Step by step
How to do this on Swift Payrolls
- 1
Add or select the employee
Open the employer dashboard, add the employee record, and confirm the employee age and UIF status where relevant.
- 2
Enter monthly remuneration
Use the payroll screen to enter salary, hours, overtime, and other pay inputs for the period.
- 3
Calculate the payroll summary
Swift Payrolls applies South African PAYE and UIF context to the payroll summary before the PDF is generated.
- 4
Preview the payslip
Open the editable preview and review gross pay, PAYE, UIF, custom deductions, total deductions, and net pay.
- 5
Add extra lines when needed
Add commission, bonus, allowance, unpaid leave, loan repayment, or other named lines in the preview.
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Generate the final PDF
Once the calculation is reviewed, generate the PDF and save the payslip record.
PAYE calculator vs payslip generator
A PAYE calculator gives an estimate for employees tax. A payslip generator turns payroll inputs into an employee-facing record with gross earnings, PAYE, UIF, other deductions, and net pay.
What official PAYE tables are for
SARS publishes employees tax deduction tables and employer guidance. Employers use those resources to understand PAYE withholding context, thresholds, rebates, and payroll deduction responsibilities.
Why employers still need to review
Payroll can include age bands, tax directives, commission, travel reimbursements, fringe benefits, or other rules. Swift Payrolls helps with the regular payroll workflow, but employers should review unusual tax situations before issuing payslips.
Questions
FAQ
Is PAYE the same as income tax?
PAYE is employees tax withheld by an employer from remuneration and paid over to SARS. It is part of the income tax system, but it is handled through payroll withholding.
Does Swift Payrolls replace SARS guidance?
No. Swift Payrolls helps create payroll records and payslips. Employers should still use SARS guidance for official tax rules and unusual situations.
Can I add commission before checking PAYE?
Yes. Add commission as a custom income line in the preview, then review the recalculated payslip totals before generating the PDF.