Freelance translator contract template (South Africa)
What a South African translator contract should include: deposits, IP, POPIA and the key clauses that prevent common disputes.
The disputes translators run into most
- Certified translation requirements
- Per-word scope creep
- Confidential documents
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.
Certification
Sworn or certified translations are quoted separately and require the original documents. All source material is treated as confidential.
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.