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Benefits Guide
Employing in South Africa
Employment law in South Africa is not contained under a single law and is informed by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, common law and specific labour legislation. In general, South African labour law is divided into two areas: collective labour law and individual employment law.
Collective labour law governs the relationship between employers and trade unions, disputes, wage agreements, strikes, lockouts, etc.. Legislation related to this is all contained under the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1996 (LRA). Individual employment law relates to the law that govern the minimum terms and conditions of employment, regulation of terminations and disputes concerning unfair dismissal, labour practices, and discrimination claims.
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As of 1 March 2025, the minimum wage for all workers is R28.79 per ordinary hour worked, representing a 4.4% increase from the previous rate.
For different work schedules, the new wage equates to:
This adjustment applies uniformly across all sectors, meaning there is no longer a difference between general workers, farm workers, and domestic workers.
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For customers of Remote, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly instalments on or before the last working day of each calendar month, payable in arrears.
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We can help you get a new employee started in South Africa fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 3 working days.
Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.
For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.
Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.
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Grow your team in South Africa with Remote
Want to employ workers in South Africa? Companies hiring in South Africa are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ team members in South Africa and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your South Africa team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in South Africa. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.
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South Africa, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in South Africa may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.