HR Consultants
E-Signature for South African HR Professionals
Get employment contracts, NDAs, and onboarding documents signed before day one. Fully ECT Act compliant. New hires sign on any device — no account needed.
How HR Consultants use SignZA
HR teams and consultants handle high volumes of document signings — employment contracts for new hires, acknowledgement of receipt for policies, NDAs for contractors, and performance improvement plans. With SignZA, you can send an employment contract within minutes of a verbal acceptance and have it signed before the candidate changes their mind. The audit trail provides your organisation with legally defensible evidence of the signed agreement.
Documents commonly signed by hr consultants
All of the below can be signed electronically under the ECT Act 25 of 2002.
- Employment contract
- Offer letter
- Non-disclosure agreement (NDA)
- Restraint of trade agreement
- Company policy acknowledgement
- Leave application
- Performance improvement plan (PIP)
- Mutual separation agreement
ECT Act Compliance Note
All standard employment documents can be signed electronically under the ECT Act 25 of 2002 and the Labour Relations Act does not require wet-ink signatures for employment contracts. SignZA's audit trail supports CCMA and Labour Court proceedings by providing timestamped evidence of signing.
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Free plan: 5 documents per month at R0. Pro plan: 50 documents per month at R99. No USD billing. No credit card required to start.
Frequently asked questions
Are electronically signed employment contracts valid in South Africa?
Yes. Employment contracts are standard commercial agreements and fully valid when signed electronically under the ECT Act. The Labour Relations Act does not require wet-ink signatures for contracts of employment.
Can SignZA be used for CCMA-related documents?
Yes. Documents such as settlement agreements, referral acknowledgements, and mutual separation agreements can be signed electronically. SignZA's audit certificate provides timestamped evidence of the signed agreement which is admissible in CCMA proceedings.
How quickly can a new hire sign their employment contract?
Within minutes of verbal acceptance. Upload the contract, place the signature field, copy the signing link, and send it via email or WhatsApp. Most new hires sign within the same day from their phone.