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Part of the JHG ecosystem

Payroll that talks to your HR, your labour file and your compliance.

Paymaster combines accuracy, compliance and hands-on expertise so your payroll runs smoothly, your statutory obligations are met and your business stays protected.

Because it sits inside JHG, your payroll is aligned with your HR, labour and compliance structures. One integrated, accountable solution that supports your business as it grows, instead of a payroll bureau that only sees numbers.
  • The contract and the payslip agree. New hires, changes and terminations flow from your HR file into payroll, so nobody is paid on an old letter.
  • Terminations handled end to end. Final pay, UI19s, certificates of service and the labour process behind them, from the same team.
  • Audit and inspection ready. Records kept the way the Department of Employment and Labour and SARS expect to see them, for five years.
A month with Paymaster

You send the changes. We do the rest, and the payslip proves it.

Scroll through a typical monthly cycle. The rail fills as each step is done, and the payslip on the right builds itself as we go.

  1. Day 1 to day 20

    You send the month's changes

    New starters, leavers, overtime, leave, loans, garnishees. Email or ESS, whatever suits you.

    You
  2. Day 20 input cut-off

    We capture, calculate and check

    Your administrator processes every change. A senior practitioner reviews the run before anything is released.

    JHG
  3. Day 24 approval

    You approve one summary

    Totals, variances and anything unusual flagged for you. One sign-off, not a spreadsheet to reconcile.

    You
  4. Day 25 pay day

    Payslips out, salaries paid

    Electronic payslips via ESS or printed where required. Guaranteed timeous wage and salary payments.

    JHG
  5. Month end

    Third parties reconciled

    Medical aid, pension, garnishee and union deductions reconciled and paid over.

    JHG
  6. By the 7th next month

    EMP201 and UIF declaration filed

    PAYE, UIF and SDL declared to SARS and paid on time. Monthly UIF declaration submitted electronically. Done before you'd have thought about it.

    JHG
Payslip · Sample Employee Issued by JHG Paymaster
Reconciled to SARS & UIF
Basic salary R 18 500.00
Overtime (12 hrs) R 1 665.00
PAYE – R 2 214.60
UIF (1%) – R 177.12
Medical aid – R 1 250.00
Net pay R 16 523.28
Paid to employee 25th
EMP201 & UIF declaration Filed by 7th
Illustrative figures only.

Every step above has a name against it. A dedicated payroll administrator runs your account, a senior practitioner oversees it, and you get a 24-hour response commitment on queries.

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What we deliver

Everything a compliant payroll needs, and the people behind it.

Processing, statutory submissions and support, delivered as one accountable service.

Every week or month

Payroll processing & administration

  • Accurate, on-time weekly and/or monthly payroll processing
  • Guaranteed timeous wage and salary payments
  • Electronic payslips via ESS, or printed where required
  • Full reconciliation and submission of deductions to SARS, UIF and third parties
  • Monthly UIF declarations submitted electronically
  • End-to-end employee lifecycle documentation: UI19s, maternity, illness, termination, retirement and death benefits
  • Issuing of certificates of service
  • Audit and inspection ready records, including Department of Employment and Labour preparation
  • Ad hoc payroll reporting and audit support: leave provisions, payroll queries
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Every week or month

Payroll processing & administration

  • Monthly EMP201 declarations and payment of PAYE, UIF and SDL to SARS by the 7th
  • Monthly UIF declarations to the Fund
  • Bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations, interim and annual
  • IRP5 and IT3(a) tax certificates issued to every employee
  • Annual COIDA return of earnings
  • SARS and Department of Labour queries and audits handled on your behalf
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How we support you

Named people, not a ticket queue

  • A dedicated payroll administrator assigned to your account, who knows your people and your rules
  • Oversight and support from a senior practitioner on every run
  • Secure record retention for five years, aligned with statutory requirements
  • 24-hour response commitment on payroll administration queries after acknowledgement
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Why switch

Reliable payroll. Statutory compliance. Professional accountability.

So you can lead your business with confidence, and stop being the person who knows how the spreadsheet works.

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  • By the 7th

    Never a late EMP201

    PAYE, UIF and SDL declared and paid before the deadline, every month, with penalties and interest avoided.

  • 1 sign-off

    Your involvement, per month

    Approve one summary. We handle the inputs, the calculations, the payments and the filing.

  • 0 surprises

    Variances flagged before pay day

    Anything unusual is raised with you before the run is released, not after the money has left.

  • 2 sets of eyes

    Administrator plus senior review

    Every payroll is prepared by your administrator and checked by a senior practitioner before release.

Client feedback

Trusted by South African businesses of all sizes.

From national retailers to owner run businesses, in their own words.

We have had a very positive experience with this HR and payroll company. They are professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to assist when we have questions or need guidance. Their understanding of payroll and employee related matters gives us peace of mind that we are receiving the correct guidance and support. I would highly recommend their services to any business looking for a reliable, professional and knowledgeable HR and payroll partner.
Bela Andrade
Recruitment and Training Officer , Crazy Plastics
JHG took care of our business like it's their own from the day we signed them. There is honestly no other company that I've ever seen this kind of care towards our business from.
Kean De Nysschen
Chief Operating Officer , Dave Sheer Guns Group
We have had a 12 year working relationship with JHG and I can honestly say the support and professionalism has been next level. I highly recommend JHG and all its staff to any company. From payrolls to legal matters they have definitely added to our success story.
Roberto De Abreu
Director , Crazy Pets SA
We have had an excellent experience with JHG HR Consultants. They provide great service, sound advice and, most importantly, genuinely care about the people and businesses they support. Their team is always accessible, responsive and willing to go the extra mile for Cape Bag Group and our people. We would highly recommend JHG to any business looking for a trusted, professional and people focused HR partner.
Robin Uys
Managing Director , Cape Bag Group
We have had a very positive experience with this HR and payroll company. They are professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to assist when we have questions or need guidance. Their understanding of payroll and employee related matters gives us peace of mind that we are receiving the correct guidance and support. I would highly recommend their services to any business looking for a reliable, professional and knowledgeable HR and payroll partner.
Bela Andrade
Recruitment and Training Officer , Crazy Plastics
JHG took care of our business like it's their own from the day we signed them. There is honestly no other company that I've ever seen this kind of care towards our business from.
Kean De Nysschen
Chief Operating Officer , Dave Sheer Guns Group
We have had a 12 year working relationship with JHG and I can honestly say the support and professionalism has been next level. I highly recommend JHG and all its staff to any company. From payrolls to legal matters they have definitely added to our success story.
Roberto De Abreu
Director , Crazy Pets SA
We have had an excellent experience with JHG HR Consultants. They provide great service, sound advice and, most importantly, genuinely care about the people and businesses they support. Their team is always accessible, responsive and willing to go the extra mile for Cape Bag Group and our people. We would highly recommend JHG to any business looking for a trusted, professional and people focused HR partner.
Robin Uys
Managing Director , Cape Bag Group
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Hand over payroll before the next run, not the next year.

Tell us how many people you pay and how often. A practitioner will come back with a quote, a switch-over plan and a start date that fits your next pay cycle. Mid-year moves, year-to-date balances and outstanding submissions are handled as part of onboarding.

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  • icon R22 million+ processed every month for South African employers
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