Capital City
Juba
Currency
South Sudanese Pound
(
SSP
)
Timezone
GMT+2
Payroll Frequency
Tax Year
Employer Tax
Languages
English
Capital City
Juba
Currency
South Sudanese Pound
(
SSP
)
Timezone
GMT+2
Payroll Frequency
Tax Year
Employer Tax
Languages
English
Hiring in South Sudan for the first time can be overwhelming, especially when navigating unfamiliar employment laws. Whether you hire independent contractors, set up a legal entity, or use an EOR service, understanding the local employment landscape is crucial for success. Playroll’s comprehensive guide can help you get started if you're hiring locally or relocating a team member.
Companies can hire employees in South Sudan in the following three ways:
Southern Sudan gained independence from Sudan in 2011, making it the youngest country in the world.
South Sudan is rich in natural resources, including oil. Businesses in the extractive industries may find opportunities for investment and development.
For certain industries, engaging in South Sudan can offer a chance to make a global impact by addressing crucial needs and participating in the country's growth and development.
Despite challenges, South Sudan has a population with diverse skills. Businesses can tap into the local workforce for various roles.
Businesses can only operate smoothly in South Sudan if they comply with local labor laws including drafting compliant employment contract agreements and meeting taxation and payroll obligations. Learn more about the employment laws and regulations in South Sudan below, to avoid any compliance issues.
We can help you get a new employee started in South Sudan quickly, with a minimum onboarding time of just 1-2 working days. The timeline starts once the employee submits all required information onto the Playroll platform and completes any necessary local authority registrations.
For non-nationals, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) may add up to three extra days. Additional time may be needed for follow-ups on this assessment.
The payroll cycle in South Sudan is usually Monthly, with employees being paid as stipulated in employment contract.
The annual leave entitlement in South Sudan is 21 days for a full time worker. These can include public holidays on top of that or within those days, which would otherwise be unpaid.
An Employer of Record (EOR) helps businesses manage annual leave, paid time off (PTO), and local holidays across the globe, including in South Sudan. By partnering with an EOR, companies ensure full compliance with local labor laws in South Sudan when it comes to annual leave and time-off management. EOR providers like Playroll offer platforms that simplify tracking and managing employee time off in South Sudan. By outsourcing this responsibility to Playroll, you can streamline leave management, ensure compliance, and free up time to focus on other business priorities.
South Sudan observes 13 national public holidays, with some dates, such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, varying each year according to the Islamic lunar calendar.
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