Compliance Reminders

Never miss a deadline.

Your complete compliance calendar. Every deadline you need to know as a South African household employer β€” monthly, quarterly, and annual.

πŸ’‘ Save this page. Bookmark it and check back before the 7th of every month. Automated email reminders are coming soon β€” for now use this as your compliance reference.
Monthly Reminders
Every month
UIF Contribution Due
⚠️ Before the 7th of each month
Declare wages and pay UIF contributions via uFiling before the 7th. January wages due by 7 February. Late payments attract penalties and interest.
Every month
Generate Payslip
πŸ“„ On payday every month
Your worker is legally entitled to a payslip every time they are paid. Generate one using the Khaya Comply payslip tool and give them a copy.
Every month
Check Leave Balance
πŸ“… Monthly review
Keep track of annual, sick, and family responsibility leave taken. Update the leave tracker each month so you always know the current balance.
Every month
Minimum Wage Check
πŸ’° From 1 March 2026: R30.23/hour
Confirm you are paying at least the legal minimum wage. The minimum wage changes every March β€” use the Khaya Comply minimum wage calculator to verify.
Annual Reminders
Annual β€” 30 June
COIDA Return of Earnings
🦺 Submit by 30 June every year
Submit your Return of Earnings to the Compensation Fund at cfonline.labour.gov.za. Declare your worker's total earnings for the year. Late submission = 10% penalty.
Annual β€” 1 March
Minimum Wage Increase
πŸ’° Every 1 March
The national minimum wage increases every 1 March. Check the new rate and update your worker's salary if needed. Paying below minimum wage is illegal.
Annual β€” anniversary
Annual Leave Reset
🌿 On employment anniversary
Annual leave entitlement resets on your worker's employment anniversary date. A worker who works 5 days a week is entitled to 15 days annual leave per cycle.
Annual β€” tax year
Sick Leave Cycle
πŸ€’ Every 36 months
Your worker is entitled to 30 days paid sick leave in every 36-month cycle. During the first 6 months of employment they earn 1 day sick leave per 26 days worked.
Full Year Calendar
January
UIF contribution for December due by 7 January
Generate January payslip on payday
February
UIF contribution for January due by 7 February
Generate February payslip on payday
March
UIF contribution for February due by 7 March
New minimum wage takes effect from 1 March β€” check and update salary
New COIDA assessment year begins 1 March
April
UIF contribution for March due by 7 April
COIDA Return of Earnings window opens 1 April
May
UIF contribution for April due by 7 May
Submit COIDA ROE if not yet done β€” 30 June deadline approaching
June
UIF contribution for May due by 7 June
COIDA Return of Earnings due by 30 June β€” do not miss this
July–Dec
UIF contribution due before 7th of every month
Payslip generated on payday every month
Check leave balances monthly
πŸ“§ Email reminders coming soon. Khaya Comply will automatically email you before every UIF deadline, the COIDA ROE deadline, and the annual minimum wage increase. Stay tuned.