Our Services
Complete Employer of Record and payroll solutions for UK companies hiring in South Africa — compliant, efficient, and hassle-free.
Employer of Record (EOR)
We become the legal employer of your South African staff on your behalf, eliminating the need for you to set up a local entity with CIPC.
Our EOR service means we issue BCEA-compliant employment contracts, handle all statutory registrations, and assume legal employer responsibilities while you maintain day-to-day management of your employees.
What's Included:
- BCEA-compliant employment contracts
- Legal employer status in South Africa
- No need to register a SA entity (CIPC)
- Full employment law compliance
- Risk mitigation and liability coverage
- Employee onboarding support
- Termination handling in line with SA labour law
Why Use an EOR?
Setting up a South African subsidiary can take 3-6 months and cost £10,000+ in legal fees, registration costs, and ongoing compliance.
With TwoOceans EOR, you can onboard your first employee in as little as 5 days — without any entity setup.
Payroll Processing
End-to-end monthly payroll processing with accurate calculations, timely payments, and detailed payslips — all in ZAR.
What We Handle:
- Monthly salary calculations
- PAYE (Pay-As-You-Earn) tax deductions
- UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) contributions
- SDL (Skills Development Levy) where applicable
- Medical aid and pension deductions
- Bonus and commission processing
- IRP5 tax certificates at year-end
- Detailed payslips for each employee
- Salary payments in ZAR to SA bank accounts
Payroll timeline: We process payroll monthly. Submit changes by the 20th of each month for same-month processing.
PAYE & Statutory Compliance
Complete registration and monthly filing with SARS, plus all required statutory contributions — keeping you fully compliant with South African law.
Compliance Areas Covered:
PAYE (Pay-As-You-Earn)
Monthly tax withholding and submission to SARS via EMP201 returns. We ensure accurate calculations based on current tax tables.
UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund)
Registration and monthly contributions (1% employee + 1% employer). Provides short-term relief for workers who become unemployed.
SDL (Skills Development Levy)
Applicable for employers with annual payroll above R500,000. We assess applicability and handle submissions where required.
COIDA (Compensation Fund)
Registration with the Compensation Fund for occupational injury/disease cover. Annual assessments and letter of good standing maintained.
Your Peace of Mind:
- All registrations handled on your behalf
- Monthly filings submitted on time
- Penalties and interest avoided
- SARS correspondence managed
- Annual reconciliations completed
- Audit support if required
Benefits Management
Administer competitive employee benefits including medical aid, retirement/pension schemes, and other perks — helping you attract and retain top South African talent.
Benefits We Can Arrange:
- Medical aid scheme enrollment and management
- Retirement fund / pension contributions
- Group life assurance
- Disability income protection
- Funeral cover
- Employee assistance programmes
- Custom benefit packages
How It Works:
We partner with leading South African providers to offer competitive group rates. Deductions are processed through payroll, and we handle all administration, enrollments, and ongoing management.
[EDIT]: Specific provider partnerships and plan details can be customized based on client needs and budget.
DIY vs. TwoOceans EOR
| Requirement | DIY (Set Up Entity) | TwoOceans EOR |
|---|---|---|
| CIPC Entity Registration | Required (3-6 months) | Not Required |
| SARS Tax Registration | Your responsibility | We handle it |
| UIF Registration | Your responsibility | We handle it |
| Employment Contracts | You draft (legal review needed) | BCEA-compliant templates provided |
| Monthly PAYE Filing | Your responsibility | We file for you |
| Legal Liability | Your company bears full risk | Shared with TwoOceans EOR |
| Time to First Hire | 3-6 months | 5-10 days |
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