Payroll and HR compliance for South African employers

The compliance your accountant doesn't cover, handled properly.

PayNest runs your payroll, payslips, UIF, COID and SARS submissions, so employees are paid correctly and you stay compliant. One named specialist looks after your account.

PayNest payroll dashboard on a laptop next to a phone showing an employee payslip

22+

years of payroll and HR experience

Staff payroll shouldn’t be a second job.

Payroll calculations, payslips, UIF and COID submissions, contracts and SARS deadlines can quickly become a job of their own. One missed deadline or incorrect submission can turn into a costly headache.

PayNest takes that administration off your hands. We help you pay your employees correctly, meet your legal obligations and get back to running your home, farm or business.

Compliance and accuracy

Careful payroll calculations, BCEA-compliant payslips and statutory submissions done on time, every month.

People-centred service

A named PayNest specialist who knows your situation and answers your questions, not a call centre.

Technology-driven efficiency

Payslips and leave requests handled on WhatsApp, with every document stored securely and ready when you need it.

Our payroll services

Your one-stop payroll and compliance partner.

From payroll to UIF and COID registrations, employment contracts and SARS compliance, we handle every part of your payroll compliance.

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Monthly payroll and payslips

Payroll done right, every payday. Accurate payroll with BCEA-compliant payslips delivered straight to your employees on WhatsApp.

Accurate monthly payroll calculations

Payslips delivered on WhatsApp

Leave requested and approved in minutes

Leave tracking

Employees request leave on WhatsApp, you approve or decline in minutes, and balances update automatically.

UIF registration and compliance

From registration to monthly declarations, and back-declarations where needed, with employee records kept up to date.

COID registration and returns

COID registration and the annual Return of Earnings submitted, plus back-declarations to close any gaps.

Employment contracts

Professionally drafted South African employment contracts, tailored to the domestic worker sector.

HR advisory

Professional guidance on disciplinary action, dismissals, retrenchments and difficult employee matters.

SARS compliance

PAYE calculations, monthly EMP201 and bi-annual EMP501 submissions, and IRP5 certificates.

Secure document storage

Contracts, payslips and submissions stored securely and easy to retrieve whenever you need them.

Inspection-ready records

When SARS or the Department of Employment and Labour asks for records, your documents are ready and organised.

Our commitment to integrity.

Payroll means handling people’s pay, personal details and legal records. We treat that responsibility with the seriousness it deserves.

Confidentiality

Your information and your employees’ information are stored securely and handled under POPIA. We never sell or share it for marketing.

Accuracy

Payroll is calculated carefully and submissions are made on time, with payslips that meet BCEA requirements.

Transparency

Clear monthly fees with no hidden costs and no lock-in. You stay month-to-month and can cancel with 30 days’ notice.

Accountability

Every contract, payslip and submission is recorded and retrievable, so you can always see what was done and when.

Getting started is simple.

No government portals, no jargon and no queues. Just three clear steps.

1

Tell us about your needs

Get a FREE consultation. A PayNest specialist reviews your situation, identifies any gaps and recommends the right service, with no obligation.

2

Share your documents

If you go ahead, we tell you exactly which documents we need, load your payroll and apply for UIF and COID registration within 24 hours.

3

We handle the rest

Your specialist takes care of payslips, submissions and returns every month, and keeps your records ready for inspection.

Who we help

Built for South African employers like you.

Whether you employ one housekeeper or a growing team, PayNest adapts to the way you work.

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Domestic employers

Whether you employ a housekeeper, nanny, caregiver, au pair, butler or gardener, we handle payroll, statutory compliance and labour law requirements so your household stays compliant.

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Farmers

From seasonal labour to changing regulations, we simplify payroll, statutory compliance and workforce administration so you can focus on running your farm.

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Small and medium business owners

Professional payroll, compliance and HR support as your team grows, without the cost of building an in-house HR department.

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Accounting practices

We act as a compliance layer to accounting firms. We manage payroll, UIF and COID compliance on behalf of your clients, and integrate seamlessly into your existing bookkeeping and reporting workflows.

Trusted by employers across South Africa.

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I have been working with them for more than a year and their services have consistently been outstanding. The team is always responsive, proactive and quick to assist whenever needed. Their professionalism and commitment to providing great service make them a pleasure to work with.

Claudia E, domestic employer, Bryanston, Johannesburg

“PayNest has taken the stress out of payroll completely. They handled UIF registration, employment contracts, payslips, and monthly payroll with exceptional professionalism. Knowing that our payroll is accurate and compliant gives us peace of mind.”

JV

Johann V

Small business owner, Germiston

“Tamarin and team have been so helpful. The application process was easy and straightforward with feedback every step of the way. Whenever we have a question we get an answer in record time.”

MW

Melissa W

Pretoria