Gaining its independence from Sudan in 2011, South Sudan is known to be the world’s youngest population. Even though the country’s main export is crude petroleum, the country is still in need of humanitarian assistance.
Africa HR Solutions can assist organizations looking to expand in South Sudan, even without a registered in-country entity. Our solutions include Professional Employer Organisation (PEO), Employer of Record, payroll, and other ancillary services.
Population: 11.0 mn
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $1 bn
GDP Growth: -3.6%
Inflation: -17.2%
Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 4.355%
Unemployment Rate: 12.7%
Capital: Juba
Currency: South Sudanese Pound
Languages: English
South Sudan is dependent on the neighbouring economies for its supplies of food, construction materials and other consumer goods. Trade is liberalised in South Sudan, and the country is a fundamental trading partner for Uganda and Kenya. The major export of Sudan is crude petroleum. Other exports consist of gum Arabic as well. Due to food insecurity and the under-developed manufacturing industry, the country imports many items including foodstuffs, motorvehicles, machinery among others. In July 2011, the Republic of South Sudan became the world’s newest nation and Africa’s 55th country. The country is a member of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the East African Community (EAC).
The country’s name is derived from the Arabic bilād as-sūdān, the “Land of the Blacks”
South Sudan is known to be the world’s youngest sovereign nation
The Bandingilo National Park in South Sudan’s Equatoria region is famous for being home to the second-largest annual animal migration on the planet
The country has one of the youngest populations in the world
New Year’s Day
Good Friday
Holy Saturday
Easter and Easter Monday
Labor Day
Eid al-Fitr
SPLA Day
Eid al-Adha
Martyrs’ Day
Christmas Day
Employment agreements are made in either verbal or written formats in South Sudan, though many employees prefer a written agreement that outlines all details about their monthly wage, compensation, leaves and termination requirements. Employees are entitled to vacation, sick and parental leaves. South Sudan operates on a progressive tax framework based on yearly revenue. Income tax is between 0% to 20% on individual revenue. Bonuses for employees do not necessarily have to be paid as the labour laws do not define those. Notice periods depend on the length of service and job positions.
At Africa HR Solutions, we manage your HR outsourcing strategy to ensure your international expansion goals are met, and follow the country’s policies, laws, culture and norms. To ensure you attract the best talent, we devise a competitive compensation scheme to attract the best talent to your organisation in South Sudan.
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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 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 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.
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 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.