Outsourced HR for Small Businesses

Employing people in South Africa comes with serious labour-law obligations — and getting it wrong is expensive. Balamina gives small businesses compliant contracts, policies and practical HR support without the cost of a full-time HR manager.

HR Without the Headcount

Compliant, Protected and Properly Documented — From Your First Hire

The moment you take on your first employee, South African labour law applies to you. Written particulars of employment are required, and proper contracts, policies and procedures are what protect your business long before a dispute ever arises. Yet most small businesses cannot justify a full-time HR manager.

Balamina bridges that gap. With a qualified Employment Law and Contract Law specialist on the team in Lezanne Bouwer, we give small businesses access to the same compliant contracts, policies and practical guidance a larger company would have — scaled and priced for a business your size. You get the protection and peace of mind without carrying an HR salary.

Getting an employment matter wrong at the CCMA costs far more than doing it properly the first time.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When does a small business need HR support?
From your very first employee. South African labour law requires written particulars of employment, and proper contracts, policies and disciplinary procedures protect you long before problems arise. Outsourced HR gives you compliant documents and practical guidance without the cost of a full-time HR manager.
Isn't outsourced HR expensive for a small business?
It is usually the opposite. Outsourced HR gives you access to compliant contracts, policies and expert guidance for a fraction of the cost of employing a full-time HR manager — and it is far cheaper than getting an employment matter wrong at the CCMA. You get the protection without the salary.
Can you help if I already have a workplace dispute?
Yes. With a qualified Employment Law and Contract Law specialist on the team, we can guide you through disciplinary and grievance matters fairly and by the book, helping protect you if a matter escalates to the CCMA.
What HR documents does my business need?
At a minimum, legally compliant employment contracts and the core workplace policies and procedures that govern how your business runs. We put those foundations in place and keep them aligned with South African labour law as your team grows.
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Whether you're making your first hire or tightening up an existing team, we'll get your HR foundations right. Tell us where you are.