https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/863.html South Africa news 15 Remuneration & Payroll news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/863.html en-us Tue, 19 May 2026 06:37:00 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-earnings-threshold-now-in-effect-are-your-employment-contracts-compliant-512870a A new earnings threshold took effect on 1 May, raising the level at which employees qualify for certain protections under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). On the surface, the adjustment of 3% – to R269,601 per year, or R22,467 per month – appears modest. In practice, it alters how a significantly greater portion of the workforce must be managed. 1-268036 Tue, 12 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-workers-love-their-jobs-but-younger-employees-are-still-looking-625461a A study from consumer insights agency KLA, drawing on YouGov Profiles+ South Africa data, reveals a satisfaction-loyalty paradox across South Africa's multi-generational workforce. 1-267911 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-changing-compliance-landscape-calls-for-smarter-hr-dashboards-392768a South Africa’s reward governance landscape is entering one of its most significant periods of change in over a decade. With the Companies Amendment Act of 2024 nearing promulgation, the proposed Fair Pay Wage Bill gaining traction, and the introduction of King V, expectations of HR and reward teams are shifting rapidly. 1-267693 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/public-servants-receive-4-wage-increase-170576a Public Service and Administration Minister, Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, has announced a 4% wage increase for public servants. 1-267668 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/recalibrating-reward-part-1-why-equity-and-equality-miss-the-mark-958434a This first article in a two-part series examines why equality and equity, while important, do not by themselves produce fairness in reward decisions. It argues that fairness depends on an organisation’s ability to clearly, consistently, and credibly differentiate contribution, behaviour, and value creation, laying the groundwork for part 2’s examination of what performance should mean in practice. 1-267504 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/employment-edges-up-in-q4-2025-844673a South Africa recorded an increase in employment in the fourth quarter of 2025, with total jobs rising by 18,000 or 0.2% to 10.55 million in December, from 10.53 million in September. 1-266979 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-your-employees-financial-stress-is-your-stress-and-what-to-do-about-it-955074a Despite some positivity in the recent budget speech, many South African employees face multi-layered financial pressure - from rising fuel and electricity costs to general living expenses - creating stress levels that follow them to the workplace. 1-266744 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-south-african-seafarers-can-master-offshore-tax-challenges-top-tips-and-tricks-733612a South Africans working offshore — from yacht crew and cruise ship staff to commercial divers, riggers and other seafarers — operate in a complex tax environment. 1-266402 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rising-wages-rising-claims-what-contractors-need-to-know-066945a South Africa’s annual increases to the national minimum wage are intended to promote fair pay and reduce inequality. For contractors and project owners, however, these increases can have significant cost implications during the life of construction projects. The National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018 (NMWA) came into effect on 1 January 2019 and applies to employees across all sectors. In accordance with section 6 of the NMWA, the national minimum wage is reviewed annually to meet its objective to advance economic development and social justice. 1-266407 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/outsource-for-success-how-companies-are-managing-payroll-chaos-this-tax-season-511190a The end of February might mark the official close of the tax year in South Africa, but if you work in payroll, you know that’s not the finish line. 1-266206 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa