South Africa

As of 1 March 2025, the minimum wage for all workers is R28.79 per ordinary hour worked, representing a 4.4% increase from the previous rate.

For different work schedules, the new wage equates to:

• 38-hour workweek: R1,094.02 per week / R4,737.11 per month

• 45-hour workweek: R1,295.55 per week / R5,609.73 per month

• Daily wage for four hours or less: R115.16 per day

This adjustment applies uniformly across all sectors, meaning there is no longer a difference between general workers, farm workers, and domestic workers.

For customers of Remote, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly installments on or before the last working day of each calendar month, payable in arrears.

We can help you get a new employee started in South Africa fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 3 working days.

Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.

For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.

Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.