A payslip is the monthly record that shows how your domestic worker's pay was worked out, what was deducted, and what she takes home. It is a legal document that proves UIF was deducted and paid, protects you if there is ever a dispute, and gives your worker proof of income she can use to apply for credit or benefits. AskMandla generates a compliant payslip automatically each month, so you know exactly what you are paying and what she is earning.
Why the payslip matters
A payslip is a legal document that:
- Shows how the salary was calculated
- Proves UIF was deducted and paid
- Protects you from disputes
- Helps your domestic worker apply for credit or benefits
What is on the payslip
Employee information
- Name
- ID number or passport
- Job title
- Work address
- Period covered (for example, 1–30 September 2025)
Employer information
- Name
- Employer UIF reference (once your UIF admin is set up)
- Contact details
Salary section
- Basic salary — the agreed monthly wage, taken from the contract
- Days worked — the number of days actually worked this month
- Hourly or weekly rate — for part-time workers, used to calculate the totals
- Overtime — any extra hours worked beyond normal hours
- Bonuses — optional performance or year-end bonuses
- Allowances — transport, meals or housing, if agreed
Deductions
- UIF (employee) — 1% of salary, deducted from the worker's pay
- UIF (employer) — 1% of salary, paid by you; this shows on your invoice and is not deducted from her pay
- Unpaid leave — days off beyond available leave, for example unpaid sick days
- Other deductions — only allowed with consent, for example a uniform, an advance, or a disciplinary fine
Deductions must follow the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and be agreed to in writing.
Leave tracker
- Annual leave taken and remaining
- Sick leave used and remaining
- Unpaid or unauthorised days
- Family responsibility leave taken
These figures help keep you compliant and give your worker a clear view of her leave.
Net pay (take-home amount)
Net pay = gross salary − deductions.
This is the final amount the employee receives by EFT from AskMandla.
Where to find payslips
- Delivered to both employer and employee on WhatsApp
- Stored securely by AskMandla
- Can be requested anytime, even for past months
Why this matters for employers
- Makes sure the legal deductions are correct
- Gives you proof if there is ever a dispute
- Required for UIF and legal compliance
Why this matters for employees
- Gives proof of income
- Can be used to apply for loans, housing or visas
- Builds trust and professionalism in the working relationship