Practical guides for South African businesses

EMP201 return in South Africa: an employer guide

Understand the monthly EMP201, PAYE, UIF and SDL, current deadlines, payment references and the difference from an EMP501 reconciliation.

UIF Contributions: How Much Employers Pay (2026)

How UIF contributions are calculated, the earnings ceiling, who pays what, and how to declare them monthly.

Skills Development Levy (SDL): Who Pays and How Much (2026)

Does your business have to pay SDL? The payroll threshold, the rate, how to register and how to claim some of it back.

Private Security Payroll: The Bargaining Council, Shifts and Allowances

Manage security payroll with grade-based wages, shifts, allowances and provident-fund duties. Spot compliance gaps. Read before running your next payroll.

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Restaurant Payroll: Sectoral Determination 14, Shifts and Tips

Understand restaurant payroll rules for wages, hours, casual staff, split shifts and tips. Check for gaps in your calculations. Read the payroll guide.

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Casual Staff and UIF: Getting High-Turnover Payroll Right

Manage UIF for casual staff without missing registrations or departure paperwork. Learn what high-turnover employers need to do. Read the guide.

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Payroll for a Medical Practice: Locums, Associates and Staff

Check how to classify locums, associates and staff for medical-practice payroll. Understand PAYE risks before paying them. Read the payroll guide.

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UIF Registration: SARS and Labour Are Two Separate Things

Understand why paying UIF through SARS does not replace registration with the Department of Labour. Avoid employee claim problems. Read the guide.

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How to Claim Your SDL Back: Workplace Skills Plans Explained

Learn how a Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report support an SDL grant claim. Check the paperwork and deadlines. Read before submitting.

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