The Joint Employment Agreement is designed for situations where an employee provides services to or is employed by two distinct but related employer entities in South Africa. This arrangement is common in corporate groups, shared service centers, or professional service environments where employees may work across different legal entities. The agreement ensures compliance with South African employment legislation while clearly defining how employer responsibilities are shared, including aspects such as remuneration, benefits, management oversight, and statutory obligations. This document is particularly valuable when establishing complex employment relationships that require careful allocation of employer duties and clear delineation of reporting lines, working arrangements, and liability allocation between the employing entities.

1. Parties: Identification of all parties: Primary Employer, Secondary Employer, and Employee

2. Background: Context of the joint employment arrangement and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Definition of key terms used in the agreement and rules of interpretation

4. Duration of Employment: Commencement date and term of employment (fixed-term or permanent)

5. Nature of Employment: Description of the joint employment relationship and allocation of employer responsibilities

6. Job Description and Duties: Employee's position, role, responsibilities, and reporting relationships to both employers

7. Place of Work: Primary workplace location(s) and any requirements for work at different employer locations

8. Working Hours: Standard working hours, overtime arrangements, and allocation between employers

9. Remuneration and Benefits: Salary, benefits, and how costs are shared between employers

10. Leave Entitlements: Various types of leave and how they are administered between employers

11. Performance Management: Performance evaluation process and how it is coordinated between employers

12. Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures: Procedures for handling workplace issues and which employer is responsible

13. Confidentiality and Intellectual Property: Protection of confidential information and ownership of intellectual property

14. Health and Safety: Health and safety obligations of all parties

15. Termination: Conditions and procedures for termination of employment

16. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes between any of the parties

17. General Provisions: Standard contractual clauses including governing law, entire agreement, and amendments