Neftaly CONSULTANT CONTRACT TEMPLATE

(For Independent Contractors Providing Professional Services to Neftaly)

This Consultant Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date], by and between:

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1. PARTIES

1.1 Neftaly (The Company)

Company Name: Neftaly
Company Registration Number: 2018 / 537703 / 07
Address: 167 14th Road, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, 1685
Represented by: Mr. Neftaly Vutisani Malatjie, Neftaly Chief Executive Officer
(Hereinafter referred to as “Neftaly” 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”).

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2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Consultant agrees to provide the following services to Neftaly:

• [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.

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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 Neftaly with immediate effect if the Consultant fails to perform duties, breaches contract terms, or engages in misconduct.

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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 Neftaly shall process payment within [Specify number of days, e.g., 30 days].

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5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

• The Consultant is an independent contractor and not an employee of Neftaly.
• Neftaly 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.

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6. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-DISCLOSURE

• The Consultant agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all Neftaly proprietary information.
• Any documents, reports, or intellectual property created during the contract remain the exclusive property of Neftaly.
• This confidentiality obligation shall remain effective even after contract termination.

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7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

• All work, reports, materials, or intellectual property produced under this contract shall be the sole property of Neftaly.
• The Consultant shall not use, sell, or distribute any Neftaly intellectual property without written permission.

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8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

• The Consultant shall be responsible for any negligence, errors, or omissions in service delivery.
• The Consultant agrees to indemnify Neftaly against any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from their work.

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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.

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10. GENERAL PROVISIONS

• Entire Agreement: This contract constitutes the full agreement between Neftaly 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.

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11. SIGNATURES

Signed on Behalf of Neftaly

Employer:
Mr. Neftaly Vutisani Malatjie
Neftaly Chief Executive Officer
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

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Consultant Acknowledgment and Acceptance

I, [Consultant Name], have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Agreement.

Consultant Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

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Witnesses

Witness 1:
Mr. Clifford Lesiba Legodi
Neftaly Chief Operations Officer
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

Witness 2:
Miss Tsakani Stella Rikhotso
Neftaly Chief Learning and Monitoring Officer
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

Witness 3:
Mr. Johannes Sapapi Mputla
Neftaly Kingdom Committee Deputy Chairperson
Signature: _________________________
Date: _________________________

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For Official Use Only (Neftaly HR Department)

Consultant Reference Number: _________________________
Effective Date: _________________________
HR Representative Name: _________________________
HR Representative Signature: _________________________