SayPro Freelancer Contract Template

(For Independent Freelancers Providing Services to SayPro)

This Freelancer Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date], by and between:

1. PARTIES

1.1 SayPro (The Company)

Company Name: SayPro
Company Registration Number: 2018 / 537703 / 07
Address: 167 14th Road, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, 1685
Represented by: Mr. Neftaly Vutisani Malatjie, SayPro Chief Executive Officer
(Hereinafter referred to as “SayPro” or “The Company”).

1.2 Freelancer

Full Name/Company Name: [Freelancer to enter name]
ID/Passport/Company Registration Number: [Freelancer to enter details]
Residential/Business Address: [Freelancer to enter address]
Contact Number: [Freelancer to enter contact number]
Email Address: [Freelancer to enter email address]
(Hereinafter referred to as “Freelancer”).

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Freelancer agrees to provide the following services to SayPro:

• [Describe specific freelance services]
• [Detail deliverables and expected outcomes]
• [Specify the scope, including timelines and milestones]

The Freelancer shall perform these services professionally, ethically, and in compliance with all applicable laws.

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

3.1 Contract Duration

• This Agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and shall continue until [End Date], unless extended or terminated earlier as per the terms below.

3.2 Termination Clause

This Agreement may be terminated:

• By mutual agreement of both parties.
• By either party with [Specify notice period, e.g., 7 or 14 days] written notice.
• By SayPro with immediate effect if the Freelancer fails to perform duties, breaches contract terms, or engages in misconduct.

4. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT TERMS

• Freelance Fee: The Freelancer shall be paid [Specify Amount and Currency] for the services rendered.
• Payment Schedule: Payments will be made [Specify schedule, e.g., per project, per milestone, or monthly].
• Method of Payment: Payments shall be made via [Specify method, e.g., bank transfer, PayPal] to the Freelancer’s account.
• Invoicing: The Freelancer shall submit invoices detailing services rendered, and SayPro shall process payment within [Specify number of days, e.g., 30 days].
• No Additional Benefits: The Freelancer acknowledges that they are not entitled to employment benefits such as leave, medical aid, pension, or UIF.

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

• The Freelancer is an independent contractor and not an employee of SayPro.
• SayPro shall not be responsible for providing benefits, insurance, tax deductions, or any employment-related obligations.
• The Freelancer shall be responsible for paying all applicable taxes and statutory contributions.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE

• The Freelancer agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all SayPro proprietary information.
• Any documents, reports, or intellectual property created during the contract remain the exclusive property of SayPro.
• This confidentiality obligation shall remain effective even after contract termination.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

• All work, reports, materials, or intellectual property produced under this contract shall be the sole property of SayPro unless otherwise agreed in writing.
• The Freelancer shall not use, sell, or distribute any SayPro intellectual property without written permission.

8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

• The Freelancer shall be responsible for any negligence, errors, or omissions in service delivery.
• The Freelancer agrees to indemnify SayPro against any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from their work.

9. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

• Any disputes shall first be resolved amicably through negotiation.
• If unresolved, disputes shall be settled through mediation or arbitration under South African law.
• The jurisdiction for legal matters shall be South Africa.

10. GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Entire Agreement: This contract constitutes the full agreement between SayPro and the Freelancer.
• Amendments: Any changes must be in writing and signed by both parties.
• Severability: If any provision is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions remain enforceable.

11. SIGNATURES

Signed on Behalf of SayPro

Employer:
Mr. Neftaly Vutisani Malatjie
SayPro Chief Executive Officer
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

Freelancer Acknowledgment and Acceptance

I, [Freelancer Name], have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Agreement.

Freelancer Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

Witnesses

Witness 1:
Mr. Clifford Lesiba Legodi
SayPro Chief Operations Officer
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

Witness 2:
Miss Tsakani Stella Rikhotso
SayPro Chief Learning and Monitoring Officer
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

Witness 3:
Mr. Puluko Nkiwane
SayPro Chief Marketing Officer
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

For Official Use Only (SayPro HR Department)

Freelancer Reference Number: _________________________
Effective Date: _________________________
HR Representative Name: _________________________
HR Representative Signature: ________________________