Key facts at a glance
Currency
ZAR
Employer cost
≈ 2–3%
Payroll cycle
Monthly
Probation
Reasonable period (often 3–6 months)
Notice period
1–4 weeks by tenure
Annual leave
15 working days
Working hours
45 hours / week
Capital
Pretoria
What employers should know
- UIF and SDL contributions
- Strong labour protections under the LRA and BCEA
- 13th-month bonus is common practice
Contracts
Employment contracts in South Africa should set out salary, hours (45 hours / week), probation (Reasonable period (often 3–6 months)) and notice terms. We issue locally compliant contracts in days.
Payroll & taxes
Payroll typically runs monthly in ZAR. Employer social contributions are around ≈ 2–3% of gross salary.
Leave & benefits
Employees are entitled to 15 working days of annual leave plus public holidays. Competitive packages often add health cover and allowances.
Termination
Notice is 1–4 weeks by tenure. Terminations must follow local procedure — our specialists manage it to reduce risk.
Figures are indicative and change regularly. Confirm current rules with our team before making an offer.