If your domestic worker (cleaner, nanny, gardener, cook, driver, etc) works for you more than 24 hours a month, you must have a written contract, and your worker must be given a copy. This contract should cover the following:

• Commencement date and provisions for termination
• Job description
• Working days and hours
• Salary and overtime pay
• Annual and sick leave
• Accommodation (if your domestic worker stays at your premises) 

Alternatively, download a sample of domestic worker employment contract, sample of job description and basic employment guidelines set by South African Department of Labour here.