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The General Manager Contract Of Employment is a crucial legal document used in South Africa when appointing individuals to senior management positions. It serves as the primary agreement governing the employment relationship between the organization and its General Managers, ensuring compliance with South African labor laws while protecting both parties' interests. This contract is essential for establishing clear terms of employment, including responsibilities, remuneration, performance expectations, and protection of company interests through confidentiality and restraint of trade provisions. It's specifically structured to accommodate the unique requirements of executive-level positions while maintaining alignment with South African employment legislation, corporate governance principles, and industry best practices.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer company and the employee (General Manager), including full legal names and details

2. Background: Brief context of the appointment and the purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Key terms used in the agreement and rules for interpreting the contract

4. Appointment and Duration: Terms of appointment, position title, commencement date, and nature of employment (permanent/fixed-term)

5. Duties and Responsibilities: Detailed description of the General Manager's role, responsibilities, and reporting lines

6. Place of Work: Primary location of employment and any flexibility arrangements

7. Hours of Work: Expected working hours, flexibility requirements, and overtime considerations

8. Remuneration and Benefits: Salary structure, benefits, bonuses, and review procedures

9. Leave Entitlements: Annual, sick, family responsibility, and other leave provisions

10. Intellectual Property: Protection of company IP and assignment of works created during employment

11. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information during and after employment

12. Restraint of Trade: Non-compete and non-solicitation provisions post-employment

13. Performance Evaluation: KPIs, performance review processes, and consequences

14. Termination: Grounds for termination, notice periods, and procedures

15. Dispute Resolution: Process for handling employment-related disputes

16. General Provisions: Standard contractual clauses including entire agreement, variations, and governing law