Rates and project packages

As an independent freelancer, autodocs typically provides services remotely, subject to agreed terms and conditions.

An explanation of how our rates and project packages are calculated is provided below.

project rates

Project-based work

By quotation

The majority of work undertaken by autodocs is project-based.

Following an initial consultation with the client, a project fee and estimated timeframe for the work will be calculated in accordance with the project specific requirements discussed.

Standard quote validity is 30 calendar days, with a 50% deposit payable upfront to secure priority implementation.

project rates
retainer packages
retainer packages

Monthly retainer packages

By quotation

Autodocs offers flexible retainer packages tailored to your needs. These packages are ideal in the following scenarios:

  • Ongoing Support: For clients requiring regular assistance, such as intranet updates, system maintenance, or document formatting on a regular basis.
  • Undefined Project Scope: When the scope or volume of work for a project cannot be precisely defined, allowing us to work more closely with the client and achieve desired project outcomes over several months.
  • Staggered Project Payments: If you prefer to spread project payments across multiple months, we can implement the project in stages on a monthly retainer basis.

Retainer contracts must be booked and paid for in advance at the beginning of each month. Hours can be used flexibly at any time during the month, and autodocs guarantees availability for retainer clients, ensuring your needs are always prioritized.

ad hoc rates

Ad hoc support

Hourly rate:  ZAR 580 / USD 37 / GBP 30
[Subject to availability. Retainer clients will be prioritized.]

Ad hoc support services typically relate to work of on unplanned but immediate nature – that is not already covered under a retainer contract.

Examples might include: An urgent document that requires formatting, or unexpected SharePoint issues.

Autodocs provides international support and is available outside of normal working hours at the same standard rate listed above.

ad hoc rates