment
A full-service template for permanent appointments, detailing duties, probation, remuneration, benefits, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination processes.

MUTUAL SEPARATION AGREEMENT
A negotiated exit agreement formalising a voluntary, mutually agreed termination of employment, detailing the termination date, separation package, confidentiality obligations and full‐and‐final settlement of all claims.

HIV/AIDS Policy
A comprehensive workplace policy to prevent unfair discrimination on the basis of HIV status, promote confidentiality, ensure a safe working environment, and provide equitable support and benefits in line with South African legislation.
