Employer on Record (EOR) Services Across Africa

Hire Seamlessly Across Africa with Dream Spark’s comprehensive Employer of Record (EOR) services across Africa and beyond

Your trusted partner for Employer of Record (EOR) services in Africa

We simplify global hiring by offering comprehensive Employer of Record (EOR) services across Africa and beyond. Our tailored solutions enable businesses to hire top talent quickly and compliantly without the need to establish a local entity. Save time, reduce costs, and focus on growing your business while we handle the complexities of HR, payroll, and compliance.

We empower global businesses to hire top talent across all 54 African countries without the complexities of establishing local entities.

Our EOR solutions ensure:

Whether you’re a startup expanding into Nigeria, a multinational hiring in South Africa, or a tech firm tapping talent in Egypt, Dream Spark’s EOR services streamline your workforce management across the African continent. With our deep expertise in African labor markets, we make global hiring simple, cost-effective, and compliant.

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Why Choose Dream Spark for EOR Services in Africa?

Pan-African Expertise

With operations headquartered in Kenya and a network spanning all 54 African countries, we understand the unique labor laws, cultural nuances, and business environments in each nation, from Morocco’s vibrant markets to Rwanda’s tech hub.

Rapid Onboarding

Hire employees in as little as 3–7 business days in countries like Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt, or within 10–14 days in emerging markets like South Sudan or Eritrea, depending on local regulations.

Full Compliance

We ensure adherence to local labor laws, including minimum wage standards (e.g., KES 15,200–30,627.45 in Kenya, NGN 70,000 in Nigeria), statutory benefits, and anti-discrimination policies across all African nations.

Cost Savings

Avoid the high costs and delays of setting up legal entities in countries like Algeria, Angola, or Ethiopia. Our EOR services reduce administrative burdens and upfront investments.

Localized Support

Our Nairobi-based team, with regional experts in cities like Lagos, Cairo, Johannesburg, and Addis Ababa, provides personalized support tailored to each country’s requirements.

Scalable Solutions

Whether you’re hiring one employee in Mauritius or building a team across Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, we scale our services to meet your needs.

Our Comprehensive EOR Services Across Africa

Dream Spark offers end-to-end EOR solutions tailored to the diverse regulatory and cultural landscapes of African countries.

Employment Contracts

We draft compliant employment contracts that align with local labor laws in each African country. For example:

    • Kenya: Contracts comply with the Employment Act of 2012, including 28-day notice periods and 21 days of paid leave.
    • South Africa: Adherence to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, ensuring 15–21 days of annual leave.
    • Nigeria: Compliance with the Labour Act, including 7–14 days of leave based on seniority.

Contracts are available in local languages (e.g., Arabic in Algeria, French in Senegal, Portuguese in Angola, or English in Ghana) and tailored to local standards.

Payroll Management

We handle payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payments in local currencies (e.g., KES, NGN, ZAR, EGP, MAD) or global currencies (USD, EUR, GBP).

Our services cover:

    • Statutory deductions, such as PAYE, NHIF, and NSSF in Kenya; SSNIT in Ghana; or NHIS in Nigeria.
    • Overtime calculations, adhering to country-specific rules (e.g., 1.5x hourly rate in South Africa, 2x in Egypt).

Bonuses, allowances, and 13th-month pay where applicable (e.g., Morocco, Tunisia).

Benefits Administration

We design and manage competitive benefits packages tailored to local expectations, including:

    • Maternity Leave: 91 days in Kenya, 90 days in Algeria, 12 weeks in Nigeria, and up to 14 weeks in South Africa
    • Paternity Leave: 14 days in Kenya, 3 days in Egypt, and varying durations in countries like Rwanda and Mauritius.
    • Health Insurance: Compliance with mandatory schemes like NHIF in Kenya or private options in South Africa and Botswana.

Paid Time Off: Minimum 21 days in Kenya, 20 days in Ethiopia, and up to 30 days in Algeria.

Tax & Compliance

We manage all statutory obligations, ensuring compliance with tax authorities across Africa:

    • PAYE and VAT filings in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa.
    • Social security contributions in Ghana (SSNIT), Algeria (CNAS), and Morocco (CNSS).
    • Anti-discrimination and workplace safety regulations in all 54 countries, including Libya, Somalia, and South Sudan.
Work Permits and VIsas

Hiring expatriates in Angola, Cameroon, or Tunisia? We streamline work permit and visa processes, ensuring compliance with immigration laws in each country.

For example:

    • Egypt: Processing work permits within 2–4 weeks.
    • South Africa: Handling critical skills visas for specialized roles.
    • Rwanda: Fast-tracked permits for East African Community nationals.
Termination Support

We guide lawful terminations, ensuring compliance with local notice periods and severance requirements:

    • Kenya: 28 days’ notice or payment in lieu for monthly-paid employees.
    • Nigeria: 7–30 days’ notice based on contract terms.
    • South Africa: Compliance with the Labour Relations Act for fair dismissals.
HR Advisory and Support

Our experts provide ongoing HR support, including:

    • Employee relations and conflict resolution in Ethiopia, Ghana, or Morocco.
    • Cultural training for teams in diverse markets like Algeria, Nigeria, or South Africa.

Policy development aligned with local laws in Botswana, Mauritius, or Seychelles.

Why hire in Africa?

Africa’s 1.4 billion-strong population, young workforce (60% under 25), and rapidly growing economies make it a prime destination for global businesses. From Nigeria’s fintech boom to Kenya’s Silicon Savannah, South Africa’s financial hub, and Rwanda’s innovation ecosystem, the continent offers unparalleled opportunities.

Dream Spark’s EOR services enable you to tap into this potential in every African country, including:

Benefits of Partnering with Dream Spark

Speed to Market

Onboard employees quickly in fast-growing economies like Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, or emerging markets like Rwanda and Ethiopia.

Risk Mitigation

Avoid penalties by ensuring compliance with complex regulations in countries like Algeria, Angola, or South Africa.

Local Expertise, Global Reach

Our Nairobi-based team combines deep knowledge of African markets with global HR standards, serving clients in Mauritius, Seychelles, and beyond.

Cost Efficiency

Save up to 50% compared to setting up local entities in countries like Morocco, Tunisia, or Botswana.

Scalability

Easily expand from Egypt to South Africa or from Ghana to Zambia without administrative hurdles.

Success Stories

Tech Startup, USA

“Dream Spark enabled us to hire a team of 15 developers in Nigeria and Kenya within two weeks, fully compliant with local laws.”

Fintech Firm, UK

“Their EOR services in South Africa and Egypt saved us months of setup time and ensured seamless payroll for our remote team.”

NGO, Canada

“We expanded into Rwanda and Uganda effortlessly thanks to Dream Spark’s expertise in visa processing and compliance.”

Get Started with DreamSpark Today

Ready to hire in Algeria, Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, or any of Africa’s 54 countries? Partner with Dream Spark for seamless, compliant, and cost-effective EOR services.  Let us help you build your African workforce with confidence.

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What is an Employer on Record (EOR)?

An EOR acts as the legal employer for your workforce, managing payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance with local labor laws while you retain day-to-day control of your employees.
Dream Spark serves as your EOR in every African country, including Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

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