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MEAโ€ขZA

Hire and pay in South Africa

Expand your global team in South Africa without setting up a local entity. Fully compliant EOR, automated multi-currency payroll, and statutory benefits.

At a Glance
CurrencySouth African Rand (R)
Min WageR 27.58 / hour
Standard Hours45 hours / week
EOR Setup Speed1 - 2 Days
ISO CODE
ZA
CURRENCY
South African Rand
PAYROLL CYCLE
Monthly
REGION
MEA
LOCAL PROPERTY & LABOR LAWS

Know the essentials before you hire

Customizable multi-jurisdiction employment essentials with local legal requirements. This provides a starting point for planning, not a substitute for individual legal or payroll advice.

Minimum wage
R 27.58 / hour

National Living Wage ยท supplied example; confirm age and eligibility.

Standard hours
45 hours / week

Typical working pattern. Agree hours, breaks and overtime in the contract.

Probation
3 to 6 months

Typical period. Define review milestones and agreed terms.

Notice period
1 to 4 weeks

Based on tenure. Check statutory and contractual notice.

Severance
1 week per year of service for retrenchment

Statutory redundancy pay may apply. Review eligibility and process.

Payroll cycle
Monthly

Agree payroll cut-offs, inputs and the employee's payment date.

PAYROLL & TAX BURDEN

Payroll & taxes at a glance

Employer contributions and statutory taxes. Employee taxes are deducted through payroll and remitted to the local authorities.

Component
Employer Obligation
Employer payroll tax rate
1% UIF + SDL + Compensation Fund
Statutory benefits / Social security
Mandatory contributions included in EOR management
Payroll frequency
Monthly via automated multi-currency disbursement
SIMPLIFIED HIRING CALCULATOR

What could a South Africa hire cost?

A simplified annual employment budget for your convenience with initial export. This is a planning overlay, not a payroll final calculation.

South Africa : South African Rand
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Local salary is tax-withheld & auto-submitted in compliance with South Africa authorities.

ANNUAL BREAKDOWN
Gross salaryR65,000
Employer contributionsR8,970
Statutory pensionR1,950
EOR Management feeIncluded / custom
Estimated total annual employer cost
R75,920
R6,327 / month ยท 1 employee(s)
COMPLIANCE & BENEFITS

Benefits are part of the plan

Statutory benefits requirements under South Africa labor law. Confirm committing acquisitions and eligibility for eligible employees.

Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)
Skills Development Levy
21 consecutive days annual leave
๐Ÿ“‹ Before the offer: your compliance checklist
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