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Professional Payroll Outsourcing Across Africa

Focus on your business while we handle your payroll. Specialized solutions for complex requirements, project-based payrolls, and multi-country operations with accurate and efficient processing. Learn more about our approach.

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How much does payroll outsourcing cost in South Africa?

SuperPayroll's outsourcing costs range from R50 to R250 per employee per month, depending on volume and complexity, with a R1,000 minimum monthly fee. Our sliding scale pricing model includes built-in volume discounts, making it more cost-effective as your employee count increases.

Volume Discounts Available
<2-Week Onboarding
Specialist Expertise
20+ African Countries

Why Choose SuperPayroll's Outsourcing Approach?

Unlike generic payroll service providers, SuperPayroll specializes in complex, specialized payroll requirements that go beyond simple SME company payrolls. We excel at handling unique challenges that require flexibility, expertise, and rapid deployment.

Rapid Deployment

Set up complex payroll solutions in days or weeks, not months

Specialized Solutions

Handle project-based, temporary, and complex payroll requirements

Process Excellence

Payroll and automation expertise combine to ensure efficient processing

Multi-Country Capability

Coordinated payroll across 20+ African countries

Common Payroll Challenges We Solve

Compliance Risk

Costly errors and regulatory penalties

Time Pressure

Monthly deadlines and manual processes

Staff Turnover

Loss of payroll expertise and continuity

Scalability Issues

Difficulty handling growth or projects

SuperPayroll's Outsourcing Process

From onboarding to monthly delivery - designed for efficiency and peace of mind

1. Requirements Analysis

We analyze your specific payroll requirements, compliance needs, and operational preferences to design the optimal solution for your organization.

2. System Setup & Migration

Our team configures your payroll system, migrates existing data, and sets up all necessary integrations and reporting.

3. Ongoing Operations

Monthly payroll processing, statutory reporting, payslip distribution, and management reporting - all handled by our specialist team with accurate and efficient processing.

What's Included in Our Outsourcing Service

Comprehensive payroll management so you can focus on your business

Core Services

Monthly Payroll Processing

Complete payroll calculations and validation

Statutory Reporting

Tax, social security, and compliance submissions

Payslip Distribution

Electronic payslip delivery to employees

Management Reporting

Comprehensive payroll reports and analytics

System Hosting

Secure infrastructure with backup and redundancy

Dedicated Support

Assigned consultant who knows your setup

Optional Add-On Services

Leave Management

Leave accumulation, tracking, and approval workflows

Employee Self-Service

Online access for employees to view payslips and update details

Client System Access

Direct access to run reports and view data

Custom Integrations

Connect to your ERP, HR, or time & attendance systems

Transparent Pricing Framework

Simple, scalable pricing that grows with your business

Pricing Structure

R50 - R250 per employee per month

Volume discounts. R1000/mnth minimum

Volume Discounts

Lower per-employee cost as you grow

No Hidden Fees

Transparent pricing with no surprises

Factors Affecting Cost

  • - Employee count: Volume discounts apply
  • - Payroll frequency: Weekly / monthly / ...
  • - Complexity: Multi-country, integrations, project-based requirements
  • - Add-on services: Leave management, ESS, integrations, payment distributions

Customer Success Stories

Real results from specialized outsourcing solutions

Major Engineering Company

Project-Based Social Development Initiative

The Challenge

Required a project-based payroll solution for a social development initiative linked to a large infrastructure project. Needed to quickly onboard ~1080 employees and process monthly pay based on attendance records while meeting all compliance requirements.

SuperPayroll's Solution

Set up a complete solution in days with flexible import functionality for attendance processing. Handled monthly payroll processing, net pay distribution, and consolidated statutory reporting.

Result: Ongoing Partnership

Customer has awarded us several similar projects based on our efficient handling of their atypical requirements.

Telecommunications Company

Lesotho Operations - 200 Employees

The Challenge

Existing SuperPayroll customer with complex payroll requirements had unexpected staff turnover with no time to recruit and train up new payroll administrator.

SuperPayroll's Solution

Stepped in on short notice to help the client run their payroll. What started as a temporary measure became permanent due to efficiency gains, automation improvements, and stability we brought to their payroll process.

Result: 2+ Years of Success

Customer has entrusted their monthly payroll processing to us permanently based on the proven efficiency and stability gains.

Energy Sector Company

15 Years of Outsourcing Success

The Challenge

Downsized heavily in 2010 from several hundred to ~20 employees. Needed a stable, long-term payroll solution that could handle their reduced scale efficiently.

SuperPayroll's Solution

Provided comprehensive outsourcing including statutory reporting. Maintained consistent service quality regardless of their changing business size.

Result: 15-Year Partnership

More than 15 years of continuous service demonstrates the stability and reliability of our outsourcing solution.

Solar Installation Company

Small Business - Weekly Payroll

The Challenge

Small solar installer with ~10 employees, all weekly paid. Business owner needed to focus on sales and operations instead of payroll administration.

SuperPayroll's Solution

Handled weekly payroll processing and statutory reporting, allowing the owner to concentrate on core business activities without payroll admin burden.

Result: 10+ Year Partnership

More than 10 years of reliable weekly payroll service, proving our solution works for businesses of all sizes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SuperPayroll's outsourcing services

Yes, payroll outsourcing is typically more cost-effective than hiring dedicated staff, especially for small to medium businesses. At R50-R250 per employee per month (R1,000 minimum monthly fee), outsourcing eliminates salary costs, benefits, training expenses, and software licensing fees.

You also avoid risks of staff turnover and gain access to specialist expertise without the overhead of maintaining an internal payroll department. This allows you to focus your resources on core business activities while ensuring professional payroll management.

Our comprehensive service includes:

  • Monthly payroll processing: Complete calculations, validation, and verification
  • Statutory reporting: Tax and social security submissions as required
  • Payslip distribution: Electronic delivery to employees
  • Management reporting: Comprehensive reports and analytics
  • System hosting: Secure infrastructure with backup and disaster recovery
  • Dedicated support: Assigned consultant who knows your setup

Additional services like leave management, employee self-service, employee net pay and third party payment distriubtions, and custom integrations are available as add-ons based on your needs.

SuperPayroll implements enterprise-grade security measures including:

  • Encrypted data transmission: All data transfers use HTTPS encryption
  • Secure hosting: Professional infrastructure with redundancy and disaster recovery
  • Access controls: Role-based permissions and audit trails
  • Regular backups: Automated backup systems with failover support
  • Compliance standards: Adherence to data protection regulations

Our systems are designed to minimize downtime and data loss risks while maintaining the highest security standards for sensitive payroll information.

Consider outsourcing. It's often more cost-effective than hiring a new payroll administrator and continuing to manage payroll in-house. SuperPayroll can step in quickly to prevent disruption. We can typically onboard your payroll within 2 weeks, handling the transition seamlessly.

Our experienced team takes over all payroll processing, statutory reporting, payslips distribution, management and statutory reporting, allowing you to focus on your business without payroll stress. Even if this is only temporary, we can help relieve pressure while you're finding replacement staff.

SuperPayroll provides outsourcing services across more than 20 countries including:

  • Southern Africa: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe
  • East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Malawi
  • West & Central Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, Angola, DRC, Mozambique, Mauritius
  • Middle East: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE

Additional countries can be added on request with typically 6-8 weeks lead time for localization and setup. Contact us to enquire about specific countries not currently listed.

Yes, SuperPayroll specializes in flexible payroll solutions including temporary projects and large-scale initiatives. We can rapidly deploy payroll systems for social development projects, infrastructure initiatives, or seasonal workforce requirements.

Our experience includes managing payrolls for 1,500+ temporary employees with quick onboarding and attendance-based processing. We excel at:

  • Rapid deployment: Set up payroll solutions in days for urgent projects
  • Large-scale onboarding: Handle hundreds or thousands of employees quickly
  • Flexible processing: Accommodate attendance-based pay, variable schedules, and complex requirements
  • Temporary solutions: Provide outsourcing for specific time periods or projects

This makes us ideal for organizations with specialized or non-standard payroll needs that traditional providers can't handle efficiently.

Ready to Focus on Your Business?

Let SuperPayroll handle your payroll complexities while you concentrate on what matters most - growing your business and serving your customers.

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