South Africa
Domestic Worker Employment Contract
R299
Create a domestic worker employment contract covering duties, working hours, wages, leave, UIF, overtime, accommodation, meals, confidentiality, notice, dismissal rules, and workplace conduct.
A Domestic Worker Employment Contract is used where a household employs a cleaner, housekeeper, gardener, driver, nanny, caregiver, or other domestic employee. It records basic employment terms and helps comply with labour-law obligations.
South African legal context (2026 checklist)
Domestic workers are employees and must receive at least the applicable national minimum wage, written particulars of employment, payslips, leave, lawful deductions, notice, UIF where applicable, and protection against unfair dismissal. Employers should also consider COIDA registration and workplace injury obligations.
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997
- Sectoral Determination 7: Domestic Worker Sector
- Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
- National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018
- Unemployment Insurance Act 63 of 2001
- Unemployment Insurance Contributions Act 4 of 2002
- Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993
- Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993
- Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
Use this as a starting point only. Verify current gazetted amendments, tribunal rules, and SARS / DOL circulars that may apply to your matter.
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Who is the employer?
Who is the domestic worker?
What duties will be performed?
Where will the employee work?
What working days and hours apply?
What wage will be paid?
Will accommodation, meals, transport, or uniforms be provided?
What leave will apply?
Will UIF and COIDA registration be handled?
What notice period applies?
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