Statistics Act, 1999
R 385
Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Seafarer Recruitment and Placement) Regulations, 2017Part 3 : Conditions of Employment9. Contracts of employment |
| (1) | If a seafarer is placed on a ship to which section 102 of the Act does not apply or on a ship that is not registered in the Republic, a contract of employment must be entered into and such contract must contain the following information: |
| (a) | The full names of the contracting parties; |
| (b) | the full names and passport and identity numbers of the seafarer; |
| (c) | the names and contact details of the seafarer's next of kin; |
| (d) | the place and date at which the contract was entered into; |
| (e) | the date on which the contract terminates; |
| (f) | the capacity in which the seafarer is to be employed; |
| (g) | the amount of the seafarer's wages, including overtime payments and any other financial compensation; |
| (h) | the amount of the seafarer's leave entitlement; |
| (i) | any deductions that may be made from the crew member's wages; |
| (j) | the frequency of payment of the crew members' wages; |
| (k) | details of any collective bargaining agreement that may be in place; |
| (l) | notice periods by either party; |
| (m) | accident and death insurance cover; and |
| (n) | any other obligations or rights to which the parties may agree. |
| (2) | A copy of the contract must be given to the seafarer. |
