Democratic Republic of Congo Payroll Outsourcing

Pay Your Talents
in DRC Compliantly

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Seeking A Reliable Payroll Partner in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

With our Democratic Republic of Congo Payroll Outsourcing services, your talents are paid on time and without error! Our team at Africa HR Solutions also provides your company with much-needed guidance to ensure that your operations comply with the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Labor Code and tax policies. Over the years, we have played a pivotal role in the expansion of over 400 clients across Africa by providing reliable HR and payroll and cross-border payment outsourcing solutions.

Payroll in the Democratic Republic of Congo Done The Easy Way. The Right Way.

13 Years of Experience

Over more than a decade, Africa HR Solutions has become a leading payroll service provider across Africa with a proven track record of success with over 400 clients across many industries.

Bulletproof Compliance

Ensuring your operations are carried out compliantly is a must. From country-specific regulations to government laws, we make sure your company is up to code with Africa's legislation at all times.

+44 Countries in Africa

Operating in more than 44 countries in Africa, our team of experts gathered the required knowledge and local expertise to handle your needs and demands - wherever, whenever.

Single Point of Contact

Avoid unnecessary headaches and mistakes thanks to our centralized services and manage everything from a single database. A single point of contact for all of your needs across the continent.

Maximize your ROI

It is cheaper to let a third-party organization handle your payroll than to do it yourself. By saving on the overall cost of payroll, you can reallocate your budget elsewhere to promote company growth.

Swift Payroll Implementation

With Africa HR Solutions you are one call away from implementing an accurate and timely payroll operation to ensure your talents are paid on time no matter where they are in Africa.

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Democratic Republic of Congo Country Overview

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is also informally known as Congo-Kinshasa by its locals. 

Geographical location: DRC is located in Central Africa and is among the largest countries on the continent. This position gives the country a strategic advantage as a stepping-stone to the Central African region.

Population: DRC has a large population of over 92 million people, which is a sizeable workforce for development, and a potential source of competitive advantage. 

Economy: The Democratic Republic of the Congo is rich in natural resources such as wood, coffee and oil, as well as various minerals such as diamonds, gold, copper, cobalt, tin ore and coltan. The Democratic Republic of the Congo also has some main economic hubs: Kinshasa (its capital), Haut-Katanga and Lualaba provinces, and North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, Bas-Uele, Haut-Uele, and Tshopo provinces.

Payroll in the DRC - What You Should Know

  • Population: 92,377,986
  • Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $53.96B
  • GDP Growth (April 2021): 5.7%
  • Inflation, consumer prices: 2.9%
  • Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 3.1%
  • Unemployment Rate: 5.4%
  • Capital: Kinshasa
  • Currency: Congolese franc
  • Languages: French, Kikongo, ‎Lingala‎, ‎Swahili

Employer Contribution

  • 5-6.5% of the employer’s payroll must be contributed to the National Insurance Fund (INSS).
  • 1%-3% of the employer’s payroll must be contributed to the National Office for Professional Training (INPP)
  • 2% of the employer’s payroll must be contributed to the National Office of Employment (ONEM)

Employee Contribution

5.00% of the employee’s salary must be contributed to social security.

  • Value-added tax (VAT)

    The standard VAT rate is 16% in the DRC. Exports and assimilated transactions are zero-rated in the country.

Paid Time-Off

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, every worker over the age of 18 is entitled to at least 1 day of paid annual leave for every month of consecutive service. This amount can increase by one day per month every 5 years of service under the same company.

Sick Leave

There is no statutory sick leave in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but some employers allow their workers to take some paid sick leave.

Maternity Leave

In the DRC, women are entitled to a maximum of 14 weeks of paid maternity leave. The mother is entitled to 2/3 of her regular wage during her maternity leave.

Paternity Leave

Men are entitled to 2 days of paid paternity leave in the DRC.

  • In the DRC, both the employer and the employee can terminate the employment contract, but termination cannot be done freely and is subject to a strict procedure.
  • Fixed-term contracts always end by the expiration of the term for which they were initially concluded.
  • Any premature termination of fixed-term contracts makes the employee eligible for compensation.
  • The notice period is equal to 14 workdays as from the day after the notification, when the notice is given by the employer – unless stated otherwise.

There is no statutory severance pay in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • New Year’s Day (1st January)
  • Martyrs’ Day (4th January)
  • Heroes’ Day (Laurent Kabila) (16th January)
  • Heroes’ Day (Patrice Lumumba) (17th January)
  • Labor Day (1st May)
  • National Day of the Revolution and the FARDC (16th May)
  • Independence Day (30th June)
  • Parents’ Day (1st August)
  • Christmas Day (25th December)

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Countries We Cover

In the last 10 years, the scenario surrounding compliance in African countries has changed dramatically. Africa HR Solutions understands this and has become a major player in the African payroll market.

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GRANT GERAGHTY - Africa HR Team

GRANT GERAGHTY

HEAD OF CLIENT RELATIONSHIP

Grant Geraghty is the longest-serving member of the Africa HR team. This resident subject matter expert and client champion is responsible for gaining a deep understanding of our clients’ unique HR needs in Africa and providing tailored solutions that align with their business objectives. Grant collaborates closely with our clients to ensure that their requirements are properly implemented, providing ongoing support and guidance throughout the process.

Grant brings a wealth of experience to his role, having served as Africa HR’s longest-serving employee. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with a major in Economics and Business Finance, from the University of Natal in South Africa. Additionally, he has completed a certification program in Payroll and Tax Administration from the University of Cape Town, further enhancing his expertise in HR operations and compliance.

His commitment to delivering exceptional service and his extensive knowledge of HR in Africa make him an invaluable member of the Africa HR team.

KEVINA TAKOORDYAL Africa HR Team

KEVINA TAKOORDYAL

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Kevina Takoordyal has a BA Hons Business Management from the University of Glamorgan, UK, with MBA in leadership and Innovation, MBA General, PMP Certified, and Agile Scrum Master. She currently works as the Head of Operations at Africa HR Solutions Ltd with more than 20 years of proven leadership capabilities in Operations, Business Development, People Management, Process Optimization, and Project Management in the Financial Services, BPO, Banking Industry, and Heath Care Industry. In Senior leadership roles with an international footprint across Europe working and extensive Pan- African experience from a compliance, finance, and operations angle, Kevina comes across with a panoply of cross-functional skills. Kevina also serves on a few Boards, Non-Independent Executive at MioD and for NGOs on a voluntary basis, a coach and mentor to aspiring female leaders across Africa and Mauritius.

Kevina is a firm believer in Servant Leadership with a strong focus and commitment to uplifting others, with the ability to deliver through a highly engaged – diverse team, and works towards consistently synergistic value creation. While being a focused and adaptive thinker and Kevina is actively participating in panel discussions on Innovation, CX, Digital transformation.

Kevina serves as Project Assessor for the National Youth upskilling program. She has been recognized as Global Talent in a few companies, Ceridian, and International SOS Ltd whereby she has been awarded a few scholarships and had the opportunity to be mentored by Senior Vice President in the US. Award Winner in various fields and at a national level and recognized including Super Achiever Leader Award in Africa in 2016, Awarded Africa Women Leader 2018.

VILOSHNA PACKIRY POULLE​

VILOSHNA PACKIRY POULLE

Head of Finance & Business Support

Viloshna is an experienced finance professional with 18 years of expertise in strategic financial planning, financial analysis, cash flow management, systems and controls implementation, financial reporting, and continuous process improvements. She currently serves as Head of Finance & Business Support, where she has successfully automated and leveraged the financial reporting system capabilities to ensure efficient company operations.

Viloshna’s background includes senior roles in a multinational pharmaceutical company and a large listed Mauritian conglomerate. Her meticulous attention to detail and strategic thinking have streamlined financial processes, making her a valuable addition to any finance team. Viloshna is a qualified finance professional with an FCCA qualification and an MBA, bringing valuable expertise to any organization.

In her current role, Viloshna leads the company’s Treasury and Payments function, including the fulfillment of the company’s cross-border payments into Africa. With her strong educational background and extensive experience, Viloshna consistently demonstrates her ability to optimize financial operations, minimize risks, and improve profitability. Her expertise in financial reporting and process improvements make her a valuable asset to any organization.

MARK DU PREEZ​

MARK DU PREEZ

Head of Legal & Compliance

A qualified lawyer who joined Africa HR Solutions in July 2020, Mark Du Preez has experience working in private practice for a reputable law firm in South Africa. He also played commercially focused roles at a leading private bank, wealth management company, and outsourcing firm in South Africa and Mauritius.

Mark has played a pivotal role in Africa HR Solution’s risk mitigation strategy, which positively impacted P&L performance over the years.

He currently leads the Partnerships function of the company including relationships and oversight with in-country partners (ICPs) across Africa.

Alex Daruty - Africa HR Team

ALEX DARUTY

Head of Commercial

Alex has more than 15 years of experience in the global, strategic development of both enterprise and consumer brands in categories including technology, transport, enterprise software, entertainment, and travel.

With experience in roles on both agency and corporate side, he has worked across international brands and has led the development and execution of multi-discipline campaigns across EMEA, NORAM and Asia Pacific.

His focus is on driving meaningful business impact through brand differentiation and building high-functioning, digitally oriented, and analytically driven capabilities. He is motivated by working with, and developing dynamic people, teams, and organizations.

He leads, manages, develops and mentors the Key Account Management department, including line management responsibility for the team of Key Account Managers and Key Account Administrator who represent the Company as the primary communication link between all relevant stakeholders, including clients, third party in-country partners and internal functions.

Originally from Mauritius, he holds bachelor’s degrees in International Business, Finance and Management from the University of Nevada, Reno.