Create a bespoke document in minutes, or upload and review your own.
Get your first 2 documents free
Your data doesn't train Genie's AI
You keep IP ownership of your information
Employee Hire Agreement
"I need a South African Employee Hire Agreement for a senior software developer position with remote working provisions, including intellectual property clauses for software development and an optional relocation package from Cape Town to Johannesburg in March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee with full legal names and details
2. Background: Context of the employment relationship and purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Appointment and Duration: Position title, employment type (permanent/fixed-term), and commencement date
5. Duties and Responsibilities: Description of the employee's role, responsibilities, and reporting structure
6. Place of Work: Primary work location and any flexibility arrangements
7. Working Hours: Standard working hours, overtime requirements, and break periods
8. Remuneration: Salary, payment frequency, deductions, and benefits
9. Leave Entitlements: Annual, sick, family responsibility, and other statutory leave provisions
10. Confidentiality: Protection of company confidential information and trade secrets
11. Intellectual Property: Ownership of work products and innovations created during employment
12. Disciplinary Procedures: Process for handling misconduct and poor performance
13. Termination: Notice periods and grounds for termination
14. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving employment-related disputes
15. General Provisions: Variation, entire agreement, governing law, and other standard clauses
1. Probationary Period: Terms of initial probation period - include for new permanent employees
2. Commission Structure: Details of commission calculations and payments - include for sales positions
3. Remote Work Provisions: Specific terms for remote working arrangements - include if remote work is permitted
4. Non-Competition: Post-employment competitive restrictions - include for senior positions or where justified by business interests
5. Relocation Terms: Relocation assistance and requirements - include if relocation is part of employment
6. Share Options/Incentives: Terms of share schemes or long-term incentives - include if applicable to position level
7. International Travel: Terms for international work assignments - include if role requires international travel
1. Schedule A - Job Description: Detailed description of role, responsibilities, and performance expectations
2. Schedule B - Remuneration Structure: Detailed breakdown of salary components, benefits, and allowances
3. Schedule C - Company Policies: List of applicable company policies incorporated by reference
4. Schedule D - Benefit Plans: Details of applicable benefit plans (medical aid, pension, etc.)
5. Appendix 1 - Code of Conduct: Company code of conduct and ethical standards
6. Appendix 2 - IT Policies: Acceptable use policies for company IT systems and equipment
Authors
Company
Commencement Date
Confidential Information
Employment Period
Intellectual Property
Normal Working Hours
Parties
Premises
Remuneration
Services
Termination Date
Working Day
Cause
Company Policies
Immediate Family
Misconduct
Notice Period
Probationary Period
Reporting Manager
Basic Salary
Benefits
Group
Subsidiary
Workplace
Applicable Laws
Board
Business Day
Effective Date
Employee Inventions
Employment Legislation
Fixed Term
Permanent Employment
Position
Public Holiday
Signature Date
Trade Secrets
Work Product
Duration
Probation
Duties and Responsibilities
Place of Work
Working Hours
Remuneration
Benefits
Leave Entitlement
Medical Aid
Pension
Performance Review
Training
Confidentiality
Intellectual Property
Data Protection
Non-Competition
Non-Solicitation
Health and Safety
Company Property
Disciplinary Procedures
Grievance Procedures
Termination
Notice Periods
Summary Dismissal
Garden Leave
Post-Employment Obligations
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Entire Agreement
Amendment
Severability
Waiver
Force Majeure
Notices
Assignment
Counterparts
Technology
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Retail
Healthcare
Mining
Construction
Professional Services
Education
Telecommunications
Agriculture
Transportation
Hospitality
Energy
Media and Entertainment
Human Resources
Legal
Compliance
Finance
Operations
Administration
People Operations
Talent Acquisition
Employee Relations
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Department Manager
Project Manager
Software Developer
Sales Representative
Administrative Assistant
Human Resources Manager
Marketing Specialist
Financial Analyst
Operations Supervisor
Customer Service Representative
Research Analyst
Business Development Manager
Technical Support Specialist
Account Manager
Production Worker
Legal Counsel
Data Scientist
Find the exact document you need
Download our whitepaper on the future of AI in Legal
Genie’s Security Promise
Genie is the safest place to draft. Here’s how we prioritise your privacy and security.
Your documents are private:
We do not train on your data; Genie’s AI improves independently
All data stored on Genie is private to your organisation
Your documents are protected:
Your documents are protected by ultra-secure 256-bit encryption
Our bank-grade security infrastructure undergoes regular external audits
We are ISO27001 certified, so your data is secure
Organizational security
You retain IP ownership of your documents
You have full control over your data and who gets to see it
Innovation in privacy:
Genie partnered with the Computational Privacy Department at Imperial College London
Together, we ran a £1 million research project on privacy and anonymity in legal contracts
Want to know more?
Visit our Trust Centre for more details and real-time security updates.
Read our Privacy Policy.