When an organisation employs people, it wants employees to have a clear idea about what the goal of the organisation is, and a commitment to fulfilling it. The employee must be clear about the job that he or she is expected to do. The organisation must also ensure that it has performed all its duties as an employer, for example, having registered employees for UIF, SITE and PAYE.

(See: Registrations as a New Employer) (See: The Contract of Employment)

The basis of the relationship between an employer and an employee is the employment contract. This is an agreement that spells out what the organisation expects the employee to do, and what the employee can expect from the organisation.