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$15000,00.$ What test would you use if Alex was earning below the BCEA earnings threshold? Explain.