Temporary Employment Contract South Africa

The Advantages of Using A Temporary Employment Contract Template

✓ Comprehensive Yet Customisable – Defines job title, duties, and contract period
✓ Lawyer Reviewed – Ensuring clarity and structure
✓ Trusted By Thousands – Join 13,500 South African businesses that have used our agreements

What Your Temporary Employment Contract Includes

This editable temporary employment contract sample makes onboarding simple and professional:

Agreement Terms – Project scope, contract start and end, legal parties involved

Work Hours – Specify days, times, and public holiday/overtime expectations

Compensation – Hourly, daily or monthly rate, including pay terms and deductions.

Job Role – Customisable task list with performance expectations

Workplace Conduct – Confidentiality, policies, and employee obligations

Leave Entitlement – Annual leave, sick days, maternity/paternity, family responsibility

Termination Terms – Resignation, notice periods, abscondment and project cancellation

This employment contract for temporary staff is ideal for both short-term contractors and project-specific hires.

Why Invest in a Written Temporary Employment Contract?

A clear, structured temporary employment contract protects your business and outlines the rights and responsibilities of temporary staff from day one.

➔ One-Time Purchase – No recurring fees

➔ Easy to Edit – Delivered in Word format

➔ Instant Download – Use your temporary employment contract right away

➔ 48-Hour Money Back Guarantee

➔ Attorney Reviewed – Legally sound and drafted by expert Helene Viljoen

Who Should Use This Temporary Employment Contract Template?

Project-Based Staff – Individuals hired to complete a specific project or defined task

Short-Term Hires – Employees needed for a limited time without expectation of renewal

Fixed-Duration Workers – Hires where the job ends on a specific date or upon project completion

Event or Seasonal Staff – Employees engaged during peak periods or special events

Trial or Interim Roles – Staff covering for leave, filling gaps, or assisting during transitions

Want to see what’s inside first? ➝ Download Temporary Employment Contract Template PDF

Not hiring for a project?

If you’re instead looking to hire someone for a short-term or fixed duration—like to cover leave, seasonal demand, or a defined period of work with set start and end dates—our Fixed-Term Contract might be a better fit. View here: Fixed-Term Contract

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