South Africa
EOR Rate
$399
/month per employee

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Country Snapshot

Currency

ZAR

Timezone

UTC+2

Minimum Wage

28.79 ZAR/Hour

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

Employment Type

Full-time

South Africa is Africa’s most industrialized economy with a diversified economic base.

General Information

CapitalPretoria
Population64,747,319
TimezoneUTC+2
Official LanguageNdebele, Pedi, Sotho, South African Sign Language, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, and English

Employment Laws

Working Hours45 hours/week
Minimum Wage28.79 ZAR/Hour
Probation Period3–6 months
Notice Period4 weeks

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Leave Entitlements

Annual Leave21 days
Public Holidays12 days
Sick LeavePaid
Maternity Leave4 months
Paternity Leave10 days

Social Security

Employer Rate1% - 16.58%
Employee Rate1% - 16.58%

UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund)

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Taxation

Corporate Tax27% - 16.54%

Flat corporate income tax

Termination Rules

Fair reason required

Bonus Requirements:

No mandatory bonus

Additional Information

Under an EOR model in South Africa, employment is governed by comprehensive labor legislation emphasizing employee protections. Payroll administration includes income tax withholding and mandatory social contributions. Termination procedures require fair process and proper documentation. Employment disputes can escalate to labor authorities. An EOR manages compliance and mitigates employment-related risks.

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