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X-WR-CALNAME:SA HR and payroll compliance 2027 (Synthro)
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UID:synthro-hr-2027-00@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270108
SUMMARY:EMP201 and UIF declaration for December
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. SARS; UI Act s56 (UI-19 by the 7th). Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: EMP201 and UIF declaration for December
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-01@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270116
SUMMARY:Employment equity report (EEA2 + EEA4) closes online
DESCRIPTION:Designated employers (50+). EEA s21; DEL notice. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: Employment equity report (EEA2 + EEA4) closes online
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-02@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270206
SUMMARY:EMP201 and UIF declaration for January (7th is a Sunday)
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. monthly. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: EMP201 and UIF declaration for January (7th is a Sunday)
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-03@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270225
SUMMARY:National Budget: 2027/28 tax tables announced
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. Minister of Finance (date expected). Expected date: confirm when the 2027 notice is published. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: National Budget: 2027/28 tax tables announced
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-04@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301
SUMMARY:Tax year 2026/27 ends; final payroll run and IRP5 data check
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. Income Tax Act. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: Tax year 2026/27 ends; final payroll run and IRP5 data check
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
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UID:synthro-hr-2027-05@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270302
SUMMARY:New tax year; new national minimum wage rate applies
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. Income Tax Act; NMW Act s6. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: New tax year; new national minimum wage rate applies
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-06@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270306
SUMMARY:EMP201 and UIF declaration for February (7th is a Sunday)
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. monthly. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: EMP201 and UIF declaration for February (7th is a Sunday)
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-07@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270323
SUMMARY:Human Rights Day observed (Sunday 21 March moves to Monday)
DESCRIPTION:Everyone. Public Holidays Act s2(1). Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: Human Rights Day observed (Sunday 21 March moves to Monday)
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-08@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270402
SUMMARY:Employer annual reconciliation (EMP501) opens; COIDA Return of Earnings season opens
DESCRIPTION:Payroll; Finance. SARS; COIDA s82 (dates expected). Expected date: confirm when the 2027 notice is published. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: Employer annual reconciliation (EMP501) opens; COIDA Return of Earnings season opens
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-09@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270408
SUMMARY:EMP201 and UIF declaration for March
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. monthly. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: EMP201 and UIF declaration for March
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-10@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270501
SUMMARY:Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report due to your SETA
DESCRIPTION:Skills Development Facilitator. Skills Development Act; SETA grant regulations. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report due to your SETA
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-11@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270502
SUMMARY:BCEA earnings threshold: check for a new figure (moved 1 May in 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Payroll; HR. BCEA s6(3). Expected date: confirm when the 2027 notice is published. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: BCEA earnings threshold: check for a new figure (moved 1 May in 2026)
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-12@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270508
SUMMARY:EMP201 and UIF declaration for April
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. monthly. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: EMP201 and UIF declaration for April
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-13@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270601
SUMMARY:EMP501 annual reconciliation closes; IRP5/IT3(a) certificates to employees
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. SARS (date expected). Expected date: confirm when the 2027 notice is published. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: EMP501 annual reconciliation closes; IRP5/IT3(a) certificates to employees
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-14@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270608
SUMMARY:EMP201 and UIF declaration for May
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. monthly. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: EMP201 and UIF declaration for May
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-15@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270701
SUMMARY:COIDA Return of Earnings (W.As.8) due; pay the assessment for the Letter of Good Standing
DESCRIPTION:Finance. COIDA s82 (date expected, as 2026). Expected date: confirm when the 2027 notice is published. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: COIDA Return of Earnings (W.As.8) due; pay the assessment for the Letter of Good Standing
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-16@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270708
SUMMARY:EMP201 and UIF declaration for June
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. monthly. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: EMP201 and UIF declaration for June
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-17@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270807
SUMMARY:EMP201 and UIF declaration for July (7th is a Saturday)
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. monthly. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: EMP201 and UIF declaration for July (7th is a Saturday)
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-18@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270902
SUMMARY:Employment equity online reporting opens for the 2027 cycle
DESCRIPTION:Designated employers. EEA s21. Expected date: confirm when the 2027 notice is published. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: Employment equity online reporting opens for the 2027 cycle
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-19@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270908
SUMMARY:EMP201 and UIF declaration for August
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. monthly. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: EMP201 and UIF declaration for August
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-20@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271008
SUMMARY:EMP201 and UIF declaration for September
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. monthly. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: EMP201 and UIF declaration for September
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-21@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271101
SUMMARY:Interim EMP501 reconciliation (March to August) closes
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. SARS (date expected). Expected date: confirm when the 2027 notice is published. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: Interim EMP501 reconciliation (March to August) closes
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-22@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271106
SUMMARY:EMP201 and UIF declaration for October (7th is a Sunday)
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. monthly. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: EMP201 and UIF declaration for October (7th is a Sunday)
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-23@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271202
SUMMARY:13th cheques and December leave: confirm pro-rata rules and shutdown dates
DESCRIPTION:Payroll; HR. contract; BCEA s20(10). Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: 13th cheques and December leave: confirm pro-rata rules and shutdown dates
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-24@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271208
SUMMARY:EMP201 and UIF declaration for November
DESCRIPTION:Payroll. monthly. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: EMP201 and UIF declaration for November
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:synthro-hr-2027-25@synthro.io
DTSTAMP:20261030T090000Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271217
SUMMARY:Day of Reconciliation; Christmas 25 Dec (Sat); Day of Goodwill observed Mon 27 Dec
DESCRIPTION:Everyone. Public Holidays Act. Source: https://www.synthro.io/blog/hr-compliance-calendar-south-africa-2027
BEGIN:VALARM
TRIGGER:-P14D
ACTION:DISPLAY
DESCRIPTION:In two weeks: Day of Reconciliation; Christmas 25 Dec (Sat); Day of Goodwill observed Mon 27 Dec
END:VALARM
END:VEVENT
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