Updated September 2nd 2025

All About Running Payroll in South Africa

Learn the ins and outs of running payroll for your employees in South Africa through a global EOR provider like Justworks EOR.

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Running Payroll Using an EOR in South Africa

Grow your South African team without growing your HR admin hurdles. Managing payroll in South Africa can get complicated fast. Between local deductions, changing compliance rules, and the risk of costly errors, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s where Justworks comes in. Our all-in-one platform makes payroll simple, so you can focus on building your business.

With Justworks, you can:

  • Effortlessly handle payroll, contracts, and benefits in one place

  • Automate tax deductions and streamline your HR tasks

  • Support your team seamlessly from onboarding to transitions and beyond

  • Save time and reduce overhead as you scale with confidence

Expand with ease. Justworks takes care of the details so you can focus on growing your small business.

Things to Keep in Mind About Payroll in South Africa

Let’s go over essential facts about payroll in South Africa.

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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