Fixed-Term Contract of Employment - 1.2H Template - March 2, 2021

Sep 4, 2026

Fixed-term employment contract template defining the Employer and Employee details, the commencement date, and either the termination date or the completion of a specified limited-duration project. It outlines the permitted reasons for using a fixed-term arrangement, clarifies no expectation of renewal or indefinite employment, and specifies that renewal/permanent appointment requires prior written approval. It also sets position and reporting lines, work location, duties referencing an annexed job description, working days and hours including breaks and overtime rules, and remuneration with lawful wage deductions subject to statutory limits.

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FIXED-TERM CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT

Commencement and Duration

Position and Duties

Working Days and Hours

Remuneration

FIXED-TERM CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT between ________________________________________________ (Company registration number: ) (hereinafter referred to as “the Employer”) and _________________________________________________ (Identity number: ) (hereinafter referred to as “the Employee”) COMMENCEMENT AND DURATION The date of commencement of the Employee’s employment by the Employer (“the Commencement Date”) shall be_____________________, regardless of the date of signature of this agreement. This contract shall terminate on _________________________ (date), or on completion of the following defined project (delete whichever is not applicable) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The reason for the parties entering a fixed-term contract is as follows: (delete whichever is not applicable): Replacement of a temporarily absent employee; Employee employed to work on a specific project of limited duration; Project details (if applicable, specify approximate expected duration): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Temporary increase in volume of work, not expected to endure longer than 12 months; Employee is a non-citizen whose work permit has been granted for a defined period; Employee is a student or recent graduate employed for the purpose of being trained or to gain experience; Work is of a seasonal nature; Employee is employed for the purpose of an official public works scheme or similar job creation scheme; Employee is employed in a position that is funded by an external source for a limited period; Post-retirement contract; or Other (specify): __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Employee shall have no expectation of renewal of this contract, or of indefinite employment. Any future renewal or renewals of the contract (on whatever terms) shall not give rise to any expectation of indefinite employment, or to any expectation of any subsequent renewal of the contract. This contract can only be renewed, or permanent employment offered, with the prior written approval of________________________________ (specify person or position required to give approval for renewal or permanent appointment). POSITION AND DUTIES The Employee is employed in the position of _______________________________________________________________ The Employee shall be directly answerable to and responsible to his/her immediate superior, being the person occupying from time to time the position of ___________________________________________________________________ The Employee’s place of work shall be at the Employer’s premises at ______________________________________ (Employer’s address), or such other place as the Employer may reasonably determine from time to time. The Employee’s duties will include those set out in the attached job description (Annexure A). The Employee will be required to carry out the work generally related to his/her position, according to the requirements of the Employer, and to follow any lawful and reasonable instructions given to the Employee by the Employee’s Supervisor or any member of the Employer’s management. The Employee shall carry out any duties reasonably and honestly within the scope of his/her position to the best of his/her abilities. WORKING DAYS AND HOURS The Employee is required to work on the following days per week: _____________________________________________________________________ The employee’s working hours are as follows: Starting time: ____h____ Ending time: ____h____ Or The Employee is required to work variable shifts. The Employee shall work ____ (number of hours) normal hours per wee

FAQs

How does the contract handle commencement and termination dates for fixed-term employment?

The commencement date is set independently of the signature date. The contract terminates on a specified date or upon completion of a defined project, with one option to be selected.

Is the employee entitled to renewal or indefinite employment?

No. The employee has no expectation of renewal or indefinite employment, and any renewal still must not create an expectation of indefinite employment.

What are the working time rules, including overtime and breaks?

The contract specifies weekly working days and hours or variable shifts, provides for lunch/tea breaks where applicable, and limits normal hours per week. If more than 45 hours per week are required, overtime rates apply for hours exceeding 45.

Sep 4, 2026

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