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