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Employment Contract Template - Monthly Salary, Probation - South Africa

Employment Contract Template - Monthly Salary, Probation - South Africa

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Ensure Compliance and Clarity in Your Hiring Process with Our Customisable Employment Contract Template for South African Businesses

Key Sections of the Contract Template:

  1. Parties Involved: Detailed information about the employer and employee.
  2. Contract Duration: Specifies the start date and ongoing duration of the contract.
  3. Remuneration: Outlines the monthly salary, bonuses, and any deductions.
  4. Employee Duties: Defines the responsibilities and tasks expected from the employee.
  5. Working Hours: Describes the work schedule, including regular hours and overtime.
  6. Leave Entitlements: Details the annual and sick leave policies.
  7. Termination: Terms and conditions for ending the contract.
  8. Confidentiality and Compliance: Clauses covering confidentiality and adherence to company policies.
  9. General Terms: Includes dispute resolution procedures and contract interpretation guidelines.

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Employment Contract Template BreakdownWhat Our Domestic Worker Contract Offers:

Our 8-page domestic worker contract is an instantly downloadable and customisable Microsoft Word file. This ready-to-go document provides a robust framework that covers extensive aspects of employment.

Detailed Employment Terms

Clearly defines the roles whether you are hiring a housekeeper, gardener, or nanny.

Understanding the Probationary PeriodRemuneration and Bonuses

The probationary period, also known as the probation period, is a common practice in employment contracts. It serves as an initial evaluation period for newly hired employees to demonstrate their suitability for a permanent position.

The probationary period typically ranges from 3 months to 6 months, but the duration can vary depending on the employer's policies and the nature of the job.

Guidelines on salary, bonuses, and lawful deductions, ensuring transparency in pay structure.

Type of ContractWorking Hours and Leave

This is a General Employment Contract. It is used to hire employees on a full-time basis with a monthly salary, ensuring all terms and conditions of employment are clearly documented.

Specifies working hours, overtime compensation, and leave entitlements, aligning with legal standards.

Who Should Use This TemplateTermination Clauses

This template is ideal for:

  • Small to medium-sized businesses needing to formalize employment agreements.
  • HR professionals looking to standardize employment contracts.
  • Legal advisors who require a robust framework for general employment scenarios.

Outlines conditions for employment termination, protecting both employer and employee rights.

Details About the ContractPrivacy and Data Protection

The Employment Contract Template includes the following key sections:

  • Parties Involved: Identification details of both the employer and the employee.
  • Contract Duration: Specifies the commencement date and ongoing duration.
  • Remuneration: Monthly salary details, including potential bonuses and deductions.
  • Employee Duties: Outlines the responsibilities and duties expected from the employee.
  • Working Hours: Specifies the working hours, including overtime policies.
  • Leave Entitlements: Covers the employee's entitlement to annual leave and sick leave.
  • Termination of Employment: Provides terms for contract termination, including notice periods and grounds for immediate termination.
  • Confidentiality and Compliance: Includes clauses on maintaining confidentiality and compliance with company policies.
  • General Terms: Includes additional terms such as dispute resolution and the interpretation of the contract.
  • Word Doc Format: For easy customisation

Adheres to Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) regulations, securing personal information responsibly.

A formal agreement does more than just fulfill legal obligations, it also...

  • establishes a mutual understanding between you and your domestic worker
  • ensures a harmonious, professional and transparent working relationship
  • defines the parameters so that your domestic helper knows what their responsibilities are 
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Rest Assured Knowing That Your Domestic Worker Contract Was Drafted By Experienced South African Lawyers

Say goodbye to standard online agreements that have been drafted in foreign jurisdictions. Our domestic contract template is written by experienced South African Lawyers, so you can be confident that your document will meet all relevant legal requirements.

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Skip The Guesswork, Avoid Time-Consuming Legal Hassle And Expensive Fees

When you need a legally binding agreement, there’s no need to spend hours drafting one from scratch. Our domestic employment contract template takes the guesswork out of creating contracts, so you can protect your business while saving time and money on expensive legal consultancy.

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Easily Customize Each Template To Suit Your Needs And Have It Completed In No Time

We understand that one size does not fit all when it comes to legal contracts. That’s why our domestic worker contract is available in Microsoft Word format, so it can be easily customized to suit your specific needs — add, remove, or replace any element with a few clicks.

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Employment Contract Template - Monthly Salary, Probation - South Africa

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Frequenty Asked Questions

What is a Domestic Worker Employment Contract?

A domestic worker employer contract is a written agreement between an Employer and Domestic Worker, setting out the rights of both. This agreement defines the roles and obligations of both parties.

Why do I need an Employment Contract?

South African labour law is clear about the need for written particulars of employment when hiring employees. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Sectoral Determination Seven – Domestic Workers require that every employee must be appointed in accordance with written employment particulars, and this includes the appointment of a domestic worker or gardener.

A written contract also helps to establish the parameters so that your domestic helper knows what his/her rights and responsibilities are.  

Who should use this Domestic Worker's Contract?

If you employ domestic help (which includes a housekeeper, gardener, nanny, care-giver, or domestic driver) whether on a daily, weekly or monthly rate, then this Domestic Worker’s Contract of Employment can be used.

If your employment of your domestic worker includes accommodation, then have a look at our Domestic Workers Employment Contract, including Accommodation. 

How do I use this Domestic Worker Contract?

Read the template Domestic Worker’s Contract of Employment to ensure that it suits your requirements. Make changes as required.

Add in the relevant details as indicated as blanks in the document, have it agreed and signed by both parties. Both parties keep a fully signed copy of the document for future reference.

What format do you provide the document in?

You’ll receive your domestic worker contract template as Microsoft Word docment. A small number of our documents are only available in PDF, in which case this is stated in the document summary.

How do I recieve my Domestic Worker Contract once I have paid for it?

Once your order is complete, you will be granted download permissions to the document via an email notification which will include download links.

What if I don't receive the link?

The two most common reasons for people not receiving the link are :

  1. The e-mail address entered into the order form was incorrect.
  2. The e-mail was directed into your spam folder. First please check your spam folder. If it is not there, contact us.

Can I make changes to the contracts and legal documents?

Our domestic worker contract is provided in MS Word format, allowing you to adjust and alter the agreement as you require. If you do not have legal experience we do caution you to be circumspect about the extent of the changes that you make.

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