Free Domestic Worker Payslip Template for South Africa
Download a free payslip template for a domestic worker in South Africa. Hours, hourly rate, overtime, UIF (1% worker, 1% employer), leave balance and net pay, with the 1 March 2026 minimum wage built in.
Updated 27 October 2026
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- Hours worked, hourly rate and a check against the national minimum wage
- Overtime at 1.5×, Sunday and public-holiday pay as Sectoral Determination 7 sets it
- UIF deducted at 1% from the worker, with the matching 1% employer contribution shown separately
- Annual leave and sick leave taken this period and balance remaining
- Net pay and every field section 33 of the BCEA requires on a payslip
- Rates sheet holding the minimum wage and its effective date, so you update one place on 1 March
Free, no sign-up. Opens in Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice, and Numbers.
About This Template
A payslip made for people who employ a domestic worker (a cleaner, nanny, gardener or caregiver in a private home). It follows the contents section 33 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act asks for: the employer's and worker's details, the pay period, the hours worked, the hourly and overtime rates, each deduction and its purpose, and the amount actually paid. Enter the hours and the hourly rate and the sheet works out ordinary pay, overtime, UIF and net pay, and tracks annual and sick leave taken and left. The minimum hourly rate it checks against is R30.23 from 1 March 2026; it changes on 1 March 2027.
Who Is This For?
Households and small employers who pay a domestic worker monthly, weekly or per day and want a correct written payslip without payroll software. Also useful to bookkeepers who prepare payslips for several households.
How to Use This Template
- 1Download the Excel file. It also opens in Google Sheets.
- 2Fill in your details as the employer and the worker's name and occupation, then the pay period.
- 3Enter the hourly rate (it must not be below the minimum wage on the Rates sheet) the ordinary and overtime hours, the Sunday hours and the public holidays worked.
- 4Check the UIF line. It is deducted only when the worker works 24 hours or more a month for you; override it if your UIF registration says otherwise.
- 5Record leave taken this period and earlier in the leave cycle to see the balance.
- 6Save a copy per worker per month, then print or save as PDF and give it to the worker when you pay.
Why South African Businesses Need This
Section 33 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act requires a written payslip each time you pay, including for domestic workers. The minimum wage for domestic workers is R30.23 per hour from 1 March 2026, and a new rate normally applies from 1 March 2027, so the template keeps the rate in one cell you can update.
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Common questions about this template
This template is not legal advice. It reflects the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Sectoral Determination 7 as summarised on Accounter; check the current text on labour.gov.za.
Disclaimer: This template is provided for informational and practical purposes only. It does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. While we strive for accuracy, tax laws and regulations change frequently. Always consult a qualified accountant or tax practitioner for advice specific to your situation. Accounter is not liable for any errors or omissions in this template or any decisions made based on its use.