(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: ________________________
