Not sure if you can legally use a fixed-term contract? Check your LRA section 198B risk in 1 minute with our free checker.
This generator asks you the questions a labour lawyer would, records the justifiable reason in the contract itself, and calculates pro-rata annual and sick leave from the actual term you enter.
What the document includes
- Justifiable reason recorded in the contract
- Automatic termination date and renewal terms
- Equal treatment clause for comparable employees
FREE supporting documents
Pre-filled with your details and available to download immediately after purchase.
Annual & Sick Leave Register
Record every leave day taken — the BCEA requires you to keep this for three years.
Payslip Template
The BCEA payslip details you must give an employee on every payday.
Written Warning Letter
A fair, LRA-aligned warning you can complete and hand over.
UIF & Statutory Registration Checklist
Everything that must be in place within the first seven days of employment.
Who needs this document?
- Employers filling a role for a defined project, season or peak period
- Businesses covering maternity, sabbatical or long-term sick leave
- Start-ups hiring for funded contracts with a known end date
- Anyone replacing a verbal fixed-term arrangement with written particulars
The South African law behind it
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997 — section 29 written particulars, working time, leave and notice
- Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 — section 198B fixed-term protections and the earnings threshold
- National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018 — the contract checks the rate you enter
- Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 — equal treatment for comparable employees
How it works
01. Choose
Pick this document and open the guided generator.
02. Personalise
Answer plain-English questions and watch the draft build.
03. Use
Pay, download the PDF and send secure signing links to each party.
LekkerContracts vs a free template
South African law
LekkerContracts: Written around the BCEA and the LRA section 198B fixed-term rules
Free template: Generic wording, often copied from overseas templates
Your details
LekkerContracts: Built from your answers — names, pay, dates and reason for the fixed term
Free template: Blank brackets you fill in by hand
Pro-rata leave
LekkerContracts: Calculated automatically from your contract dates
Free template: Not included
Ready to sign
LekkerContracts: Signature-ready PDF with secure e-signing links
Free template: A static file you format and print yourself
Guidance
LekkerContracts: Plain-English help and legal warnings as you answer
Free template: No guidance — you guess what each clause means
Frequently asked questions
How long can a fixed-term contract run in South Africa?
There is no absolute limit, but for employees earning below the BCEA earnings threshold a fixed-term appointment longer than three months must be supported by a justifiable reason under section 198B, otherwise the employee is treated as permanent.
How much annual leave does a fixed-term employee get?
The BCEA default is one day of paid annual leave for every 17 days worked. The generator calculates this from your start and end dates, and lets you override it with a more generous figure.
Does the contract end automatically on the end date?
Yes — a properly drafted fixed-term contract terminates by effluxion of time on the end date, without notice or a dismissal, provided no reasonable expectation of renewal has been created.
Why not just use a free template?
Free templates leave you with blank brackets and generic wording, often written for other countries. LekkerContracts builds the contract from your answers, applies the South African rules that fit, and calculates things like pro-rata leave for you. You get a signature-ready PDF with e-signing links.
Is this contract legally valid in South Africa?
The wording is written for the South African rules that apply (BCEA and LRA section 198B). Once both parties sign, you have a written agreement you can rely on. For unusual or high-value situations, an attorney review is still wise.
Do I need an attorney to use this?
No. The wizard asks plain-English questions and writes the wording for you. If your situation is complex or high-value, have an attorney review the finished PDF before you sign.
What do I get when I pay?
A signature-ready PDF of your completed contract, secure e-signature links for both parties, and a copy by email. You also get one free clause edit afterwards.
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