Expand your Global Workforce in 
South Africa
Do you want to expand your business to South Africa without establishing a legal entity? Talent Grid Africa can act as your legal employer and help you manage the onboarding process. As an EOR South Africa, we handle everything from sourcing employees, visa requirements, payroll, taxation, and more, allowing your business to expand its operations to South Africa.
POPULATION
62,027,503
LANGUAGES
11 Languages
COUNTRY CAPITAL
Cape Town, Pretoria
CURRENCY
ZAR
Employment Regulations in SA
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997, sets out working conditions in South Africa. The legislation outlines the working hours, leave entitlements, and minimum wages. The Labour Relations Act regulates the relationship between employers and employees. The Employment Equity Act promotes equal opportunities in the workplace and strives to eliminate unfair discrimination
12
Holidays Per Year
48 hrs per week
Working hours per day or month
Compensation & Benefits in SA
ZAR 15,500per month
Average montly salary
3-4 weeks
Annual vacation leave (min)
In South Africa, employee benefits include healthcare through public or private plans, pensions for retirement savings, disability coverage for illness or injury, and unemployment benefits to support workers who lose their jobs.
Employer Tax Rate and Contributions in SA
The average employer tax rate is 28% and applies to resident companies. These are businesses incorporated in South Africa or effectively managed in South Africa. The total employer contribution is around 2.65% of the employee’s salary. 1% goes to the mandatory Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), 1% to the Skill Development Levy (SDL), and about 0.5% into the Workers’ Compensation Fund (COIDA). However, the rate for the COIDA depends on the perceived danger of the work.
As a reputable employer of record South Africa, you can trust us to handle the following administrative tasks on your behalf;
- Recruitment. We ensure you hire the right candidate for your business.
- Staff Onboarding. Our team ensures that employees integrate smoothly into their roles and your organization. Additionally, we ensure that the onboarding process complies with South African laws and your company’s policies.
- Work Permits and Visa Services. We help employees secure work permits and visas to gain legal authorization to work in South Africa.
- Payroll and Compliance. Our team offers payroll outsourcing services in SA. We can help you calculate salaries, deduct taxes, and manage benefits for employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
An EOR is a third-party organization that legally employs staff on behalf of a company, handling payroll, compliance, taxes, and benefits while the client company manages the employee’s day-to-day work.
It allows businesses to hire employees quickly without setting up a local entity, ensures compliance with South African labor laws, and reduces HR and payroll administration.
Mandatory benefits include contributions to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), pension/provident funds (if part of the sector), paid annual leave, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and observance of public holidays.
Yes. An EOR can employ South African nationals and also sponsor work permits for expatriates, ensuring all hires remain compliant with immigration and labor regulations.