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Help Center/For Candidates/How is my salary paid?
For Candidates

How is my salary paid?

Monthly in ZAR. You're employed by South Assistants (Pty) Ltd.

Updated April 18, 2026

You're employed by South Assistants (Pty) Ltd — a registered South African private company — not by the overseas client.

Payment details

  • Paid monthly, on the last working day of each month
  • In ZAR to your South African bank account
  • Above-market for South Africa, benchmarked against USD rates
  • Standard SA payroll deductions (PAYE, UIF) handled on our side — you get your net

What your payslip looks like

Your monthly payslip includes:

  • Base salary
  • Performance bonuses (paid quarterly)
  • Leave balance
  • Standard deductions

Tax

Everything is legit and tax-compliant on our side. You'll receive an IRP5 at the end of the tax year for your individual tax filing.

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