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What types of roles can Flink help us hire for?
Flink specialises in remote hiring across various industries, including IT, customer service, marketing, and administrative roles.
How do you vet and assess candidates?
Candidates go through psychometric testing, video interviews, and reference checks to ensure they’re a good fit for your needs.
Are there any setup fees or upfront costs?
There isn’t an upfront cost to engage Flink. A once off setup fee covers sourcing, onboarding, equipment, and testing. Keeps costs low vs traditional hiring.
What support do you provide for remote workers?
Flink handles IT and VOIP setup, ensuring employees have the tools they need to start immediately and work effectively.
How quickly can I expect to onboard a new hire?
The process is designed to be fast and efficient, with many clients onboarding their new hires within a few weeks.
Do remote workers operate in compatible time zones?
Yes, Flink focuses on hiring from regions like South Africa, ensuring similar time zones for smoother communication.
What’s your success rate in matching candidates?
Flink boasts a 97% success rate, thanks to their AI-driven matching process and thorough vetting. We focus on quality
Can I directly interview candidates?
Yes, you can interview shortlisted candidates through video calls before making a final decision. Easy interview coordination with Flink.
Do you handle payroll and employee contracts?
Flink provides everything you need, from payroll, to employee and even regular performance management.
The Flink Remotely FAQ page answers the most common questions UK businesses ask before engaging an Employer of Record to hire in South Africa. Below is an extended reference covering compliance, costs, employment law, and how our model works in practice.
What is an Employer of Record? An Employer of Record is a third-party company that employs staff on behalf of another business. The EOR becomes the legal employer, handles payroll, tax, and statutory contributions, and manages compliance with local employment law. The client company directs the day-to-day work. This structure allows UK businesses to hire in South Africa without registering a company or setting up a foreign entity.
Can a UK company hire someone in South Africa without registering a local entity? Yes. Through Flink Remotely’s EOR structure, the legal employment sits with us in South Africa. You do not need a PTY Ltd, a local bank account, or a registered business address. This eliminates permanent establishment risk and removes the compliance burden of South African labour law from your team.
Do UK companies pay employer National Insurance on South African remote staff? No. Employer NI is not payable on overseas remote workers employed through an EOR. This is one of the primary financial reasons UK businesses are shifting roles to South African remote hires following the employer NI increase to 15%. For detailed guidance, see the HMRC employer NI guidance.
What does it cost to hire a South African employee through an EOR? Our EOR pricing is transparent and quoted per role. The total cost includes a setup fee, the candidate’s South African salary, statutory contributions (PAYE, UIF, SDL), and our EOR service fee. There is no minimum headcount. Most clients find the total cost of a South African hire through our EOR is 40 to 60% lower than the equivalent UK hire.
What is the difference between an EOR and a PEO? A Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) operates as a co-employer in the same country as the client. An Employer of Record operates cross-border, employing staff in a different jurisdiction on behalf of a client company. For UK businesses hiring in South Africa, an EOR is the correct structure.
What employment law applies to South African remote workers? South African employment law applies, including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Labour Relations Act, and the Skills Development Act. Key obligations include minimum wage compliance, UIF contributions, SDL levies, annual leave entitlements, probation periods, and notice periods. Flink Remotely manages all of these on your behalf.
What is misclassification risk and why does it matter? Misclassification occurs when a worker is paid as a contractor but the working relationship meets the legal definition of employment. In South Africa, this creates liability under Section 198 of the Labour Relations Act. It can result in backdated statutory contributions, CCMA disputes, and reputational damage. Using Flink Remotely’s EOR model eliminates this risk.
How quickly can Flink Remotely onboard a South African hire? Typical EOR onboarding in South Africa takes five to ten business days from signed offer to first day. Recruitment timelines vary by role, but most standard placements reach the shortlist stage within two weeks of briefing.
Is Flink Remotely cheaper than Deel, Remote.com, or Oyster HR? Our pricing is competitive and purpose-built for the UK-to-South Africa corridor. Unlike global platforms with fixed per-employee monthly fees regardless of salary level, our model is structured around the actual cost of each hire. Contact us for a direct comparison.