Walmart to launch first African branch in South Africa this October
Johannessburg, South Africa
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.
Contractor or Employee in Africa: Clear Tests, Risk Signals, and How to Classify Correctly
Contractor vs employee classification shapes everything from tax exposure to how you manage risk on the ground. Get it right and you protect your project timelines, payroll, and reputation. Get it wrong and you may inherit back taxes, penalties, or a public dispute that travels fast. This article distills the core principles that employers use […]
360 Degree Leadership Assessment Tool: Unlocking Team Potential in Africa
360 Degree Leadership Assessment Tool has become one of the most effective ways for organisations to identify leadership blindspots, build strengths, close performance gaps, and build future-ready leaders. Across Africa, businesses are realising that leadership capability is not just about appointing managers, but about understanding how those leaders are perceived and how well they can […]
4 Ways e-Learning Content Conversion Services Scale Training in Africa
E-learning content conversion services are transforming how organisations deliver training across the African continent. As businesses operate in increasingly competitive and diverse markets, the ability to provide consistent, high-quality training to employees across multiple locations has become a strategic necessity. Traditional classroom training can no longer keep pace with the speed, scale, and flexibility that […]
Africa Work Permits in 2025: Country Lead Times, Fast-Track Routes, and What to Prepare
Africa work permits are no longer a box-ticking afterthought. They sit at the centre of cross-border hiring, affecting when your new country manager actually starts, how confidently you promise go-live dates, and whether your risk team sleeps at night. If you plan early, document well, and choose the right local partner, the process becomes predictable. […]
Tourism: Kenya revolutionises tourism with Night skies tour for revenue generation
Samburu, Kenya
Integrating an Employer of Record with Human Resources and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems: A Practical Guide
Employer of Record integration is no longer a side project for IT. It is the work of getting people data to move cleanly between hiring, payroll, and finance so leaders can trust what they see and act sooner. Why Employer Of Record Integration Matters When teams rely on manual file swaps and copy-pasting, mistakes creep […]
Scale Smarter: Proven Strategies for Planting Sales Teams in African Markets
Overview When growth depends on channel reach, delay is expensive. Entity set-ups, multi-country labour laws, and volatile FX can stall launches and drain cash — right when you need merchandisers, sales reps, and service engineers on the ground.Africa is full of opportunity, but scaling efficiently across 40+ diverse markets requires more than ambition. It demands […]
Offshoring to Africa: The Real Total Cost Playbook
Offshoring to Africa is a decision about operating leverage, resilience, and speed, not only a way to trim payroll. When leaders model the full picture and design the operation with intent, they can lower spend while lifting service. With clear standards, strong coaching, and transparent reporting, you can protect margins and improve customer outcomes. Workforce […]