This contract outlines the terms and conditions of employment. Under South African labor law, it is essential that both employer and employee are clear on duties, remuneration, and leave. Follow these steps for execution:
💼 The Employer (or its representative) and the Employee must sign every page.
✍️ Signatures must be placed on the final execution page in the presence of two witnesses.
📖 The employee must be given a reasonable opportunity to read and understand the contract before signing.
📝 Both parties must initial any changes made to the printed text.
🔐 A copy of the signed contract must be provided to the employee for their personal records.
The employer must keep the original contract in the employee's personnel file. The employee should keep their copy in a safe place.
Well done on completing the Employment Contract. This provides a solid foundation for a productive working relationship.
Ensure that the employee is registered for UIF and COIDA as required by South African law.
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EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
between
THE EMPLOYER
[EMPLOYER NAME]
ID / REG. NO.: [[REG/ID NUMBER]]
[ADDRESS]
and
THE EMPLOYEE
[EMPLOYEE NAME]
ID / REG. NO.: [[ID NUMBER]]
[ADDRESS]
1. APPOINTMENT
1.1 The Employer hereby appoints the Employee as [JOB TITLE] with effect from [START DATE].
1.2 This appointment is subject to a probation period of 3 months, during which the Employee's suitability will be assessed.
2. JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
2.1 The Employee's duties shall include, but are not limited to:
Standard duties associated with the position.
2.2 The Employee agrees to perform such other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
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3. REMUNERATION
3.1 The Employee shall receive a gross salary of R 0.00 per month.
3.2 The salary shall be paid monthly in arrears, into the Employee's nominated bank account, subject to statutory deductions (PAYE, UIF, etc.).
4. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
4.1 The Employer shall provide the following additional benefits:
None specified.
5. HOURS OF WORK
5.1 The Employee's standard hours of work shall be 40 hours per week, typically from 08:00 to 17:00.
5.2 The Employee shall be entitled to a daily meal break of 60 minutes.
5.3 Any overtime worked shall be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the hourly wage, in accordance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
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6. LEAVE
6.1 Annual Leave: The Employee is entitled to 15 working days paid annual leave per year.
6.2 Sick Leave: The Employee is entitled to 30 days paid sick leave in every 36-month cycle.
6.3 Family Responsibility Leave: The Employee is entitled to 3 days per year for family emergencies or deaths.
6.4 Holidays: The Employee is entitled to all official South African Public Holidays as paid time off.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
The Employee shall not, during or after the term of employment, disclose any confidential information relating to the Employer’s business or clients to any third party.
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8. TERMINATION
8.1 This contract may be terminated by either party giving 4 weeks written notice to the other.
8.2 The Employer reserves the right to terminate this contract summarily and without notice for serious misconduct or fundamental breach of the disciplinary code.
9. DISCIPLINARY CODE
The Employee agrees to abide by the Employer's Disciplinary Code and Procedure, as amended from time to time.
10. GENERAL
10.1 This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties.
10.2 No variation shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.
10.3 This contract is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
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SIGNED at [CITY] on this 15th day of June 2026.
THE EMPLOYER
[EMPLOYER NAME]
THE EMPLOYEE
[EMPLOYEE NAME]
WITNESS 1 NAME & SIGNATURE
WITNESS 2 NAME & SIGNATURE
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