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Employment & HREmployment

Employment & HR Starter

The employment law foundation a South African business needs — BCEA-compliant employment contract, employment policies, and a probation process — done in one engagement.

R 6 500 excl. VAT·R 7 475 incl. VAT·50% deposit of R 3 250 to begin, balance on delivery

Written by

Martin Kotze

Attorney, Conveyancer & Notary Public

Quick answer

Who this package is for

  • Businesses hiring their first employees
  • SMEs that have been using informal or downloaded contracts
  • Companies that have experienced a disciplinary or dismissal dispute
  • Employers adding a restraint of trade or IP clause for the first time

What’s included

1

Employment Agreement

2

Independent Contractor Agreement

3

Restraint of Trade Agreement

4

Workplace policies pack

Pricing

Package fee (excl. VAT)R 6 500
VAT (15%)R 975
Total (incl. VAT)R 7 475
50% deposit to begin (excl. VAT)R 3 250
Balance on delivery (excl. VAT)R 3 250

All fees are quoted exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise. VAT is levied at 15%. The deposit invoice is issued after the scoping consultation; the balance invoice issues on delivery of the completed documents or filings.

Frequently asked questions

Does the package cover fixed-term or independent contractor agreements?

The package covers a standard permanent employment contract. Fixed-term contracts and independent contractor agreements are available as standalone engagements. Note that the dominant-impression test under the LRA determines whether a contractor is actually an employee, regardless of the label.

Is an equity incentive or commission plan included?

No. Commission, bonus and equity-incentive structures are bespoke and depend on your business model. Those are separate engagements.

Does the handbook cover POPIA obligations for employee data?

Yes. The handbook includes a section on employee personal information consistent with POPIA. If you need a fuller POPIA compliance package, consider adding the POPIA Compliance package.

Can I use the same contract template for all employees?

A base template is included. However, senior managers, directors, and executives require tailored agreements with bespoke restraint and IP provisions. The base template is suitable for general staff.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Package scope may be adjusted during the scoping consultation to fit your specific circumstances.

Get started with Employment & HR Starter

Request this package and we will confirm the engagement, send your deposit invoice, and book your initial consultation — all within one business day.

R 6 500 excl. VAT · R 7 475 incl. VAT · 50% deposit of R 3 250 excl. VAT to begin, balance on delivery

Why you can trust this: Martin Kotze has been an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, registered Conveyancer, and Notary Public since 2014, practising from Pretoria. The firm is regulated by the Legal Practice Council under firm registration 17444.

This guide is general information, not legal advice for your specific matter.