Payroll
5 reasons why companies outsource payroll in South Africa
Business owners outsource payroll to accounting firms as it comes with many benefits compared to having the process in-house. Learn more.
Accurate, compliant payroll
Payroll
Payroll is rigorous and time-consuming. We process it accurately and handle all SARS and Department of Labour submissions so your team is paid right, every time.
What's included
Everything you need, handled
- Monthly payroll processing and payslips
- PAYE, UIF and SDL submissions to SARS
- Department of Labour — WCA and UIF registration
- Leave and statutory deduction management
- EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations
Accurate & on time
Your team paid correctly, every cycle.
Fully compliant
All statutory submissions handled for you.
Less risk
Avoid costly payroll and compliance errors.
Payroll Services That Get Your Team Paid Right
Payroll is unforgiving. One error and your team is short-paid or SARS comes knocking. Our payroll services take the whole job off your hands, processing accurately each month and handling every SARS and Department of Labour submission so your people are paid correctly, on time, every time.
When you outsource payroll to us, you swap admin and stress for certainty. We manage payslips, statutory deductions and compliance in the background, freeing you to focus on growing your business across Cape Town, Stellenbosch and South Africa.
Payroll works best alongside clean financials, so it slots neatly into your monthly accounting services for a single, joined-up view of your numbers.
PAYE, UIF, SDL and Every Submission Covered
Each month we calculate and submit your PAYE, UIF and SDL, file your EMP201 with SARS, and handle the twice-yearly EMP501 reconciliations that trip so many businesses up. Deadlines are managed for you, so penalties and late filings become a thing of the past.
We also take care of Department of Labour obligations, including UIF declarations and Workmen's Compensation (WCA) returns. Leave balances and statutory deductions are tracked accurately, keeping your records clean and ready for any inspection.
Because payroll feeds your tax position, we keep it aligned with your tax services, so there are no nasty surprises when annual returns come around.
Accurate Payslips and Happy, Confident Staff
Every pay cycle, your employees receive clear, compliant payslips showing exactly what they have earned and what has been deducted. That transparency builds trust and saves you fielding payroll questions while you are trying to run the business.
From a single hire to a growing team, our payroll services in South Africa scale with you. Whether you employ two people or twenty, the process stays accurate, on time and fully compliant.
Want payroll handled properly from next month? Speak to our payroll team or call +27 73 142 1010 for a free, no-obligation quote.
FAQs
Payroll: common questions
What does outsourcing payroll to Thryv include?
We handle the full monthly cycle: processing salaries, issuing payslips, calculating PAYE, UIF and SDL, and submitting your EMP201 to SARS. We also manage Department of Labour returns, leave tracking and the EMP501 reconciliations, so your payroll is accurate and fully compliant.
What is the difference between EMP201 and EMP501?
The EMP201 is a monthly declaration of the PAYE, UIF and SDL you owe SARS. The EMP501 is a twice-yearly reconciliation matching those monthly payments to employee tax certificates. We prepare and submit both correctly and on time, so your records always reconcile.
Do you handle Department of Labour and UIF submissions?
Yes. Beyond SARS, we manage your Department of Labour obligations, including UIF declarations and Workmen's Compensation (WCA) returns. We keep these submissions accurate and current, so your business stays compliant and protected against penalties or disputes down the line.
Is outsourcing payroll worth it for a small team?
Definitely. Even with a few employees, payroll carries real compliance risk and eats valuable hours. Outsourcing payroll to us is cost-effective, removes the admin burden and guarantees accurate, on-time submissions, so a small mistake never turns into a costly SARS or Department of Labour problem.
Can you manage payroll for staff outside Cape Town?
Yes. We are based in Cape Town and Stellenbosch but provide payroll services across South Africa. Our cloud-based process means we can manage your team's pay, payslips and all statutory submissions accurately and securely, wherever your business and employees are located.
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