Outsourcing & Employer of Record
Build a South African teamin days, not months.
Businesses expanding into South Africa usually need one of two things: a dedicated team to do the work, or a compliant way to employ someone directly. Vertrou does both. Outsourcing gets you people who work as your own team while we manage the day to day. Employer of Record makes us the legal employer for someone you hire directly, so there's no entity to set up. One partner, either route.
- One Partner
- Compliant From Day 1
- Simple, Transparent Setup
- Trusted By Global Teams
Our two solutions
Recruitment and employment, under one roof.
Most clients use both. Some bring their own candidate and only need the employment infrastructure.
The recruitment side
Outsourcing Partnership
Vetted South African professionals sourced, hired and supported by our Cape Town team. You lead the work day to day, we handle everything around it.
- Full-cycle sourcing and vetting
- Offshoring, outsourcing and large-scale BPO models
- Flexible commercial models to suit how you hire
- Substantially lower fully loaded cost than hiring locally
The employment side
Employer of Record
Vertrou becomes the legal employer in South Africa: contracts, payroll, tax, leave and labour law compliance handled, with no entity to register.
- 7 to 14 day onboarding, contract to payroll
- Employment contract and labour law compliant from day 1
- Payroll, tax and statutory administration
- A simple flat monthly fee per employee
Why South Africa
A talent market that fits how global teams already work.
Notice
Average 1 to 2 week notice periods.
Aligned
Time zone overlap with major global business hubs across Europe, the Americas and beyond.
Language
Experienced English-speaking professional workforce.
Culture
Strong alignment with international business practice and standards.
Quality
High-quality talent, not just entry-level roles.
Established
A proven outsourcing hub for decades.
Costs
Substantially lower fully loaded costs than local hires.
Proof
Long-term track record supporting global businesses.
Ready to build your South African team?
Tell us the roles you need and we'll come back with indicative timelines and a tailored quote.