Hire native English speakers in South Africa.
South Africa combines native English, a professional culture close to the UK and US, and salaries well below Western levels. We recruit, employ and manage full-time hires there, so you get a vetted team member without opening a local entity.
What a hire in South Africa really costs
Pick a role and see a ballpark year-one total, salary plus our fees, next to the same hire in the US, UK or DACH.
Ballpark figures, not quotes. Salaries move with demand for each role, and final numbers depend on the candidates available when you hire. We give you real ranges on the call.
Client-ready talent for US, UK and European teams
Native English
English is a working language of South African business, which makes it a natural fit for client-facing roles, writing and phone work.
Works across time zones
South Africa runs on UTC+2 with no daylight saving. That's a full overlap with UK and European hours, and the afternoon overlaps with the US East Coast morning.
Strong finance and service skills
South Africa has a deep bench of accountants, bookkeepers, paralegals and customer service professionals used to international clients.
The roles businesses hire here most
If yours isn't listed, we recruit across every function.
Salary guides by role:
Driven For Growth added capacity without adding local headcount
A growth consultancy for trades and contractor companies hired through us to take on more clients without growing its domestic payroll.
Two ways to hire in South Africa
We employ them
We act as the employer of record. We handle the employment contract, payroll, contributions, HR and compliance with local labor law. You get a full-time team member. $2,500 one-time, dropping with each hire, then $700 a month on top of salary.
You employ them
We recruit and you hire the person directly on your own contract. One placement fee of 20% of first-year salary, $5,000 minimum, with a 90-day replacement guarantee. Nothing after that.
Full details on the pricing page. Also hiring elsewhere? See Serbia, North Macedonia, Colombia, Mexico and South Africa.
Hiring in South Africa, answered
Do I need a company in South Africa to hire there?
No. With our "We employ them" option, we act as the employer of record. We handle the employment contract, payroll, contributions and compliance with local labor law, and the person works full-time for you.
What hours do people in South Africa work?
South Africa is on UTC+2 year-round. Standard hours line up with the UK and continental Europe. For US teams, we recruit people comfortable working afternoon and evening shifts to overlap with your morning.
How much does it cost to hire in South Africa?
Salary depends on the role and seniority. Our fees are fixed: a one-time Recruitment & Activation Fee from $2,500 plus $700 a month if we employ them, or 20% of first-year salary ($5,000 minimum) if you employ them directly. Use the calculator on this page for a ballpark.
How fast can you fill a role in South Africa?
It depends on the role, but most searches produce a shortlist within a few weeks. One client, Driven For Growth, went from request to onboarded hire in 18 days.
Tell us who you're trying to hire in South Africa.
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