Payslip template South Africa: what a payslip must show (free PDF)

Quick answer

Every South African employee must get a written payslip each pay day showing the employer and employee, pay period, gross pay, each deduction and the net amount paid.

What section 33 of the BCEA requires

• Employer's name and address
• Employee's name and occupation
• Period the payment covers
• Remuneration in money
• Every deduction and what it is for
• The actual amount paid
• Overtime, Sunday or public holiday pay where relevant

Typical deductions

• PAYE — from the SARS tax deduction tables
• UIF — 1% of pay up to R17 712 a month
• Pension, provident or medical aid if agreed
• Any other deduction only with written consent

Employer's side

Employers also pay 1% UIF, and 1% Skills Development Levy once annual payroll exceeds R500 000. PAYE, UIF and SDL are paid to SARS monthly on the EMP201 by the 7th.

Domestic workers

Domestic workers are covered by the BCEA and must get a payslip too. UIF registration is compulsory if they work more than 24 hours a month.