Freelance independent consultant contract template (South Africa)
What a South African independent consultant contract should include: deposits, IP, POPIA and the key clauses that prevent common disputes.
The disputes consultants run into most
- Being treated as an employee
- Liability for advice
- Retainer hours rolling over
Preview: key clauses
Deposit
A 50% non-refundable commitment deposit is payable before work begins.
Payment
Invoices are payable by EFT within 14 days, with interest on overdue amounts.
Limitation of liability
The Contractor's total liability is limited to the fees paid under this agreement in the 3 months before the claim.
In the Starter Kit
The full South African contractor agreement — edit once, reuse for every client.
Other contract templates
General information only — not legal advice.