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The Employment Contract For Real Estate Agent is a specialized agreement designed for use in the South African real estate industry. It is essential when hiring licensed real estate agents, whether experienced professionals or new entrants to the industry. The contract combines standard employment terms required by South African labor law with specific provisions mandated by the Property Practitioners Act and real estate industry regulations. It includes detailed sections on commission structures, performance expectations, professional licensing requirements, and compliance with property industry standards. This document is particularly important given the unique nature of real estate work, which often involves commission-based compensation, flexible working hours, and specific professional certification requirements. The contract helps establish clear expectations and protections for both the employing agency and the agent while ensuring compliance with all relevant South African legislation.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer (real estate agency) and employee (real estate agent), including their full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the employment relationship, including the agent's role and the agency's business

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including industry-specific terminology

4. Appointment and Duration: Terms of employment, whether fixed-term or permanent, and commencement date

5. Duties and Responsibilities: Detailed description of the agent's role, responsibilities, and performance expectations

6. Licensing and Qualifications: Requirements for maintaining valid real estate practitioner's license and professional certifications

7. Remuneration: Base salary (if any), commission structure, payment terms, and conditions for earning commission

8. Working Hours and Location: Expected working hours, flexibility arrangements, and primary work location

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

10. Professional Conduct: Compliance with industry regulations, ethical standards, and agency policies

11. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

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

13. Property and Equipment: Provisions regarding company property, technology, and resources

14. Termination: Conditions and procedures for termination of employment

15. Dispute Resolution: Process for handling disputes and grievances

16. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, whole agreement, and amendments