Freelance virtual assistant contract template (South Africa)
What a South African virtual assistant contract should include: deposits, IP, POPIA and the key clauses that prevent common disputes.
The disputes virtual assistants run into most
- Unclear hours
- Access to client inboxes
- Confidentiality
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.
Hours & availability
The retainer covers the agreed monthly hours. Unused hours do not roll over unless agreed in writing.
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.