Employer Admin
Hiring your first staff member triggers UIF, COIDA and SARS registrations most owners only discover when something goes wrong. We sort the registrations and prepare the forms. First, see what an employee really costs you below.
What is included
- UIF employer registration with the Department of Employment and Labour
- COIDA (Workmen\u2019s Compensation) employer registration
- SARS PAYE, UIF and SDL registration as an employer
- The monthly EMP201 explained in one page: what to pay, when, where
- UI-19 and first payslip templates ready to use
- A written offer letter and basic employment contract template
How ordering works
- Email us with the button below. You get our written questionnaire back the same business day.
- Answer in writing at your own pace. No calls, no meetings, everything on record.
- We prepare and submit the registrations from your questionnaire and email confirmations and your document pack as each registration completes; allow five to ten business days for the government side.
- Pay the fixed price on delivery by EFT. The price you see is the price you pay (there are no government fees for these registrations).
Frequently asked questions
What must I register for when I hire my first employee?
Three things: UIF with the Department of Employment and Labour, COIDA with the Compensation Fund, and PAYE/UIF/SDL with SARS if any employee earns above the tax threshold. All three registrations are in this pack.
How much does an employee cost above their salary?
At minimum your 1% UIF contribution, capped at R177.12 a month. Add 1% SDL if your total payroll is over R500 000 a year, plus your annual COIDA assessment based on your industry. The calculator above shows your exact numbers.
Do I need to register for UIF if I only have one part time employee?
Yes, if they work 24 hours or more a month. You register as an employer, deduct 1% from their pay, add your own 1%, and declare them monthly.
What happens if I never registered for COIDA?
You can be held personally liable for a workplace injury, and you cannot get the letter of good standing many clients and contracts demand. Registering late is far cheaper than an uninsured claim; the Fund can also back-assess you.
Is SDL really due if my payroll is small?
No. If your total annual payroll is R500 000 or less you are exempt from SDL and should not register for it. The calculator applies the threshold for you.
Employer costs shown cover UIF and SDL only; your COIDA assessment depends on your industry class, and PAYE depends on each employee\u2019s tax position. Free tools are estimates. Packs are templates and guidance, not legal or financial advice.