Agriculture Sector
In brief, it includes any person who is involved in farming activities, including a general worker on a farm, all domestic workers who work in a house on a farm and also a security guard (not employed in the private security industry) who is employed to guard the farm and areas where farming activities takes place.
This sector is dealt with in more detail under the heading "farm worker".
Acts
These agreements are often supported and enforced by relevant labor acts and legislation, providing a comprehensive legal framework to ensure compliance and uphold the rights of domestic and farmworkers.
Contracts
Bargaining Council Agreements for Domestic and Farmworkers Contracts serve as crucial instruments for establishing fair labor standards and protecting the rights of these essential workers in the domestic and agricultural sectors.
ECAS 01 HR Focus Contract Template for Agricultural Sector Permanent Employment Under Threshold
This Employment Contract is based on the requirements and limitations as regulated in terms of Sectoral Determination 13 for the Agricultural / Farming Sector, as amended as well as the National Minimum Wage Act & Regulations, Act 09 of 2018, as amended. This Contract is a permanent/indefinite contract of employment. Caveat: All contracts purchased are sold without liability and the purchaser must ensure that each clause therein complies with legislation and regulations applicable to the workplace as amended from time to time through legislative changes.
R300.00
ECAS 02 HR Focus Contract Template for Agricultural Sector Fixed Term Employment Under Threshold
This Fixed Term Employment Contract is based on the requirements and limitations as regulated in terms of Sectoral Determination 13 for the Agricultural / Farming Sector, as amended as well as the National Minimum Wage Act & Regulations, Act 09 of 2018, as amended. This Contract is of limited duration and regulated in terms of Section 198B of the Labour Relations Act, Act 66 of 1995 as amended.
R300.00
ECAS 03 HR Focus Contract Template for Agricultural Sector Permanent Employment Over Threshold
This Employment Contract is based on the requirements and limitations as regulated in terms of Sectoral Determination 13 for the Agricultural / Farming Sector, as amended as well as the National Minimum Wage Act & Regulations, Act 09 of 2018, as amended. This Contract is a permanent/indefinite contract of employment. It is further noted that the contract is for employees earning in excess of the threshold who are excluded from certain clauses of the BCEA.
R300.00
ECAS 04 HR Focus Contract Template for Agricultural Sector Fixed Term Employment Over Threshold
This Employment Contract is based on the requirements and limitations as regulated in terms of Sectoral Determination 13 for the Agricultural / Farming Sector, as amended as well as the National Minimum Wage Act & Regulations, Act 09 of 2018, as amended. This Contract is a Fixed Term / Temporary contract of employment. It is further noted that the contract is for employees earning in excess of the threshold who are excluded from certain clauses of the BCEA.
R300.00
Forms
Bargaining Council Agreements Domestic/Farmworkers Forms streamline the process of formalizing labor agreements, ensuring clarity and compliance with established standards for the protection and empowerment of these workers.
Guides
Bargaining Council Agreements Domestic/Farmworkers Guides provide comprehensive and accessible resources to navigate the intricacies of labor regulations and empower both employers and employees to understand their rights and obligations within these critical sectors.
Sectoral Determination
Sectoral Determination in the Agriculture Sector in South Africa is a legal framework established to regulate working conditions, wages, and benefits for farm workers. Implemented by the Department of Employment and Labour, this determination aims to ensure fair treatment and protection for agricultural employees. It covers aspects such as minimum wages, working hours, overtime pay, leave entitlements, and provisions for health and safety. By setting these standards, the sectoral determination seeks to improve the livelihoods of farm workers and promote equitable labor practices within the agricultural industry.
