Employer of Record (EOR) Services in South Africa
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party organisation that legally employs staff on behalf of another company. Key Recruitment employs South African professionals who work remotely for our UK and EU clients – letting international businesses hire in South Africa without setting up a local entity. We take on the full legal responsibilities of employment, including compliance with South African labour law, payroll and benefits administration, while you retain the technical direction and day-to-day supervision of your team.
Key Features
Legal Compliance
We ensure your business complies with all local employment laws, including tax regulations, labour standards, and employee rights. This minimises legal risks and ensures smooth operations when entering new markets.
Risk Management
By assuming legal employment responsibilities, we mitigate risks associated with hiring and managing employees in foreign jurisdictions, including workplace safety and termination compliance.
Security And Data Protection
Key Recruitment is ISO 27001:2022 certified. Our Information Security Management Systems and Data Privacy protocols are externally audited and verified for compliance.
Payroll Management
We manage all aspects of payroll, including accurate salary payments, tax withholdings, and filing of necessary tax documents, ensuring full compliance with local regulations.
Benefits Administration
We offer access to comprehensive employee benefits packages – such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave – helping you attract and retain top talent.
Infrastructure Provision
Through our partnerships with South African property agents, we can help you set up a competitively priced, exclusive office tailored to your needs.
Technical Equipment And Software
For office-based staff, we provide essential setups including furniture, computers, phones, printers, and internet access. Clients are responsible for any specialised equipment or software licenses.
Onboarding And Offboarding
We manage the entire employee lifecycle – from compliant employment contracts and onboarding documentation to exit interviews and final payments – ensuring a seamless process.
Employee Relations And Support
Our services include employee relations support, conflict resolution, and performance management to foster a positive work environment.
Global Hiring Solutions
Our EOR model enables you to hire talent in countries where you don’t have a legal entity, allowing for rapid and flexible workforce expansion.
Scalability And Future Direct Employment
We’ve helped international clients scale from one employee to over 50 in just a few months. If you later choose to establish your own entity, we will facilitate a smooth transfer of employees.
With over 50 years of experience in recruiting and managing top talent, Key Recruitment ensures that each client’s unique needs are met while keeping costs under control. Partnering with an Employer of Record streamlines international hiring, reduces risk and improves operational efficiency – freeing you to focus on what you do best while we handle the employment.
Build a Team with Key Recruitment
We support you at every stage, from drafting the job description and recruiting the right candidates to onboarding, monitoring and payroll oversight.
01
Consultation
We assess your business needs and tailor our services accordingly.
02
Contract and SLA Review
We align our employment contract with yours for future transferability and review the SLA, including GDPR and confidentiality compliance.
03
Job Description Creation
We refine your job descriptions to match staffing needs and operational structures, including monitoring protocols and software requirements.
04
Recruitment
Our recruitment process typically takes 2–3 weeks. We present shortlisted candidates, and you make the final hiring decision.
05
Onboarding
Once your candidate is appointed, we assist with the onboarding process, including equipment procurement and office setup if required.
06
Payroll and Invoicing
We pay your staff and invoice you monthly in advance – invoices are payable within 14 days of receipt.
Home- or Office-Based Staff?
When choosing between home-based and office-based staff, consider how your business runs best.
Home-Based Staff
COST EFFICIENCY
Lower infrastructure costs make this a cost-effective, lower-risk model that trims the overheads of physical office space.
INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS
We tailor the home setup to your specifications, helping put the technology and support systems in place so your team can work effectively from home.
FACILITIES CAN INCLUDE
Individual workstations, physical security measures, reliable internet, air-conditioning and refreshment stations.
Office-Based Staff
ENHANCED SECURITY & INTERACTION
Suited to businesses that prioritise strict data security, face-to-face collaboration and a secure infrastructure.
COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE
Through our South African property relationships, we can set up a competitively priced, dedicated office – meeting, training and board rooms and collaboration facilities.
SECURITY & MONITORING
Where specific platform access is needed, we implement the required security protocols.
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FAQs
Yes, our screening is backed by an above-industry-standard placement guarantee.
We engage to understand your needs, find and screen candidates, support you through selection and checks, and assist with the offer, onboarding and probation.
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