Understanding your payslip: line by line
Know exactly what you’re paying and what your domestic worker is earning.
🧾 Why the payslip matters
A payslip is more than just a receipt, it’s a legal document that:
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Shows how salary was calculated
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Proves UIF was deducted and paid
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Protects you from disputes
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Helps your domestic worker apply for credit or benefits
AskMandla generates a professional, legally compliant payslip every month automatically.
🧠 What’s included in the payslip?
Let’s break it down:
🧍 Employee Information
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Name
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ID number or passport
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Job title
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Work address
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Period covered (e.g. 1–30 September 2025)
🧑💼 Employer Information
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Name
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Employer ID (if UIF-registered)
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Contact details
💰 Salary Section
| Line Item | Meaning |
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| Basic Salary | Agreed monthly wage (from the contract) |
| Days Worked | Number of days actually worked this month |
| Hourly/Weekly Rate | For part-time workers - used to calculate totals |
| Overtime | Any extra hours worked beyond normal hours |
| Bonuses | Optional performance or year-end bonuses |
| Allowances | Transport, meals, or housing (if agreed) |
🛑 Deductions
| Line Item | Meaning |
|---|---|
| UIF (Employee) | 1% of salary, deducted from the worker’s pay |
| UIF (Employer) | 1% of salary, paid by you, shows on invoice, not deducted |
| Unpaid Leave | Days off beyond available leave (e.g. unpaid sick days) |
| Other Deductions | Only allowed with consent (e.g. uniform, advance, or disciplinary fines)* |
⚠️ Deductions must follow the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and be agreed to in writing.
📆 Leave Tracker
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Annual Leave Taken / Remaining
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Sick Leave Used / Remaining
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Unpaid or Unauthorised Days
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Family Responsibility Leave Taken
🗓️ These figures help you stay compliant, and give your employee full visibility.
✅ Net Pay (Take-home Amount)
Net Pay = Gross Salary – Deductions
This is the final amount your employee receives via EFT from AskMandla.
📲 Where to access payslips
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Delivered to both employer and employee via WhatsApp
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Stored securely by AskMandla
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Can be requested anytime (even for past months)
🔐 Why this matters for employers
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Ensures you’re paying the correct legal deductions
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Gives proof in case of disputes
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Required for UIF and legal compliance
🧍 Why this matters for employees
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Provides proof of income
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Can be used to apply for loans, housing, or visas
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Builds trust and professionalism in the relationship