1. State who the employer is and the employee.
2. State the day on which the employee will begin work.
3. Describe the expectations that the organisation has of the employee, such as:
   • job description and performance standards
   • promoting the best interests of the organisation
   • discretion and confidentiality
   • use of time, equipment and materials
4. Describe the conditions of employment:
   • salary
   • office hours and employment
   • notice: termination of employment
   • leave: ordinary, maternity or paternity, sick, study, or long leave
   • fringe benefits: provident or pension fund, medical aid, staff loans, housing subsidies
   • travelling expenses, including the use of private car for work purposes
   • grievance and disciplinary procedures
   • redundancy policy
   • staff training and development

A formal contract of employment must be shown to the new employee. Both the new employee and the committee (or representative of the committee) responsible for running the office and making employee appointments must sign the contract.