

Payroll Services (South Africa only)
The Strategic advantage of outsourcing your Payroll
While the idea of handling payroll in-house might seem like a way to save money, the reality for many businesses is that it introduces hidden costs, inefficiencies, and significant risks. Outsourcing your payroll to a dedicated specialist like SteadyDesk transforms this burden into a strategic advantage.
Consider the often-overlooked costs of managing payroll internally:
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Software & Updates: The ongoing expense of payroll software licenses, plus the time and cost associated with keeping it updated to meet legislative changes.
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Training & Expertise: The need for staff to be continuously trained on complex payroll regulations, which are frequently updated by HMRC.
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Time & Productivity Loss: Hours spent by your internal team on payroll tasks are hours taken away from revenue-generating activities or strategic initiatives.
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Risk of Errors & Penalties: Mistakes in payroll can be incredibly costly, leading to fines from HMRC, disgruntled employees, and the time-consuming process of correcting errors.
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Confidentiality Concerns: Managing sensitive payroll data in-house can raise confidentiality issues and increase the risk of internal data breaches.
By partnering with SteadyDesk, you gain access to expert knowledge and cutting-edge systems without the overheads. We provide a cost-effective, secure, and fully compliant payroll solution, allowing you to reallocate your internal resources, reduce your operational risk, and ensure your employees are paid accurately and on time, every time.

How SteadyDesk caters to your payroll needs
At SteadyDesk, we get that payroll isn't a one-size-fits-all service. Whether you have a small team or a growing workforce across South Africa, we offer flexible and scalable payroll solutions designed to meet your specific requirements.
We act as your dedicated payroll department, handling all the intricacies of employee payments, deductions, and reporting with precision and confidentiality, fully compliant with South African legislation. Our secure, cloud-based platform ensures seamless data exchange and full transparency, giving you peace of mind.
Our commitment is to deliver accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services that free you from administrative headaches. We keep you informed of crucial deadlines and regulatory changes from SARS, the Department of Labour, and pension fund administrators, ensuring your business remains fully compliant.
SteadyDesk Payroll Services include:
Initial setup of new employees and ongoing management of their details, tax numbers, and IDs
Employee Set-Up & Maintenance:
Calculation of gross and net pay for weekly, fortnightly, or monthly frequencies, including basic wages, overtime, and simple bonuses.
Gross & Net Pay Calculations:
Precise calculation and deduction of PAYE, UIF, and SDL contributions in accordance with SARS regulations.
SARS Statutory Deductions:
Creation and secure distribution of clear, compliant payslips for each employee (electronic or printable).
Payslip Generation:
Provision of detailed summary reports for each pay run to aid your internal record-keeping.
Payroll Summary Reports
Preparation and provision of annual IRP5 or IT3(a) tax certificates for each employee for SARS tax filing.