South Africa

Located at the southernmost end of the African continent, South Africa is the second-largest economy in Africa. Sometimes referred to as "the Rainbow Nation" on account of its ethnic diversity, South Africa also has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites in Africa.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
Currency
South African rand (ZAR)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly, bi-weekly or weekly
Employer Taxes
2%

Overview

Population
60,142,978
Language
Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Sotho, Northern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Capital
Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein
Currency
South African rand (ZAR)
Country code
+27
Min wage
21.69 ZAR an hour
Working hours
9 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
45 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
13th Salary
Avg employer tax

2%

Tax Breakdown

  • Skills Development Levy: 1%
  • Unemployment insurance: 1%

VAT

VAT

15%

Tax Calculation for South Africa
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in South Africa typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in South Africa
When drafting an employment contract for employees in South Africa, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days

Paid sick leave entitlement (100% of salary) runs in three-year cycles and is determined by length of service and number of working days:

  • 0-6 months - 1 day of paid sick leave for every 26 days worked.
  • 7 months+ -  30 days of paid sick leave if working a five-day week, 36 days if working a six–day work week.
  • 33 days if working Monday to Friday plus a Saturday every fortnight.
  • Employees are not entitled to any paid sick leave if they work under 24 hours per month.
  • None of the above allowances can be exceeded in a three-year period. At the end of each three years, the cycle resets, and employees can access their full quota of paid sick leave days again.
  • In the event of absences of over two consecutive days, employees must present medical certificates.
Maternity leave

Pregnant employees who work over 24 hours per month can take four months of maternity leave (unpaid). Maternity leave can start anytime from four weeks prior to the due date. Employees who have just given birth cannot return to work for six weeks. Mothers who have contributed to social security are entitled to up to 60% of their salary as a maternity benefit payment.

Paternity leave

South Africa makes no statutory provision for paternity leave, although new fathers are entitled to up to 10 days' unpaid parental leave.

Annual Leave
Public holidays in South Africa
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 21 Mar: Human Rights Day
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 18 Apr: Family Day
  • 27 Apr: Freedom Day
  • 1 May: Workers' Day
  • 2 May: Workers' Day Holiday
  • 16 Jun: Youth Day
  • 9 Aug: National Women's Day
  • 24 Sep: Heritage Day
  • 16 Dec: Day of Reconciliation
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Day of Goodwill

Termination Process

Termination processes vary according to the type of contract, the reasons for termination, the employment agreement, and any collective agreements that may be in place.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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South Africa

Located at the southernmost end of the African continent, South Africa is the second-largest economy in Africa. Sometimes referred to as "the Rainbow Nation" on account of its ethnic diversity, South Africa also has the most UNESCO World Heritage sites in Africa.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
العملة
South African rand (ZAR)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly, bi-weekly or weekly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
2%

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
60,142,978
اللغة
Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Sotho, Northern Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
العاصمة
Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein
العملة
South African rand (ZAR)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+27
الحد الأدنى للأجور
21.69 ZAR an hour
ساعات العمل
9 hours per day
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
45 hours per week

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary
متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

2%

تحصيل الضرائب

  • Skills Development Levy: 1%
  • Unemployment insurance: 1%

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

15%

حساب الضريبة في South Africa
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Top Countries
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في South Africa عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في South Africa
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في South Africa يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية

Paid sick leave entitlement (100% of salary) runs in three-year cycles and is determined by length of service and number of working days:

  • 0-6 months - 1 day of paid sick leave for every 26 days worked.
  • 7 months+ -  30 days of paid sick leave if working a five-day week, 36 days if working a six–day work week.
  • 33 days if working Monday to Friday plus a Saturday every fortnight.
  • Employees are not entitled to any paid sick leave if they work under 24 hours per month.
  • None of the above allowances can be exceeded in a three-year period. At the end of each three years, the cycle resets, and employees can access their full quota of paid sick leave days again.
  • In the event of absences of over two consecutive days, employees must present medical certificates.
إجازة الأمومة

Pregnant employees who work over 24 hours per month can take four months of maternity leave (unpaid). Maternity leave can start anytime from four weeks prior to the due date. Employees who have just given birth cannot return to work for six weeks. Mothers who have contributed to social security are entitled to up to 60% of their salary as a maternity benefit payment.

إجازة الأبوة

South Africa makes no statutory provision for paternity leave, although new fathers are entitled to up to 10 days' unpaid parental leave.

Annual Leave
عطلات رسمية في South Africa
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 21 Mar: Human Rights Day
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 18 Apr: Family Day
  • 27 Apr: Freedom Day
  • 1 May: Workers' Day
  • 2 May: Workers' Day Holiday
  • 16 Jun: Youth Day
  • 9 Aug: National Women's Day
  • 24 Sep: Heritage Day
  • 16 Dec: Day of Reconciliation
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Day of Goodwill

عملية إنهاء العقود

Termination processes vary according to the type of contract, the reasons for termination, the employment agreement, and any collective agreements that may be in place.

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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نمِّ فريقك في South Africa
مع ريموت باس
يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك South Africa.

مع ريموت باس، يمكنك ضم الموظفين الدوليين بسرعة، وإدارة الرواتب، وضمان الامتثال القانوني، وتقديم مزايا تنافسية — كل ذلك من مكان واحد. ركّز على تنمية أعمالك، ودع المهام الإدارية والقانونية علينا.

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