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Ensure your team in Zimbabwe is paid accurately and on time with our Payroll Outsourcing services. Gain expert support to keep your operations fully compliant with Zimbabwe's Labour Code and tax regulations.
- Pay anyone in Zimbabwe - no matter the currency.
- Manage employee benefits easily. Get the support you need to navigate employee contributions in Zimbabwe.
Flexible Payroll Solutions in Zimbabwe.
Payroll solutions that adapt to your needs whether you are established or growing in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe Payroll expertise at your fingertips
Over more than a decade, Africa HR Solutions has become a leading payroll service provider in Zimbabwe and across Africa with a proven track record of success with over 400 clients across many industries.
A single point of contact
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.
Self service portal for your talents in Zimbabwe
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.
100% Compliant payroll operations
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 Zimbabwe’s legislation at all times.
Zimbabwe Country Overview
Zimbabwe is well-known for its beautiful landscape and diverse wildlife.
Geographic location: Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in the southern region of Africa.
Population: Zimbabwe’s population on the whole is quite young, with more than one-third under age 15 and about one-third between the ages of 15 and 29.
Economy: Tourism plays an important role in Zimbabwe’s economy. However, the two main sectors that drive Zimbabwe’s economy are agriculture and mining.
Payroll in Zimbabwe - What You Should Know
- Population: 15,993,524
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $28.37 B
- GDP Growth (April 2021): 8.5%
- Inflation, consumer prices: 98.5%
- Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 0.6%
- Unemployment Rate: 5.2%
- Capital: Harare
- Currency: Zimbabwean dollar
- Languages: Shona, English, Chewa, Tshwa language, Xhosa
Employer Contribution
- 5% of the employer’s emoluments must be contributed to the National Social Security Scheme (NSSS)
Employee Contribution
- 5% of the employee’s emoluments must be contributed to the National Social Security Scheme (NSSS)
Both contribution thresholds are currently capped at USD 700 per month.
Value-added tax (VAT)
The standard VAT rate is 15% in Zimbabwe.
Paid Time-Off
Employees are generally entitled to 22 days of paid leave after one year of consecutive service.
Sick Leave
In Zimbabwe, sick leaves are only granted by a registered medical practitioner. An employee may be entitled to up to 90 days of sick leave on full pay.
Maternity Leave
- In Zimbabwe, women are entitled to a maximum of 98 days of fully paid maternity leave.
- A female employee may proceed on maternity leave not earlier than the 45th day and not later than the 21st day before the expected day of delivery.
- Paid maternity leave is granted only once during any period of 24 months calculated from the day any previous maternity leave was
- Zimbabwe’s law also limits the number of times maternity leave can be availed by a worker to three
Paternity Leave
There is no statutory paternity leave in Zimbabwe.
Under Zimbabwe’s Code of Conduct, an employment contract may be terminated if both parties come to an agreement in writing.
Valid grounds for termination include:
- An employee is guilty of theft, fraud, or any related offense
- An employee willingly destroys company property
- Prolonged and unexplained absence of five days or more
- An employee displays inaptitude to complete their assigned position or if they are negligent in their duties
- Intoxication to a point where it hinders their performance at work
The notice periods in Zimbabwe are as follows:
- 3 months in the case of a contract without a specified time limit or any contract set for a period of 2+ years
- 2 months in the case of a contract for a period of 1+ years but less than 2 years
- 1 month in the case of a contract for a period of 6+ months but less than 1 year
- 2 weeks in the case of a contract for a period of 3+ months but less than 6 months
1 day in the case of a contract for a period of less than 3 months or in the case of casual work or seasonal work
According to the Labour Act, compensation is only applicable to collective dismissals related to economic reasons (redundancy or bankruptcy).
Generally, compensation depends on the ability of the employer to pay their employees, but the most common is around 3 months’ pay for 1 year of service.
- New Year’s Day (1st January)
- Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day (21st February)
- Good Friday (10th April)
- Holy Saturday (11th April)
- Easter Sunday (12th April)
- Easter Monday (13th April)
- Independence Day of Zimbabwe (18th April)
- International Workers’ Day (1st May)
- Africa Day (25th May)
- Heroes’ Day (in Zimbabwe) (10th August)
- Zimbabwe Defense Forces Day (11th August)
- National Unity Day of Zimbabwe (22nd December)
- Christmas Day (25th December)
- Boxing Day (26th December)
Seeking a Reliable Payroll Partner in Zimbabwe?
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 Zimbabwe’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.
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