Running payroll in-house looks simple until the first SARS penalty arrives. PAYE, UIF, SDL, ETI, IRP5s, EMP501 reconciliations, medical aid deductions, garnishee orders, and leave accruals add up to a full-time compliance job. PBS Chartered Accountants Inc provides outsourced payroll services in Nelspruit (Mbombela) for small, medium, and growing businesses across Mpumalanga and Limpopo — under the oversight of a registered CA(SA) firm.

Payroll is not just about paying salaries. Every run creates a legal submission to SARS, a liability to the Department of Labour, and a record that your auditor, financial advisor, and bank may later rely on. At PBS, payroll sits inside the same firm that handles your bookkeeping, tax, and annual financials — so payroll costs flow directly into the management accounts and EMP501 reconciliations happen without manual rework.

PBS Chartered Accountants has served the Mbombela community from our offices at 17 Murray Street, Mbombela since our founding. In 2023, we expanded to Hoedspruit, Limpopo, bringing the same payroll standards to the broader Lowveld. Whether you have two employees or two hundred, call 013 752 6280 for an obligation-free payroll quote.

What Do PBS Payroll Services Actually Cover?

“Payroll” means different things to different providers. At PBS it means the full monthly cycle — every calculation, every statutory filing, every reconciliation, and every payslip delivered to your team on time and to the cent. And because we are a registered CA firm, the payroll is being done inside the same audit framework that protects the rest of your financial records.

Here is what PBS payroll services include:

Monthly Payroll Processing

We process your monthly payroll run using the latest SARS tax tables, bargaining council rules, and statutory deductions. Salaries, overtime, commissions, bonuses, leave pay, and any benefits-in-kind are calculated and reflected correctly on the payslip. Your employees get accurate, compliant payslips every month without you touching a spreadsheet.

EMP201 & EMP501 Submissions

PAYE, UIF, and SDL are calculated, submitted to SARS via EMP201 every month, and reconciled on the bi-annual EMP501 without fail. These submissions are where most payroll penalties start, and they are where we stop them — by filing early, reconciling carefully, and responding to any SARS queries before they escalate.

IRP5/IT3(a) Certificates & Year-End

At tax year-end we prepare and issue every IRP5 and IT3(a) certificate for your employees, submit them to SARS, and reconcile the full year against your EMP201 filings. Your employees walk into their own tax returns with clean, correct certificates — which is often the first impression they have of your HR team.

UIF & Department of Labour Compliance

UIF submissions to the Department of Labour, UI-19 forms for terminations, UIF claim support for retrenched employees, and compensation fund filings (COIDA) — all handled inside the monthly cycle. When an employee leaves, the paperwork is ready the same day.

Leave Tracking & Payroll Reports

We track annual leave, sick leave, and family responsibility leave balances, and deliver monthly payroll reports that your management team can actually use. Cost centre breakdowns, department totals, and month-on-month trends are all included so you can see exactly where your salary spend is going.

Medical Aid, RA & Third-Party Deductions

Medical aid schedules, retirement annuity contributions, garnishee orders, union dues, and other third-party deductions are loaded, verified, and paid across correctly every month. We reconcile each third party to their monthly statement so nothing ever goes missing.

Payroll Tax Planning

Structuring employee benefits, allowances, and bonuses the right way can meaningfully reduce the employer’s tax burden and the employee’s take-home tax. Our tax consulting team sits across the hallway from the payroll team, so tax planning flows directly into the payroll run.

Direct Access to Directors & Specialists

Payroll questions often touch tax, HR compliance, and audit. At PBS you speak to a director who brings in the right specialist — a registered tax practitioner, an auditor, or a bookkeeper — and coordinates the answer for you. No runaround, no call centre.

Why Outsource Payroll to a CA Firm in Mbombela?

Compliance Built In, Not Bolted On: Payroll done inside a registered CA firm is set up with SARS, UIF, SDL, and audit compliance from day one. Every calculation, every submission, and every reconciliation is ready for SARS scrutiny or an annual audit the moment it happens.

One Firm for Payroll, Tax & Accounts: Your monthly payroll costs flow directly into your management accounts and year-end financial statements without rework. EMP501 reconciliations, IRP5 cross-checks, and VAT-on-fringe-benefits queries are all handled inside the same firm.

SARS Queries Handled Directly: If SARS raises a PAYE or UIF query, our registered tax practitioners respond the same day using the source payroll records we already maintain. You do not need to become a SARS eFiling expert.

SAICA-Supervised Quality: Every payroll cycle is reviewed inside a firm overseen by CA(SA) qualified directors. Small errors are caught before the submission goes out — not six months later during an audit.

Local Presence, CA Standards: Based in Mbombela with a branch in Hoedspruit, we combine a local payroll contact you can actually reach with the technical rigour of a registered CA practice.

About PBS Chartered Accountants Inc

PBS Chartered Accountants was established in Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit), the capital of Mpumalanga, where it has built a strong reputation serving the local community and businesses across the Lowveld. Our practice has grown predominantly through client referrals — a testament to the quality and integrity of our work.

We adhere to a strict code of business ethics and moral values, and behave in a manner consistent with corporate responsibility and professional excellence. Our directors are the face of PBS — accessible, involved, and personally committed to every client relationship.

It is our exclusive intention to be the leader in the financial accounting and consulting industry in the Mbombela (Lowveld) region. We integrate honesty, integrity, and business ethics into every aspect of our work.

Payroll Services Across Nelspruit, Mbombela & the Lowveld

Our outsourced payroll services are available to clients across Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit), White River, Hazyview, Kabokweni, Kanyamazane, Kaapsehoop, Matsulu, and surrounding areas in Mpumalanga. Our Hoedspruit office extends the same service to Phalaborwa, Tzaneen, and the broader Limpopo province.

Whether you are a Nelspruit-based business running payroll for five employees or a multi-site operation with full cost centres, PBS Chartered Accountants will run your payroll cleanly, compliantly, and on time — every month.

Frequently Asked Questions — Payroll Services Nelspruit

PBS Chartered Accountants is the Best Accounting Company in Hoedspruit | Limpopo, trusted for delivering expert, ethical, and tailored financial services. From detailed tax planning and SARS compliance to business advisory, estate structuring, and investment support, our team simplifies complex accounting concepts to help you make confident financial decisions.

With offices in Hoedspruit and Mbombela, we serve clients across Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and South Africa, providing national-level service with a local touch. Whether you’re launching a start-up, managing a growing enterprise, or planning your personal wealth strategy, PBS Chartered Accountants is your reliable partner in financial success.

Let us help you grow, protect, and manage your wealth—get in touch today.