Salary slip = payslip
In South Africa a salary slip and a payslip are the same document, and Section 33 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act makes it compulsory on every pay day.
What a salary slip must include
- Employer's name and address
- Employee's name and occupation
- The pay period (for example 1 to 31 March 2026)
- Gross remuneration before deductions
- Each deduction itemised: PAYE, UIF, and any others
- The net amount actually paid
Understanding the deductions
The two statutory deductions on most salary slips are PAYE and UIF. UIF is 1% of the employee's gross pay, matched by a 1% employer contribution that is not shown on the slip. PAYE (income tax) is worked out from the SARS tax tables based on annual taxable income. Enter both as deduction lines and the generator calculates the net pay.
Send salary slips on WhatsApp
The generator gives you a one-off PDF. If you pay the same staff each month, wabill can create salary slips and deliver them to each employee's WhatsApp, no email or portal needed. 10 free documents to start, then R150/month.
FAQ
Is a salary slip the same as a payslip?
Yes. In South Africa a salary slip and a payslip are the same document: a written record given to an employee showing gross pay, deductions like PAYE and UIF, and net pay. Section 33 of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act requires one on every pay day.
Is this salary slip generator free?
Yes. Fill in the employer, employee, earnings, and deductions, and download a professional salary slip PDF. There is no signup, and everything runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
What must a South African salary slip show?
Under Section 33 of the BCEA it must show the employer's name and address, the employee's name and occupation, the pay period, gross remuneration, each deduction itemised, and the net amount paid. The generator on this page includes all of these fields.
Does the salary slip calculate PAYE and UIF?
You enter PAYE and UIF as deduction lines yourself. UIF is 1% of gross pay. PAYE follows the SARS tax tables. Once you enter the amounts, the generator handles the layout, totals, and net pay.
Can I send salary slips to employees automatically?
Yes. This generator makes a one-off PDF. wabill can create salary slips and send them straight to each employee's WhatsApp, which is useful for staff who have no email address.
10 free documents. No card needed.