(For Independent Contractors Providing Professional Services to SayPro)
This Consultant 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 Consultant
Full Name/Company Name: [Consultant to enter name]
ID/Passport/Company Registration Number: [Consultant to enter details]
Residential/Business Address: [Consultant to enter address]
Contact Number: [Consultant to enter contact number]
Email Address: [Consultant to enter email address]
(Hereinafter referred to as “Consultant”).
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Consultant agrees to provide the following services to SayPro:
- [Describe specific consulting services]
- [Detail deliverables and expected outcomes]
- [Specify the scope, including timelines and milestones]
The Consultant 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., 30 days] written notice.
- By SayPro with immediate effect if the Consultant fails to perform duties, breaches contract terms, or engages in misconduct.
4. COMPENSATION AND PAYMENT TERMS
- Consulting Fee: The Consultant shall be paid [Specify Amount and Currency] for the services rendered.
- Payment Schedule: Payments will be made [Specify schedule, e.g., monthly, upon milestone completion, or project-based].
- Method of Payment: Payments shall be made via [Specify method, e.g., bank transfer, PayPal] to the Consultant’s account.
- Invoicing: The Consultant shall submit invoices detailing services rendered, and SayPro shall process payment within [Specify number of days, e.g., 30 days].
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS
- The Consultant 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 Consultant shall be responsible for paying all applicable taxes and statutory contributions.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE
- The Consultant 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.
- The Consultant shall not use, sell, or distribute any SayPro intellectual property without written permission.
8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION
- The Consultant shall be responsible for any negligence, errors, or omissions in service delivery.
- The Consultant 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 Consultant.
- 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: _________________________
Consultant Acknowledgment and Acceptance
I, [Consultant Name], have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Agreement.
Consultant 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)
Consultant Reference Number: _________________________
Effective Date: _________________________
HR Representative Name: _________________________
HR Representative Signature: ________________________
