Domestic Worker Employment Contract in SA: What to Include

Domestic workers are entitled to written particulars of employment (SD7), and a clear contract avoids misunderstandings.

Names and addresses, job description, start date, hours, wage and pay date, overtime, leave, notice period, and any deductions.

One week if employed for six months or less, and four weeks if employed for more than six months.

Review it every year, for example when wages change.

Members get contract templates they can fill in, store the signed copy in a secure vault, and let their worker view and sign it online.

• Employer — Individual (1 worker): R179/month + R199 once-off setup = R378 first payment
• Employer — Duo (up to 2 workers): R299/month + R199 setup = R498 first payment
• Employer — Team: R99 per active worker/month + R199 setup (1 worker = R298 first payment)
• Employee Self-Serve (for domestic workers): R49/month + R25 once-off setup = R74 first payment

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Sources: Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) · DEL: NMW & Sectoral Determinations · Sectoral Determination 7 (SD7): Domestic Worker Sector (gov.za)

Last checked: 14 Oct 2026. This article is general information, not legal advice.