Alex graduated in $2023$ with a project management degree from UNISA. He is

contracted to BuildRite Construction $($BuildRite$)$ as an "independent contractor".

According to the terms of his contract, Alex will be responsible for his own taxes and

will not receive any employee benefits including paid time off.

Since commencing his work at BuildRite, Alex has been provided with all the

equipment he needs to perform his tasks. He is also regularly assigned to different

construction sites by the BuildRite HR administrator. In addition to requiring that Alex

be available at any site office BuildRite assigns to him, his work hours are also

determined by the company. Alex has been told that he may not appoint any person

to perform his tasks on his behalf. He has also been warned that taking on projects

with other construction firms will amount to a breach of contract. Alex$$s annual

compensation is approximately R$256110,59,$ which amount exceeds the Basic

Conditions of Employment Act $($BCEA$)$ earnings threshold by R$15000,00.$With reference to the relevant legislation, case law and applying the

relevant test, discuss whether Alex is an independent contractor as described

in his contract with BuildRite