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, EU & USA 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
- We save you more than 60% on your salary obligations and requirements
- UK, EU & USA Client Focused
- One Monthly Invoice, No Hidden Fees
- Fast Onboarding (Typically 5–7 Business Days)
- UK, EU & USA Client Focused
- One Monthly Invoice, No Hidden Fees
- Fast Onboarding (Typically 5–7 Business Days)
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, we save you more than 60% on your salary obligations and requirements.
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, EU & USA 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 & USA Businesses Choose Us
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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, EU & USA HR and finance teams.
How Our EOR Model Works
A simple, five-step process from role definition to fully compliant employment in South Africa.
- Global EOR does the recruitment at a lower price than any other recruiter
- You provide the employee for compliance only
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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.
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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.
Global EOR provides compliant, fully managed employment solutions across multiple industries — giving businesses access to skilled global talent without the complexity of cross-border hiring
We support a wide range of knowledge-based and support roles, including:
- Professional Services
- Technology
- Creative
- Financial & Accounting
- Operational
- Account Management
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.
How long does onboarding take?
Typically 5–7 business days after documentation and deposit are in place.
How does the deposit work?
- You pay the initial recruitment fee of 1 month salary (if selected),
- 2nd month’s salary in advance (one month for retained income and the first employment months’ fee), first monthly statutory cost and first month’s administrative cost.
- The retained income is a security fee for default and/or terminations, which is refundable upon termination after compliance fees are deducted.
Who is responsible for compliance?
Global EOR manages contracts, payroll, HR and compliance. You manage the daily work and performance.
Can we convert staff to direct employment later?
Yes. If you open your own South African entity, we support a structured, compliant transition.
What if we need to terminate employment?
You brief us on the situation, and we manage a lawful termination process under South African labour law.