Over more than a decade, Africa HR Solutions has become a leading payroll service provider in South Sudan and across Africa with a proven track record of success with over 400 clients across many industries.
Avoid unnecessary headaches and mistakes – manage everything from a single point of contact. Your dedicated account manager is always available to assist with any queries you may have.
Give your team the tools they need to easily manage their payslips, leave allowances, and other claims. Powered by SAGE, the employee self-service portal will make their lives easier.
Ensuring your operations are carried out compliantly is a must. From country-specific employee contribution to tax policies, we make sure your company is up to code with South Sudan’s legislation at all times.
Geographic location: South Sudan is a landlocked country bordered by Sudan, Ethiopia, and Kenya.
Population: South Sudan is a multilingual country with over 60 languages spoken. The official language of South Sudan is English – introduced during the colonial era.
Economy: South Sudan has great potential for investment, with rich supplies of natural resources such as diamonds, gold and petroleum. However, South Sudan is still subject to economic stagnation because of renewed conflicts in the country.
Employer Contribution
Employee Contribution
Value-added tax (VAT)
South Sudan levies a sales tax instead of VAT.
The standard rate is 20% – applied to manufacturers, importers, and service providers in South Sudan.
Paid Time-Off
Employees are generally entitled to:
Sick Leave
In South Sudan, workers are entitled to 12 days of paid sick leave.
Maternity Leave
In South Sudan, women are entitled to at least 90 days of paid maternity leave.
Paternity Leave
In South Sudan, men are entitled to 2 weeks of paid paternity leave to be taken within three days of the birth of their child or immediately following miscarriage by their wife.
In South Sudan, valid grounds for termination include:
In the above-mentioned cases, the employee must provide a written notice containing the reason for dismissal.
The notice periods in South Sudan are as follows:
After serving for at least 6 months under the same employer, an employee is entitled to severance pay.
Severance pay is due whenever:
Pay your talents are paid on time and without error! Our team at Africa HR Solutions also provides your company the guidance you need to ensure that your operations comply with South Sudan’s labour 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.
While the content presented on this webpage is accurate as of the time of publication, it is imperative to recognise that the content is provided solely for informational purposes and does not constitute legal and/or tax advice. To obtain the most current and precise guidance, it is essential to verify specific details related to employment or compliance with our experts or consult your own legal and/or tax advisor(s). Africa HR Solutions Ltd. explicitly does not offer legal or tax advice. The information provided is general in nature, not tailored to a specific company or workforce, and does not reflect the service delivery of Africa HR Solutions in any given jurisdiction. Africa HR Solutions makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this information and disclaims any liability arising out of or in connection with it, including any loss resulting from the use of or reliance on the information.
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