Freelance handyman contract template (South Africa)
What a South African handyman contract should include: deposits, IP, POPIA and the key clauses that prevent common disputes.
The disputes handymen run into most
- Hidden defects behind walls
- Material price changes
- Clients supplying their own parts
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.
Materials & hidden defects
Materials are charged at cost plus the agreed markup. Work on hidden defects discovered during the job is quoted separately before proceeding.
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.