CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT - DOMESTIC WORKER
This is a written contract between an Employer and Domestic Worker, setting out the rights and obligations of both.
THE EMPLOYER
Name & Surname:
ID Number:
Address:
(the address acts as the domicilium citandi et executandi)
Email:
Cellphone Number:
THE EMPLOYEE
Name & Surname:
ID Number:
Address:
(the address acts as the domicilium citandi et executandi)
Email:
Telephone Number:
2. START DATE
Employment will start on the Day of
Month 20 Year and will continue until ended.
3. PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT
The place of employment is described as and situated at:
Insert Address
4. JOB DESCRIPTION / TITLE
The employee is employed as:
(E.g. Domestic Worker, Driver, Care Taker, Gardener, Child Minder etc)
5. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
Either the Employer or Employee may terminate this agreement by providing at least 4 (four) weeks’ written notice.
6. WORK HOURS
6.1. Normal work hours will be hours per week, made up as follow:
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday: AM to PM
Meal intervals will be from: AM to PM
Other breaks: AM to PM
(E.g. Tea)
Saturdays: AM to PM
Meal intervals will be from: AM to PM
Other breaks: AM to PM
(E.g. Tea)
Sundays: AM to PM
Meal intervals will be from: AM to PM
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Other breaks: AM to PM
(E.g. Tea) Initials
6.2. Overtime may be worked if agreed on from time to time, and payment will be at a rate of one and a half times the
normal wage.
6.3. Standby may be worked if agreed on from time to time, and an allowance will be paid of at least R20 per shift.
7. WAGES
7.1. The Employee will be paid its wages in cash on the last working day of every week/month and will total:
R Insert amount Insert amount in words
7.2. The Employee will be entitled to the following allowances/payment in kind:
a. A weekly/monthly transport allowance:
R Insert amount Insert amount in words
b. Weekly/Monthly meals to the value of:
R Insert amount Insert amount in words
c. Accommodation per week/month:
R Insert amount Insert amount in words
d. Total value of remuneration:
R Insert amount Insert amount in words
7.3. The employer must review and adjust the Employee’s wages annually.
7.4. The following deductions are agreed upon:
Name and list deductions
8. ANNUAL LEAVE
8.1. The Employee will be entitled to No. days paid leave after each 12 (twelve) months of continuous service.
8.2. Annual leave is to be taken at times that are convenient to the Employer and the Employer may require the
Employee to take its leave at such times that coincide with that of the Employer.
9. SICK LEAVE
9.1. During every sick leave cycle of 36 (thirty six) months, the Employee is entitled to an amount of paid sick leave
equal to the number of days the Employee would normally work during a period of 6 (six) weeks.
9.2. During the first 6 (six) months of employment the Employee is entitled to 1 (one) day’s paid sick leave Initials
for every 26 (twenty six) days worked.
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9.3. The Employee must notify the Employer as soon as possible of its absence from work due to illness.
9.4. Should the Employee be absent from work for more than 2 (two) consecutive days, or more than twice in an 8
(eight) week period, the Employer may request a medical certificate.
10. MATERNITY LEAVE
10.1. The Employee is entitled to at least 4 (four) consecutive months’ maternity leave.
10.2. Maternity leave will be unpaid for the time that the Employee is off due to pregnancy, and the Employee may claim
from the U.I.F.
11. FAMILY RESPONSIBILITY LEAVE
11.1. The Employee is entitled to 5 (five) days family responsibility leave during each leave cycle.
11.2. Family Responsibility may be used when:
- the Employee’s child is born (father).
- the Employee’s child is sick.
- in the event of a death of the Employee’s spouse, parent, grandparent, child, grandchild or sibling.
12. ACCOMMODATION
12.1. The Employee will/will not be provided with accommodation for the duration of its service.
12.2. If accommodation is provided, it will form part of the Employee’s payment package
12.3. Only the Employee may occupy the accommodation provided, unless otherwise arranged and agreed with the
Employer.
12.4 No person may sleep over, unless arrangements have been made with the Employer before the time. No
permission is required if the person is a direct family member of the Employee.
13. CLOTHING
13.1. The Employer will give the Employee work clothing to use, but which will belong to the Employer.
13.2. All work clothing given, must be returned at the end of this agreement.
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14. OTHER CONDITIONS
15. CHANGES
Any changes to this agreement will only be valid if placed in writing and signed by both the Employer and Employee.
16. SIGNATURES
16.1. Both the Employer and Employee agree to the terms and conditions set out in this agreement.
16.2. The Employee confirms that it has received a copy of this agreement confirms that the contents thereof have been
properly explained before signing.
16.3. The Employee gives its express indication that it accepts the job offer, as extended by the Employer.
Place
Signed at on Day Month
of 20 Year .
The Employee: Signature
Witnesses: Signature Witness 1
Signature Witness 2
Place
Signed at on Day Month
of 20 Year .
The Employer: Signature
Witnesses: Signature Witness 1
Signature Witness 2
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ANNEXURE A | JOB DESCRIPTION & LIST OF DUTIES
Please list the Employee’s duties. (E.g. General tiding of the house, washing floors, cleaning windows, general driving,
mowing the lawn etc.).
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