The ETI is an incentive aimed at encouraging employers to hire young work seekers. It was implemented with effect from 1 January 2014.This article breaks down how to pay an independent contractor in South Africa and remain compliant while doing so. Learn about employment, payroll and immigration for South Africa, to help your company with local legislation. Ensure you stay locally compliant. To pay your employees in South Africa, you can open a legal entity, work with an employer of record like Remote, or pay your workers as contractors. Explore everything you need to know to hire and pay employees in South Africa, including labor law, compensation, and tax compliance. Start hiring globally! This is part 1 of my guide on how to handle your finances and taxes when working for remote companies as a South African resident. Remote's global employment experts share the most important information about how to set up as a contractor in South Africa.