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, 07 Apr 2026 11:48:03 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/national-minimum-wage-2026-what-workers-and-employers-need-to-know-395568a Following the recent announcement of the new national minimum wage increase, we discuss how this wage is to be calculated and how it may affect employees who are not full-time employees, particularly domestic workers. 1-265893 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/national-minimum-wage-bumped-to-over-r30-per-hour-517220a Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has announced an increase in the statutory National Minimum Wage (NMW) for 2026, raising it from R28.79 to R30.23 for each ordinary hour worked. 1-265356 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/employers-warned-labour-inspectors-to-enforce-retirement-fund-payment-laws-406479a On 13 January 2026, the Minister of Employment and Labour withdrew the 2003 variation notice that had excluded the application of section 34A of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (BCEA) to employers and employees in respect of the payment of contributions to retirement funds regulated under the Pension Funds Act, 1956 (PFA). 1-265195 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/landmark-legal-rulings-redefine-corporate-remuneration-strategies-in-south-africa-405309a South Africa’s corporate pay landscape is undergoing a major shift as new regulations and a landmark Constitutional Court ruling push remuneration into the strategic spotlight. 1-264465 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/bestofbiz-2025-hr-management-405039a We've compiled our annual #BestofBiz 2025 lists across all our industries featuring our most popular articles, most-read contributors and company news. Discover the most read content on Bizcommunity's Human Resources & Management site over the past year below. 1-264275 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Remuneration & Payroll South Africa