Hiring cost calculator
Compare what the same role costs in the UK or the US against South Africa.
Senior BD Exec / AE
You save
£30,000
a year, 50% less than the UK. That is £2,500 a month.
- UK salary
- £60,000
- South Africa salary
- £30,000
*These are estimates based on our experience, they may not be 100% accurate and are person by person variable, but what we can tell you is that we are yet to find a role that does not come with a 30% cost saving.
FAQs and need-to-knows
An Employer of Record is the legal employer of a worker in a certain country. As such, the Employer of Record takes care of all compliance aspects of employment, including payroll, taxes, statutory benefits, employment contracts, and more.
Using an Employer of Records allows companies to legally and efficiently engage with overseas workers, either in a new country or state, without having to set up a local entity or risk violating local employment laws.
South Africans are English speakers, have a talented pool of candidates, reliable internet (Fibre), and are known for their strong work ethic. Importantly, hiring South Africans is cost-effective for companies based in Europe, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, or the USA.
Our EOR service reduces administrative complexities and ensures compliance with local laws, allowing international companies to access new markets efficiently. We manage payroll, handle statutory payments and taxes, provide legal guidance on local contracts, worker protections, notice periods, termination rules, and act as the intermediary between employees and local government authorities.
An EOR is a third-party entity that not only hires and pays employees on behalf of another company but also takes full responsibility for administrative and compliance tasks. This ensures legal and efficient engagement with overseas workers, without the need to set up a local entity or risk violating local employment laws.
We serve as your in-country specialist or Employer of Record (EOR) in South Africa. For businesses based in Europe, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, or the USA, we facilitate compliance with South African Legislation and Tax Laws. We can either employ your staff in South Africa or integrate them into our EOR service while ensuring full legal compliance.
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