Hire amazing remote South African talent at insanely affordable salaries

Delegate to skilled South African staff, and save 1000s on your wage bill.

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We are Sauce.

At Sauce, we help companies recruit amazing remote overseas employees who cost up to 80% less than UK or US equivalents.

Why are they so affordable? 

We source from an incredible overseas market - South Africa - where pounds and dollars go a very long way.

South Africa offers, in our experience, the most competitively-priced talent pool for skilled native English-speaking contractors and staff, who are a great cultural fit for Brits and Americans, and have an incredible work ethic.

This is the secret sauce that has allowed our founder to grow two 7-figure businesses staffed exclusively with remote talent from South Africa.

Start your remote hiring journey today, watch your profits soar, and scale your business with insanely affordable A-team players.

How does Sauce work?

We take the whole hiring headache off your plate with our foolproof You Can't Lose strategy. Here's the scoop.

01

Call + Job Spec

On our kick-off call, we iron out your hiring needs and turn your thoughts into a job spec. We then hit our network and the job market with your catchy ad.

02

CV + Screening

We screen a mountain of CVs and cover letters, picking a handful of suave candidates, whom we test and interview to shortlist the top 1%.

03

Final Interview 

We deliver the best candidates to your video doorstep for final interviews. You then make your hiring decision or request more candidates.

04

HR Management

We take care of employment contracts, tax and local labour law compliance, benefits, payroll, and equipment set-up.

Why hire from South Africa?

South Africa is one of the only offshore talent pools with insanely affordable skilled native English-speaking people.

South Africans have very similar cultural backgrounds to Brits and Americans, and are hungry to work with international companies.

And because pounds and dollars go a very long way in SA, the wage bill arbitrage opportunity is amazing.

Salary arbitrage

South African staff is on average three times more affordable than US or UK employees, but no less skilled or talented. 

Educated & experienced English-speakers

Most skilled South Africans are native English-speakers and are a perfect cultural fit for Brits and Americans.

Perfect time zone (GMT+2)

South Africa is also brilliantly located for UK companies and in some cases, American companies. For the latter, your team will be getting things done whilst you sleep and still be on morning calls.

Strong work ethic

South Africans are driven and eager to make an impact. A remote opportunity to work for an overseas company is preferred by many locals.

What roles can we fill?

We can find incredible talent for most roles, including...

Marketing

From marketing managers and digital marketers to creatives, SEOs and social media experts, we can source incredible marketing talent for your company.

Sales

From Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) to seasoned sales managers, we have a hotlist of hungry closers ready to take on any sales-related roles. 

Admin & Exec. Assistants

From virtual assistants and appointment schedulers to executive assistants and customer support specialists, we can find the right administrative support for your business.

Accountants & Bookkeepers

From meticulous bookkeepers to experienced accountants and financial controllers, we can connect you with top-tier financial talent to keep your books balanced and your finances in check.

Software Engineers

From front-end developers and back-end experts to full-stack engineers and software architects, we can source cutting-edge tech talent to drive your software projects to success.

Operations

From efficient operations managers to client-focused account managers, we can find the talent you need to streamline processes, optimize performance, and maintain strong client relationships.

Meet some of our talent

Examples of talent we've recently sourced.

Kiara M.
SEO and Social Media Marketing

(£1,250 / $1,650 per month)

Kimberley S.
Graphic Design and Digital Marketing

(£850 / $1,150 per month)

Sibu (SJ) J.

SDR and Closer

(£1,200 / $1,600 per month)

Zanelle D.
Sales and Marketing

(£1,350 / $1,800 per month)

Faith M.
Sales and Administration

(£1,050 / $1,350 per month)

Kamogelo M.

Social Media Manager

(£1,300 / $1,700 per month)

Sample Salary Guide

The more skilled your remote superstar, the more you will save on their salary.

Social Media Manager

Ave. salary 🇬🇧: £35,000

Ave. salary 🇺🇸: $58,000

Ave. salary 🇿🇦: £12,000


Saving: ~65%

IT Support Specialist

Ave. salary 🇬🇧: £28,000

Ave. salary 🇺🇸: $54,000

Ave salary 🇿🇦: £9,600


Saving: ~65%

Project Manager

Ave. salary 🇬🇧: £49,000

Ave. salary 🇺🇸: $88,000

Ave. salary 🇿🇦: £15,600


Saving: ~68%

Sales Dev. Rep

Ave. salary 🇬🇧: £35,000

Ave. salary 🇺🇸: $58,000

Ave. salary 🇿🇦: £10,500


Saving: ~70%

SEO Manager

Ave. salary 🇬🇧: £45,000

Ave. salary 🇺🇸: $80,000

Ave salary 🇿🇦: £16,000


Saving: ~64%

Data Analyst

Ave. salary 🇬🇧: £40,000

Ave. salary 🇺🇸: $78,000

Ave salary 🇿🇦: £15,000


Saving: ~62%

Graphic Designer

Ave. salary 🇬🇧: £30,000

Ave. salary 🇺🇸: $50,000

Ave. salary 🇿🇦: £8,500


Saving: ~72%

Software Developer

Ave. salary 🇬🇧: £52,500

Ave. salary 🇺🇸: $105,000

Ave. salary 🇿🇦: £18,000


Saving: ~65%

Get our salary guide

Includes salaries for 50 common roles + much more

What's the cost?

Recruitment Only

We find you incredible talent for a one-time recruitment fee. Ideal for engaging full time contractors.

£

2,500 one-off recruitment fee

Recruitment + EOR*

Hire people in SA with us acting as the legal local employer on your behalf. Ideal for engaging full time employees.

  • Everything in "Recruitment Only".
  • Full tax and legal compliance, without having to setup an entity in SA. 
  • Seamless onboarding, employment agreements, candidate setup, payroll, and all HR admin.
  • Lifetime replacement candidate guarantee.

£

250 per month

+ £2,500 one-off recruitment fee

Recruitment Only

We find you incredible talent for a one-time recruitment fee.

$

3,500 one-off recruitment fee

Recruitment + EOR*

Hire people in SA with us acting as the legal local employer on your behalf.

  • Everything in "Recruitment Only".
  • Full tax and legal compliance, without having to setup an entity in SA.
  • Seamless onboarding, employment agreements, candidate setup, payroll, and all HR admin.
  • Lifetime replacement candidate guarantee.

$

350 per month

+ $3,500 one-off recruitment fee

* An Employer of Record (EOR) is a service provided by a third-party company, like ours. It enables you to legally hire people in South Africa with us acting as the local employer on your behalf.

faq

Recruitment Only

How does the Recruitment Only service work?

Our Recruitment Only offer is a headhunting service where we source amazing full-time remote staff for your company. We focus only on South Africa as the remote talent there is simply amazing and we have a depth expertise in the market.

The service follows four straightforward steps:

Call + Job Spec: We start with a call to understand your needs and craft a job spec. Once the job spec is agreed, we share it with our network and advertise on the job market.

CV + Screening: We sort through stacks of CVs, selecting top candidates. They undergo tests and interviews, and we present the best 5-10 candidates to you.

Final Interview: You meet the top candidates via video for final interviews and make your choice. If you don't click with any of the shortlisted candidates, just let us know and we can invite more candidates for your selection.

Hire: Once you've made a hiring decision, you engage your new candidate as an independent contractor. We will share a template independent contractor agreement you can use.

How much does the service cost?

We charge a one-time sourcing fee of £2,500 ($3,500) for our Recruitment Only service.

What type of talent are you able to source?

We can help you hire any remote staff you need - from virtual assistants, marketers, operational staff, finance people, software developers, managers and even executives.

Are these my staff members?

Absolutely. We only recruit full-time, dedicated team members who are fully committed to your business, just like any other employee.

What if I don't like the candidate I hire?

Our Recruitment Only service includes a 90-day candidate replacement guarantee. If within the first 90-days you aren't happy with the person you hire, just get in touch and we will find you a replacement candidate at no additional cost.

Why should I hire from South Africa?

Most skilled South Africans are native English-speakers and are a perfect cultural fit for Brits and Americans. The South African education system mirrors that of Britain, boasting the prestigious University of Cape Town, which is ranked among the world's top 200 universities. South African's are hard workers, ambitious and keen to impress international companies. Finally, there is a huge wage bill arbitrage opportunity by working with skilled and remote South African talent.

Will South Africa's time zone work for me?

South Africa's timezone is UTC+02:00 (GMT+02:00), which works perfectly for companies based in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. It can also work well for American companies (for example, work get's done whilst you sleep and one can still catch up with team members in the morning). 

See how your location relates:

  • South Africa is 1-2 hours ahead of the UK (no daylight saving).
  • South Africa is 6 hours ahead of EST time and Latin America.
  • South Africa is 9 hours ahead of Pacific Time.
  • There is no time difference with Paris, France.

Why use Sauce?

Our founder is originally from South Africa, we have recruited 1000s of people from the country, we have depth knowledge of the talent pool, and boots on the ground to help with onboarding.

Recruitment + Employer of Record (EOR)

What is an Employer of Record (EOR)?

An Employer of Record (EOR) is a service provided by a third-party company, like ours. It enables you to hire people in other countries with us acting as the legal local employer on your behalf.

How does the Recruitment + EOR service work?

Our Recruitment + EOR services includes us sourcing an amazing candidate for your business as well as us acting as the local Employer of Record (EOR). Hired candidates are your employees, but we act as the local entity managing all aspects of legality, payroll, and HR obligations.

How much does the Recruitment + EOR cost?

Our Recruitment + EOR service consists of a one-time sourcing fee of £2,500 ($3,500) + £250 ($350) per month per candidate for all EOR services, including onboarding and off-boarding staff, full local tax and legal compliance for hiring in SA, payroll, and HR support. It also includes a lifetime candidate replacement guarantee.

Why use an EOR service?

Similar to most countries, South Africa maintains distinctions between self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees. Notably, misclassifying contractors could expose your company to substantial fines and penalties, underscoring the critical importance of accurate classification to maintain compliance with local regulations. This is why a EOR is a safer option when hiring remote staff.

Can I still terminate a candidate's employment if you are the EOR?

Yes, our employment contracts include a three-month probationary period with your new hire. After the probationary period our employment contracts can be terminated with two months notice. Our Recruitment + EOR service also includes a lifetime candidate replacement guarantee. 

Why use Sauce's EOR service?

Our edge lies in our depth expertise and knowledge of the South African talent market. We are SA experts in Recruitment, Labour law, Payroll, Tax, Compliance and Accounting.

What are the types of leave / holiday in SA?

Annual Leave: All employees are entitled to a minimum of 15 working days of annual leave per year. This constitutes paid time off for employees to take a break from work and recharge.

Maternity Leave: Expectant mothers are entitled to 4 consecutive months of unpaid maternity leave. It's worth noting that individual employment contracts might offer more favourable and extended terms beyond this minimum requirement.

Paternity Leave: A minimum of 10 days of unpaid leave is granted.

Adoption Leave: When an employee adopts a child under the age of two, they are entitled to a minimum of ten weeks of adoption leave. This applies to the primary caretaker and can commence either from the date the adoption is granted or the date when the child is placed under their care.

Sick Leave: Full-time employees are eligible for paid sick leave. The number of days an employee is entitled to is equivalent to the number of days they would typically work within a six-week period over a three year term. There are more details regarding sick leave that are based on each company’s policy requirements.

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