Updated September 2nd 2025

South Africa - Employer of Record (EOR)

Learn what you need to expand your business and hire compliantly in South Africa while simplifying HR processes with Justworks EOR.

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Quick Facts on Hiring in South Africa

Everything you need to know about hiring in South Africa at a glance.

million

Population

South African Rand (ZAR)

Currency

Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein

Capital city

official languages, IsiZulu and isiXhosa are the largest languages

Languages

billion (USD)

GDP

Public Holidays

million

Population

South African Rand (ZAR)

Currency

Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein

Capital city

official languages, IsiZulu and isiXhosa are the largest languages

Languages

billion (USD)

GDP

Public Holidays

Grow Your Team in South Africa with Justworks EOR

Expanding into South Africa just got easier. With Justworks, you can access top talent without setting up a local entity or stressing over compliance. We streamline international hiring so you can focus on building your best team and accelerating your success.

Here’s how we simplify global team management from day one:

  • Global payroll, made easy: Pay your team accurately and on time — wherever they are

  • Localized hiring, done right: Create compliant contracts and offer competitive benefits tailored to South Africa

  • Admin off your plate: From payroll to tax withholdings and HR logistics, we handle the busywork

  • Support at every step: From onboarding to offboarding, we’re right by your side

Justworks makes international growth accessible and straightforward for small businesses. Whether you're hiring your first global employee or scaling across borders, we’ve got you covered, all through one platform.

Here’s What You Should Know Before Hiring in South Africa

Compensation & Benefits

When hiring in South Africa, employers should be aware of key statutory benefits required by law. Employees are entitled to paid annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, and public holidays. Employers must also contribute to the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and provide coverage for workplace injuries. While not mandatory, offering additional perks like medical aid, retirement contributions, or bonuses can help attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.

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Hiring in South Africa with an EOR

Ready to start hiring talent in South Africa with Justworks? Here’s how you can expect the process to look: 

  1. You’ve found the perfect new hire in South Africa 

  2. Partner with Justworks EOR to bring them on

  3. Start the onboarding process for employees, including enrollment in local benefits and pension contributions

  4. Manage ongoing tasks such as payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and other HR operations specific to South Africa

Hiring in South Africa might seem overwhelming, but Justworks is here to offer tailored support.

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Insights Into the South African Hiring Market

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, legal or tax advice. If you have any legal or tax questions regarding this content or related issues, then you should consult with your professional legal or tax advisor.
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Key Features
  • Pay all employees from a single platform
  • Access local employee benefits
  • International compliance support
  • Time Tracking & PTO reporting

Ready to Hire Confidently in South Africa?

Justworks makes building your global team seamless by helping you hire and onboard talent in South Africa and beyond. Save yourself the time and hassle of international hiring today.

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