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You manage the work – We manage the compliance.

Hire Elite South African Talent Without Opening a South African Entity

Global EOR becomes your legal employer in South Africa, enabling UK and EU companies to hire, pay and retain top South African talent. You control the day-to-day work while we handle contracts, payroll, HR and statutory compliance.

  • No South African entity required
  • Full BCEA, LRA, SARS, UIF, SDL & COIDA compliance
  • English-proficient talent at 30–40% lower cost
  • UK & EU Client Focused
  • One Monthly Invoice, No Hidden Fees
  • Fast Onboarding (Typically 5–7 Business Days)
  • No South African entity required
  • No South African entity required
  • No South African entity required

Why Use an Employer of Record in South Africa?

Expand into South Africa without the delay and legal complexity of setting up a local entity. Our EOR Model gives you a compliant presence and a stable employment framework from day one.

No Entity Needed

Hire legally in South Africa without registering a company.

Lower Cost, High Capability

Access skilled, English-proficient professionals at 30–40% lower cost than local equivalents.

Low Risk, High Control

We carry the employment risk and admin; you control performance and delivery.

About Global EOR

Global EOR becomes your legal employer in South Africa so UK and EU companies can hire, pay and retain top South African talent, while you control the day-to-day work and we handle contracts, payroll, HR and statutory compliance.

  • Built on proven HR and payroll infrastructure
  • Deep understanding of South African legislation and CCMA practice
  • Designed specifically for international businesses entering the SA market

Why UK & EU Businesses Choose Us

  • Transparent Pricing
    One monthly invoice: Total Cost of Employment plus a minimal, clear service fee. No hidden onboarding or “compliance” extras.
  • Compliance-First Approach
    Full BCEA, LRA, UIF, SDL, COIDA and SARS compliance, plus HR and IR processes that stand up at CCMA if needed.
  • International Hiring, Local Expertise
    We translate South African employment law into simple, practical guidance for UK and EU HR and finance teams.
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How Our EOR Model Works

A simple, five-step process from role definition to fully compliant employment in South Africa.

  • Define the Role & Budget
    You specify the position, scope, salary band and start date.
  • We Hire Under Global EOR (Pty) Ltd
    We issue South African-compliant contracts and complete onboarding as the legal employer.
  • You Manage the Work
    You set KPIs, assign tasks and integrate the employee into your team and systems.
  • One Monthly Invoice
    We consolidate salary, statutory costs and our service fee into a single monthly invoice.
  • We Handle HR, Compliance & Termination
    From leave management and performance issues to lawful termination, we manage the process under local law.

What We Handle as Your Employer of Record

We take on the legal and administrative responsibilities of being an employer in South Africa, so you do not have to.

  • Employment & Contracts
    South African-compliant employment contracts, onboarding, offboarding and personnel records.
  • Payroll & Statutory Compliance
    Monthly payroll, payslips, PAYE, UIF, SDL and SARS submissions, COIDA and leave administration.
  • HR & Industrial Relations
    Performance management guidance, disciplinary processes, documentation and CCMA representation.
  • Data Protection
    POPIA and GDPR-aligned data handling, secure document storage and access controls.
  • Optional Add-Ons
    IT equipment sourcing, remote workstation setup, HR support projects and team restructuring.

Roles You Can Why Hire Through Global EOR

We support a wide range of knowledge-based and support roles, including:

  • Payroll Clerks
  • Finance Clerks
  • Virtual Assistants
  • Software Developers
  • IT Technicians & Support
  • Accountants & Bookkeepers
  • Data Capturers & Administrators
  • Graphic Designers & Digital Creatives

Need a different role? Speak to us about custom employment requirements.

Who Does What? Clear Role Separation

Global EOR

  • Legal employer in South Africa
  • Employment contracts & HR records
  • Payroll, payslips & SARS submissions
  • Statutory compliance (BCEA, LRA, UIF, SDL, COIDA)
  • Leave, HR and IR management
  • CCMA-aligned processes and representation
  • Data protection (POPIA/GDPR)

You (the Client)

  • Daily supervision and leadership
  • KPIs, deliverables and performance reviews
  • Tools, workflows and systems
  • Decisions on headcount and role scope

Ready to Hire in South Africa?

Share a few details and we will prepare a tailored Employer of Record cost proposal for your role and budget

FAQs

Do we need a South African entity to hire staff?

No. Global EOR acts as the legal employer, so you do not need a local company.

Typically 5–7 business days after documentation and deposit are in place.

We hold a one-month Total Cost of Employment deposit to cover statutory obligations. It is refunded at termination once all obligations are settled.

Global EOR manages contracts, payroll, HR and compliance. You manage the daily work and performance.

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You brief us on the situation, and we manage a lawful termination process under South African labour law.