Document background
This Project Based Employment Contract is designed for use in South Africa when engaging employees for specific projects or defined work packages with clear deliverables and end dates. It combines standard employment provisions required under South African labor law with project-specific elements such as scope, deliverables, and completion criteria. The document is particularly useful for industries where work is structured around projects, such as IT, construction, or consulting. It includes all mandatory provisions required by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act while maintaining flexibility for project-specific requirements. The contract addresses key aspects such as project duration, performance metrics, remuneration, intellectual property rights, and project completion or early termination conditions. It's designed to protect both employer and employee interests while ensuring clarity about the temporary nature of the engagement.
