Document background
The Nanny Contract serves as a formal employment agreement between households and childcare providers in South Africa, ensuring compliance with domestic worker legislation including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Sectoral Determination 7. This document should be used when engaging a nanny or childcare provider in a private household setting, whether full-time, part-time, or live-in. It includes essential provisions for employment terms, detailed childcare responsibilities, safety protocols, and confidentiality requirements, while incorporating mandatory labor law provisions such as UIF registration, minimum wage compliance, and specified working hours. The contract is particularly important given the formal recognition of domestic workers' rights in South African law and the need to protect both employer and employee interests while ensuring proper childcare arrangements.
