Employment Contract Free to use.

Template 064 minute readUpdated September 2026

A one-page contract with the statutory minimums built in: ordinary hours, overtime, annual leave and notice periods, written to match the Labour Act 11 of 2007 as it stands.

Free to access, copyrighted to Oryx Polytechnic Institute. Not open-source: use it, learn from it, do not republish it as your own.

A fill-in template: every field in brackets, like [your business name], is yours to replace before use. Nothing here is legal, tax or financial advice.

The clauses

  • Position: job title and duties.
  • Commencement and term: start date, indefinite or fixed-term with the end date or project named.
  • Remuneration: basic salary per month or week and the payment cycle, with deductions stated (PAYE, the 0.9% Social Security Commission employee contribution, others).
  • Working hours: per week up to the statutory maximum of 45. Overtime by agreement only, paid at 1.5 times the basic hourly rate (2 times on Sundays and public holidays), not exceeding 10 hours a week or 3 hours a day.
  • Leave: 24 consecutive days annual leave per 12-month cycle (statutory minimum, pro-rated to days worked per week); sick leave, maternity leave and public holidays per the Labour Act 11 of 2007.
  • Termination: the notice period per length of service under the Act (1 day, 1 week, or 1 month). Termination requires a valid, fair reason and a fair procedure.
  • Other terms: probation period, confidentiality, place of work, any additional benefits.

Signature and date blocks for employer and employee close the contract.

Source note: Template for reference only, reflecting general requirements under the Labour Act 11 of 2007. Not legal advice: have a qualified Namibian labour lawyer review before use, especially for senior or non-standard roles.

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