Pricing
One flat fee per hire. Everything else included.
No entity setup. No hidden statutory charges. No generalist EOR markup. Just a simple monthly fee per employee, plus their fully-loaded South African salary.
Flat platform fee. Add the employee's South African salary and statutory costs at pass-through rates. No setup fees, no surprises.
- Employer of Record service
- Monthly payroll & SARS remittance
- POPIA & BCEA-aligned contracts
- Benefits administration
- Dedicated account support
- USD billing & reporting
No commitment required
Live cost estimator
Includes 28% US overhead estimate
Fully-loaded SA employment cost
Estimated annual savings
About 62% less than the equivalent US hire, all-in. Total annual EMPLOI cost $79,988.
What's included
One fee covers the full employment stack.
Local compliance
POPIA, BCEA, LRA, PAYE, UIF, SDL — handled in-country.
Payroll & tax
Monthly payroll, SARS filings, statutory deductions, and payslips.
Benefits administration
Medical aid, pension, and leave aligned to SA standards.
Locally compliant contracts
Employment agreements drafted and reviewed by SA labour counsel.
HR support
Day-to-day employee queries, documentation, and offboarding.
USD billing
One predictable monthly invoice per hire in USD.
How we compare
Specialist service, generalist pricing.
EMPLOI is built for one corridor. That focus keeps our fee flat and our compliance deep.
FAQs
Pricing questions, answered.
What is the $499 platform fee?
It's a flat monthly fee per active hire that covers compliance, payroll, benefits administration, contract management, and ongoing HR support. It does not include the employee's salary or statutory contributions — those are passed through at cost.
Is there a setup fee or minimum contract?
No setup fee and no long-term lock-in. You can scale up or down one hire at a time. Most clients start with one or two roles and expand once the model is proven.
How do SA salaries compare to US salaries?
For comparable experience and English fluency, South African salaries are typically 40–60% below US equivalents. The final salary depends on role, seniority, and market demand.
What statutory costs are included?
We process and remit PAYE income tax, UIF, and SDL on your behalf. These are passed through as part of the total cost of employment and are clearly itemised each month.
How quickly can we hire?
Most roles go from signed agreement to first day in 1–3 weeks. Specialist or senior searches may take longer, but we keep sourcing and onboarding tightly coordinated.
Ready to hire?
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