Expand your global workforce in Eswatini
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Eswatini
Capital
Mbabane, Lobamba
Currency
Swazi lilangeni (SZL); South African Rand (ZAR)
Languages
Swazi, English
GDP per Capita
$4,039.50
Employer Tax
No contribution
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Talent overview
The Kingdom of Eswatini, formerly known as Swaziland, is a lower middle income country. Their economy relies heavily on the import and export activities they have with South Africa. Both Eswatini and South Africa are a part of the Common Monetary Area (CMA), hence the similarity in their official currencies. Eswatini’s other economic sources include agriculture, mining, and manufacturing.
Major economic hubs:
Mbabane, Manzini, Siteki, and Nhlangano
Skills in demand:
Mining, Education, Medical, and Healthcare
Eswatini
Top local universities in Eswatini
University of Eswatini
Ranking:
Local: 1
World: 5096
Southern African Nazarene University
Ranking:
Local: 2
World: 12276
Eswatini College of Technology
Ranking:
Local: 3
World: 12934
Eswatini Medical Christian University
Ranking:
Local: 4
World: 13392
Ngwane Teacher’s College
Ranking:
Local: 5
World: 13520
Top Local Job Boards:
Jobs Eswatini ; Jobisland ; Indeed
Number of LinkedIn users:
82,100
Top Recruitment Agencies:
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Salary Data
Below are average monthly salaries in Eswatini:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (SZL) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Sales Manager | 8,210 | 486 |
| Accounting Manager | 6,710 | 397 |
| Project Manager | 5,030 | 297 |
| Software Engineer | 4,660 | 275 |
| Data Analyst | 4,220 | 249 |
| User Experience UX Designer | 3,210 | 190 |
Employ in Eswatini
Employing in Eswatini
When employing workers from Eswatini, it’s important to know the country’s Employment Act. The information below will help employers onboard talented people from the country.
Employee Contract
In Eswatini, a contract in the local language (Swazi or English) is given in writing to the employee. It should include the terms and conditions of their employment.
Probation Period
Probation Period in Eswatini should not be longer than 3 months.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year | National Holiday |
| April 18 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| April 19 | Birthday of King Mswati III | National Holiday |
| April 21 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| April 21 | Day off for Birthday of King Mswati III | National Holiday |
| April 25 | National Flag Day | National Holiday |
| May 1 | May Day | National Holiday |
| May 29 | Ascension Day | National Holiday |
| July 22 | Birthday of the late King Sobhuza | National Holiday |
| September 1 | Umhlanga Reed Dance | National Holiday |
| September 6 | Somhlolo Day (Independence Day) | National Holiday |
| September 8 | Day off for Somhlolo Day (Independence Day) | National Holiday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | National Holiday |
| December 28 | Incwala Day | National Holiday |
| December 29 | Day off for Incwala Day | National Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | 12 to 15 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 14 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 12 weeks | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Public and Provincial Holidays
Payroll in Eswatini
Payroll cycle
Wages in Eswatini are distributed every month.
Minimum wage
Minimum wages in Eswatini range from SZL 420.00 to SZL 600.00.
Overtime pay
In Eswatini, for each hour of extra work performed by an employee, an overtime rate of 150% shall be applied to their basic rate. If the extra work is performed on a rest day, the overtime rate will be 200%.
How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax
| Scheme | Employer contributions |
| National Provident Fund | 5% |
Employee Payroll Tax
| Scheme | Employee contribution |
| National Provident Fund | 5% |
Employee Income Tax
| Taxable income (SZL) | Tax rate |
| 0 – 100,000 | SZL 0 plus 20% of taxable income in excess of SZL 0 |
| 100,000 – 150,000 | SZL 20,000 plus 25% of taxable income in excess of SZL 100,000 |
| 150,000 – 200,000 | SZL 32,500 plus 30% of taxable income in excess of SZL 150,000 |
| 200,000 and above | SZL 47,500 plus 33% of taxable income in excess of SZL 200,000 |
VAT
The Standard VAT in Eswatini is 15%
Bonus
13th-Month Pay
There is no mandatory requirement for a 13th-month pay in Eswatini
Employee Benefits
- Statutory Leaves
- Travel allowance
- Clothing and Uniform allowance
- Age, Survivor’s and Invalidity Benefits
- Health Insurance
Employee offboarding
An employment contract may be terminated in many circumstances. It can either be due to resignation, unreasonable employee conduct, breach of contract, redundancy, or end of probationary period. In most cases, a notice period must be observed.
For employees during the probationary period, a notice may not be necessary if an employment contract is terminated. For employees outside probationary status, their notice period may last from one week to one month. However, an additional 5 days will be added for every year of service.
Terminated employees may receive a severance pay equivalent to 10 day’s worth of wages for every year of continuous service, excluding the first year.
Visa and
immigration
To work legally in Eswatini, a foreign employee must secure a work permit. It is a type of temporary residence permit that, when approved, is valid for 2 years and can be renewed thereafter.
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