Payroll in South Africa, Simplified in 3 Minutes.

In this quick breakdown, we cover PAYE on a progressive scale from 18% to 45% applied to cash and non-cash benefits with monthly EMP201 submission via eFiling by the 7th, UIF at 1% employee and 1% employer capped at R17,712 per month with monthly declarations, SDL at 1% of total payroll for employers with annual payroll above R500,000 paid to SARS and linked to potential SETA training grants, and COIDA registration with risk-based assessments and why a Letter of Good Standing often decides contracts and tenders. We also flag key risks, including 10% penalties on unpaid tax, interest at the prevailing rate, integrated SARS and UIF systems that flag omissions, and audit or criminal exposure for repeat offences. Watch to stay compliant, credible, and audit-ready, whether you are hiring your first employee or scaling nationwide.

About Workforce Africa

Workforce Africa helps organisations seeking talent and business opportunities in Africa to succeed. Leveraging ~20 years at the intersection of HR and business, we truly understand the challenges organisations face while scaling across Africa — and the opportunities that arise when done successfully. ​ ​

From hiring to onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, offshoring and more — our solutions bring your talent initiatives to life – onsite, remote or distributed — so you can confidently build and support your team across Africa’s largest markets.​​