PAYROLL SERVICES · SOUTH AFRICA

Payroll Services South Africa: Accurate, Compliant Payroll for Every Business

We provide accurate, compliant payroll services to South African businesses of all sizes — from SARS submissions to payslip delivery.

Diverse South African employees across industries relying on People Bridge payroll services

Why Outsource Your Payroll to Us

Full Compliance

We ensure every payroll run is 100% compliant with all South African regulations, including SARS, UIF, SDL, and COIDA.

Maximum Efficiency

Automate your entire payroll process and reclaim valuable time. We handle everything from timesheet integration to direct payments and reporting.

Cost Savings

Eliminate the need for in-house admin time, expensive software licenses, and year-end fees. Our predictable pricing model gives you clear cost control.

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30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

Your Partner in South African Payroll

For businesses of any size, navigating South Africa's complex payroll environment can be time-consuming and prone to costly errors. We act as your trusted payroll department, providing expert support that ensures every employee is paid correctly and every submission is filed on time — managing all the complexities so you don't have to. If you also need help finding staff, our recruitment services team can assist, and if you're hiring in South Africa without a local entity, our Employer of Record service covers payroll as part of full compliant employment.

Complete & Custom Payroll Management

A comprehensive payroll solution tailored to your business — every aspect of your payroll processing handled with precision, whether for permanent staff or workers sourced through our temporary staffing service.

Payroll Processing

From monthly to weekly runs, we process salaries, hourly wages, and contractor payments with 100% accuracy.

Statutory Submissions

We manage and submit all mandatory filings, including monthly EMP201 and biannual EMP501/IRP5 recons to SARS.

Third-Party Payments

We handle deductions and payments for garnishee orders, bargaining councils, pension funds, medical aid, and more.

Payslip Distribution

Payslips, either digital or printed, are delivered seamlessly throughout South Africa.

UIF & COIDA Support

We manage your UI-19 submissions and ensure compliance with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).

Employee Self-Service

We can set up a secure employee portal for payslip delivery, leave requests, and tax certificate access.

Payroll Services FAQ

Salary, wage and contractor payments processed monthly or weekly; monthly EMP201 and biannual EMP501/IRP5 submissions to SARS; UIF and COIDA administration; deductions for garnishees, bargaining councils, pension and medical aid; and payslip delivery.

Yes. Every payroll run is checked against SARS, UIF, SDL and COIDA requirements, and statutory submissions are filed on time as a standard part of the service, not an add-on.

A fixed monthly base fee plus a per-payslip cost that scales with your headcount, with optional add-ons for things like bargaining council handling, garnishee administration, or GL exports. No hidden fees.

Yes — the service scales with you, whether you’re paying a handful of staff or running payroll for a large workforce, without you needing to change providers as headcount changes.

Transparent & Custom Payroll Pricing

Our pricing is tailored to your business, with a clear breakdown and no hidden costs. Our fee is based on a combination of:

Base Fee: A fixed monthly fee for your company.
Cost Per Payslip: A per-employee fee that scales based on volume.
Add-On Services: Optional fees for specialised needs like bargaining council handling, garnishees, or GL exports.

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