GE ENERGY EMPLOYMENT OFFER LETTER
GE ENERGY CORPORATION USA
101 CALIFORNIA STREET,
SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA 94111
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Tel: +1 415 513 0548
E-mail: careers@geoilngas.com
hrd@geoilngas.com
Website: www.geoilngas.com
Date: 8th August 2013
JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: GE/3510/USA-EXP
GE ENERGY CORPORATION USA - EMPLOYMENT LETTER
EMLOYEE NAME:
DESIGNATION: PROJECT MANAGER
JOB LOCATION: CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND PERIOD
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to GE ENERGY and confirm
your employment with effect from 25th SEPTEMBER 2013. This letter sets out the
terms and conditions of your employment .Your employment with the Company
will endure for an indefinite period unless terminated in accordance with the
provisions contained in paragraph 5 below.
EFFECTIVE DATE
The effective date of this contract is the date of signature hereof, however should
you have been employed by the Company prior to the effective date and continue
to remain in the employ of the Company immediately preceding the effective date
then the applicability of the time periods for calculation of your holiday leave, will
be calculated in accordance with the date you commenced your employment with
the Company in terms of clause 1.1. above.
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REMUNERATION
Your initial basic salary will be $9,550 (Nine Thousand, Five Hundred and Fifty
USD) per month, payable with effect from 1st SEPTEMBER 2013, and is paid on the
last day of each month (or on the previous business day, should the last day fall
on a Sunday or Public holiday). Salaries are reviewed on 31st October annually on
the basis of such factors as merit, market practice, job grade and potential, and
are at the discretion of management.
In the event that your employment is terminated either by you or by the Company
during your wage review month, you will not receive a salary increase for that
month.
The Company will be entitled to deduct or set off from your salary any amounts
due by you to the Company, for any reason whatsoever. You furthermore agree to
the deduction in terms of section 34(1) of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
No. 75 of 2007, as amended.
EMPLOYMENT DUTIES
The following conditions of employment apply: You will report to JOHN LYNCH
(SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GE CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCES) who will
determine your duties and responsibilities from time to time. Your employment is
subject to the conditions set out in the Human Resources Policies and Procedures
manual, as amended from time to time. You must conform to any other
regulations, instructions and procedures that are in force and which may be
instituted at the Company's discretion. You may not accept work from any
agencies, nor render your services to any other company, firm or individual,
unless permitted to do so in writing by JOHN LYNCH (SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT,
GE CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCES) .You must be true and faithful to the
Company in all dealings and transactions relating to the business and interest of
the Company and to use your best endeavours to protect and promote the
business, reputation and goodwill of the Company. You must devote the whole of
your time and attention during Company working hours and such additional time
as the exigencies of Company business may require, to the business affairs of the
Company and to your duties in terms of your employment with the Company.
In the event of the termination of your employment for any reason whatsoever,
you are obliged to return any Company assets or equipment in your possession,
including any documents belonging to the Company.
Your employment is subject to the disciplinary and grievance procedures in force,
as amended from time to time. The Human Resources Policies and Procedures
manual will be given to you for your information.
You acknowledge that you shall be obliged to perform subsidiary tasks in addition
to the primary tasks for which you are employed. The Company however
undertakes that these subsidiary job tasks will be within the training and
experience or occupations capabilities of yourself and that you shall not suffer any
loss of remuneration or status for work performed on subsidiary tasks.
You undertake to: carry out all such functions and duties as are from time to time
assigned to you and as are reasonable or lawful; obey and comply with all lawful
and reasonable instructions given to you by your superior; submit to the
management or to any person nominated by management such information and
reports as may be required of you in connection with the performance of your
duties and the business of the Company.
You acknowledge that you shall be obliged on occasions to travel to customers'
premises in order to properly perform your duties. Whenever such travelling is
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necessary, arrangements are to be co-ordinate with the Manager before any
commitment is made to the customer concerned. In the event that you utilized
your own vehicle, the Company will reimburse you for the distance travelled for
such purpose in excess of 75km per trip at the Company's ruling rates for such
reimbursement at the time applicable.
PERFORMANCE BONUSES:
Up to three (3) percent of your annual net salary will be paid
annually as performance bonus.
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Either you or the Company will be entitled to terminate your employment on
written notice given to the other party, as follows: If you have been employed for
four (4) weeks or less, either party is required to give the other party one (1)
week written notice. If you have been employed for more than four (4) weeks,
but not more than one (1) year, either party is required to give two (2) weeks
written notice.
If you have been employed for more than one (1) year, either party is required to
give four (4) weeks written notice.
Notice of termination of your employment may not be given:
During any period of leave to which you are entitled to;
Must not run concurrently with any period of leave to which you are entitled to;
on any other day except the 1st day of the month, should the first day of the
month fall on a public holiday, or weekend then the first working day following
such day.
The Company will be entitled to terminate your employment without notice in
compliance with the relevant Labor legislation, as amended, and in terms of the
Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual, which may include a
disciplinary hearing, if you -
Commit any serious or persistent breach of any of the provisions of this
agreement;
Are guilty of any other conduct which will justify summary dismissal at common
law;
Are declared permanently incapacitated due to illness or injury which results in
you being absent from work for an unreasonably long period of time.
Notwithstanding the above, your employment with the Company will terminate at
the end of the month in which you turn 70 years of age, unless you and the
Company agree otherwise in writing.
On termination of your employment you will be entitled to a certificate of service.
On termination of your employment you shall immediately deliver to the Company
all assets, equipment, records, documents, accounts, letters, notes, memoranda
and papers of every description within your possession or control relating to the
affairs and business of the Company whether or not they were originally supplied
by the Company and returned in good order, fair ware and tear accepted.
CONFIDENTIALITY
You agree not to use for your own benefit or for the benefit of any other person
and not to disclose to any third party during operation of this agreement or after
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its termination, except in the ordinary and proper course of Company business,
any confidential information, including, but not limited to, information regarding
the trade secrets, customer lists, business affairs, suppliers' lists, technical
methods and processes of the Company.
ANNUAL LEAVE
You will be entitled to 45 Days consecutive annual leave on full
remuneration in respect of each annual leave cycle (which means
the period of twelve (12) months immediately following
commencement of your employment).The company is obliged to
grant you, annual leave not later than six (6) months after the end
of the annual leave cycle. The company may not permit you to take
annual leave during any of the period of leave to which you are
entitled to in terms of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act or
during your notice period. All leave granted by the Company must be
taken at a time convenient to the Company and is subject to prior
notice and approval of the Company.
You are required to complete and submit the leave form as set out in
the Human Resources Policies and Procedures manual;
Administration Form Annexure "C", this form is to be handed to the
Company for approval. All Employees will receive 12.5% of their
annual salary as leave benefits payable upon the approval of leave
form by the management. Any application to take annual leave for a
period in excess of three (3) working days must be submitted for
approval at least six (6) weeks prior to the intended starting date of
such leave.
SICK LEAVE
You will be entitled to twelve (12) weeks sick leave during every
thirty-six (36) months of employment. However during your first six
(6) months of employment you are entitled to one (1) day paid sick
leave for every twenty-six (26) days worked. If you are absent from
work for more than three (3) consecutive days or more you are
required to produce a medical certificate which must be signed by a
medical practitioner or any other person who is certified to diagnose
and treat patients and who is registered with the professional
council established by an act of Parliament. The Company is not
required to pay you your sick leave if you have been absent from
work for more than three (3) consecutive days, or on more than two
(2) occasions during eight (8) week period, and you do not produce
a medical certificate stating that you were unable to work for the
duration of your absence on account of sickness or injury. You are
required to notify the Company by not later than 0900hrs on the 1st
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day of your sickness or absence from your employment. You are
required to complete a sick leave form as set out in the Human
Resources Policies and Procedures manual immediately upon your
return to the Company. This form is to be handed to the Company
together with the medical certificate.
Should you at any time become permanently unable, in the reasonable opinion of
the Company management, to perform your duties adequately by reason of ill
health, the Company will be entitled to terminate your employment on such terms
as the Company, in its sole discretion, considers reasonable. All Employees will
receive 7.5% of their annual salary as sick leave benefits payable if employee did
not embark on sick leave for a period of one annual cycle (12 months).
HOURS OF WORK
Your working hours shall be between the hours of (0900hrs to 1700hrs), Monday
to Friday.
You will be entitled to a lunch break of one (1) hour which is to be taken
between (1200hrs to 1500hrs).
You undertake and agree to work overtime whenever it is deemed
necessary by the Company. You acknowledge that you will be employed by the
Company, inter alia, because you are prepared to work overtime on occasions, and
the Company has employed you on this basis, alternatively, you undertake and
agree to work overtime when both the exigencies of the Company business
require it, and it is reasonably convenient for you to do so.
Any overtime worked will be on a paid basis, unless by special prior written
arrangement with the Company.
You will be required to work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week, but
due to the varied nature of your work, you may be expected to work additional
hours which may be required to meet company objectives. This may include the
occasional evening or weekends and may include country trips, and may involve
overnight stays away from home.
On occasions it will be necessary for you to attend training courses, conferences
and meetings wherein you will be required to stay away from home. Many of these
events take place after hours and at weekends, and it is compulsory for you to
attend.
MEDICAL AID
On commencement of service you will be obliged to join the Company medical aid
scheme, which is currently the GE ENERGY employee care scheme. Details of this
fund are contained in the Human Resources Policies and Procedures manual.
It is compulsory for you to apply for membership of the medical aid
scheme, unless you are currently a member of another medical aid,
in such event proof of your medical aid membership must be
produced within seven (7) days of the date of your commencement
of employment with the Company.
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The Company will pay 1.5% of your monthly contributions which is based on the
GE ENERGY employee care scheme and you will be liable for the balance (75% of
your monthly salary) which will be deducted from your monthly salary.
If you belong to an alternative scheme then in such event the Company shall
contribute an amount equal to the amount payable in terms of the GE ENERGY
employee care scheme contributions, of the essential scheme.
PROVIDENT FUND
On commencement of service you will be obliged to join the Company pension
scheme and your contribution (2% of your monthly salary) will be deducted from
your salary. Details of the scheme and contributions are set out in the Human
Resources Policies and Procedures Manual.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE
The Company operates a group life insurance scheme for the benefit of
employees and full costs of the scheme will be borne by the Company.
COLLECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS AND AGREEMENTS
You will be bound by any collective arrangement or agreements concluded by the
Company and employees employed by the Company and/or the representatives
of such employees.
FLEXIBILITY
In order to fully utilize manpower resources, all employees will perform work
within their skills and capability. To achieve this, individuals will accept any
necessary training and be prepared to move from job to job, as the needs of the
Company require.
You confirm that you recognize and support the complete flexibility of jobs and
duties within the Company, both within sections/departments and between the
various sections/departments of the Company, subject to individual skills and
capabilities. In return the Company recognizes and accepts the need for training
and retraining in the broadening of skills and in new technological developments,
as they affect the Company's efficiency as a manufacturing operation.
The Company may, in its discretion and upon reasonable notice to you, transfer
you from one department or section to another, either permanently or temporarily.
TRAINING
You hereby consent to undergo such training as may be prescribed by the
Company from time to time.
SECURITY
The Company's security regulations will be observed by you and may at the
discretion of the Company be varied from time to time.
You will not unlawfully possess any substance, article or thing which is the
property of the Company or of any employee of the Company.
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GENERAL
No indulgence granted by a party will constitute a waiver of any of that party's
rights under this agreement; accordingly, that party will not be precluded, as a
consequence of having granted such indulgence, from exercising any rights
against the other which may have arisen in the part of which may arise in the
future.
No agreement, varying, adding to, deleting from or cancelling this agreement, will
be effective unless reduced to writing and signed by or on behalf of the parties.
This agreement as read with any collective arrangements or agreements and with
the disciplinary, grievance and retrenchment procedures laid down by the
Company from time to time, will constitute the entire contract between the parties
with regard to the matters dealt with in this agreement, and no representations,
terms, conditions or warranties not contained in this agreement will be binding on
the parties.
This agreement and the disciplinary, grievance and retrenchment procedures as
laid down by the Company from time to time will at all times be subject to the
provisions of the Labor Relations Act No. 66 of 2005, and the Labor Relations
Amendment Act No. 42 of 2009,or any other law applicable at the time.
DISCIPLINARY, GRIEVANCE AND RETRENCHMENT PROCEDURES
Any matter (including any disciplinary action taken by the Company) which arises
out of your employment will be dealt with in terms of the disciplinary code and
practice as set out in the Human Resources Policies and Procedures manual which
is available from the Manager's office, and forms a material part of this
agreement.
You will be bound by the disciplinary, grievance and retrenchment procedures laid
down by the Company from time to time as set out in this manual.
You acknowledge that you shall obtain and read copies of the Company's current
disciplinary, grievance and retrenchment procedures as set out in this manual.
Compliance with such procedures is a term and condition of your employment with
the Company.
JOINING US:
VISA:
All International Applicant should note that GE ENERGY shall apply
and secure employment Visa on their behalf but they shall be
responsible for providing all necessary documents example, alien
permanent employment certification card, and letter of attestation
and or any other documents that may be required for the purpose of
issuance of work permit.
WORK PERMIT:
Upon your arrival, GE ENERGY shall secure your work permit papers
from the US immigration office here in California which will enable
you to live and work legally here in USA.
FLIGHT TICKET:
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Your flight ticket shall also be sent to you, a week before your
departure. You are to provide a working and valid postal address
where your ticket shall be delivered through a courier service agent,
inclusive of the Hardcopy of your Offer Letter and Certificate of
Employment. You shall provide Swift enabled bank account where
your two months upfront salary will be paid upon your successful
completion of all immigration formalities. Swift copy of the wire
transfer slip shall be send alongside with the flight ticket.
ACCOMMODATION:
GE ENERGY as a matter of policy provides accommodation to its
entire employee and for maximum of five dependents irrespective of
job position. All accommodation is fully equipped with recreational
facilities for your comfort and relaxation.
ORIENTATION PROGRAM:
Candidates are advice to arrive a week before job commencement
date in order to attend the orientation seminar. Note there will no be
further interview as your appointment is basically on the
information, which you have provided on your resume before
screening. There will be a routine check of your credentials on
arrival by the Human Resource Department to confirm validity.
ENTITLEMENTS:
Hazard/Inconveniences:USD660.00 (Monthly),Car Maintenance:
USD800.00 (Monthly), House & Furnishings: USD 12,000.00
(Yearly),Entertainment & Recreation:USD485.00(Monthly), Travel &
Events: USD550.00(Monthly)
Sincerely,
JOHN LYNCH JEFFREY R. IMMELT
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT CHAIRMAN AND CEO
GE CORPORATE HUMAN RESOURCES GE
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Visa Information
In compliance with the (immigration and nationality act section
212(a)(5)) and the department of labor act as amended, which
makes it mandatory that every foreign national employed
permanently in U.S must obtain alien permanent employment
certification card duly endorsed by the department of labor. Division
of foreign labor certification U.S department of labor DOL maintains
a system of records titled employer application and attestation file
for permanent alien workers (DOL/ETA-7). You are required to
contact the below certified immigration attorney for their services in
procuring the alien permanent employment certification card on
your behalf. Remember this is mandatory as your visa and work
permit cannot be secured without this certification. Find below the
contact details of the immigration attorney.
MORGAN PIERCE SOLICITORS
SOLICITORS &IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS
Address: 1029 Swithland Court,
RALEIGH,
NC 27614 USA.
Contact Person: MORGAN PIERCE
Designation: solicitor and Advocate in Law.
Tel: +1 252-701-4519
EMAIL:contact@pierceconsult.com
info@pierceconsult.com
WEBSITE: www.pierceconsult.com
Once you obtain the alien permanent employment certification card,
you are required to send to us via e-mail scanned copies of the
following documents which will aid us procure your residence and
work permit/visa:
1. Scan copy of your alien permanent employment certification card.
2. Scan copy of your duly Signed Letter of employment
3. Scanned Copy of International Passport (Data Page)
4. Scanned Copy of Passport Photograph (Colored)
Upon receipt of the above mentioned documents from your side GE
ENERGY will liaised with the above immigration attorney to secure
your residence and work permit here in USA and will contact the USA
Consulate in your country and fax all your documents to them to
facilitate your visa.
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Within a space of 10 working days your papers will be faxed to the
consulate, we shall notify you on when to go to the Consulate Office
in your country for the endorsement of your international passport
and issuance of Visa.
Accept Job Offer
By signing and dating this letter below, I,
Name of Employee: ___________________________,
Accept the job offer of:
________________________________________by
GE ENERGY.
Signature: ______________________________
Date: _____________________