If you would like to appoint your domestic worker to work only 3 days a week in South Africa, you can do so by formalising the arrangement with a written contract. This contract is very useful in terms of protecting both the employer and the employee, outlining clear expectations, payment terms, working hours, leave entitlements, and compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
Working 3 days a week as a domestic worker in South Africa means the employment is classified as part-time, which comes with slightly different rules when compared to full-time domestic workers. For example, UIF contributions are still required if the domestic worker earns more than R624 per month, but leave and notice periods are calculated according to actual days worked. As compared to full-week, full-time domestic workers, part-time workers are entitled to fewer paid leave days and may not qualify for the same level of job security or fringe benefits, unless agreed in writing.
On this page, you will find a very practical and easy-to-edit contract for a domestic worker who works 3 days per week in South Africa. The contract includes items such as:
- Job duties and working hours
- Wages (per day or per month)
- UIF and deductions
- Leave entitlements (sick, annual, and public holidays)
- Termination conditions
- A space for signatures to make it legally binding
You can download the contract and customise it to suit your needs, whether your helper works Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays — or any other 3-day schedule.
A Part-time Domestic Worker Contract – 3 Days Per Week
Below is a South African part -time Domestic Worker Contract, for a 3 days per week:
PART-TIME DOMESTIC WORKER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
(3 Days Per Week)
This agreement is entered into between:
Employer Name: ____________________________
ID/Passport Number: _________________________
Address: ___________________________________
Contact Number: ____________________________
and
Employee (Domestic Worker) Name: ___________________________
ID/Passport Number: _________________________
Residential Address: ________________________
Contact Number: ____________________________
1. Start Date
The domestic worker will begin work on: ____ / ____ / 20____
2. Job Title and Duties
Job Title: Domestic Worker (Part-Time)
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Cleaning
- Washing and ironing clothes
- Basic cooking (if required)
- Childcare or elderly assistance (if agreed)
3. Work Days and Hours
The employee will work 3 days per week, as agreed:
- Day 1: __________________________
- Day 2: __________________________
- Day 3: __________________________
Work Hours: From ____ am to ____ pm (e.g. 08:00 – 16:00)
A 1-hour lunch break is included.
4. Remuneration
The employee will be paid:
- R_________ per day
or - R_________ per month (for 12 working days per month)
Payment will be made on the ____ day of each month/week by cash / bank transfer.
5. UIF and Deductions
If the employee earns more than R624.00 per month, the employer must register with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and contribute 1% of wages (matched by the employer).
6. Leave
The employee is entitled to:
- 1 day leave for every 17 days worked (annual leave)
- Sick leave as per the BCEA
- Public holidays (if a workday falls on a public holiday, the employee must be paid)
7. Termination
This contract may be terminated with:
- 1 week’s notice if employed less than 6 months
- 2 weeks’ notice if employed for more than 6 months
Termination must be in writing by either party. No deductions may be made for notice periods not worked unless agreed in writing.
8. General
The employer will treat the employee fairly and with respect.
The employee agrees to carry out their duties honestly and to the best of their ability.
Signed at __________________ on this ___ day of __________ 20___.
Employer Signature: _____________________________
Employee Signature: _____________________________
