Industry — Transport & Logistics

Payroll for Transport & Logistics Operators

Drivers and warehouse staff working irregular hours, night shifts and long-haul routes make transport payroll uniquely complex — especially where the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry sets minimum conditions that override standard BCEA defaults.

Payroll challenges we solve for transport & logistics employers

Night shift, standby and long-distance allowances
Overtime calculated against bargaining council minimums, not just BCEA defaults
High driver turnover and the payroll admin that comes with it
UIF and provident fund contributions tied to bargaining council agreements
Fleet-wide payslip accuracy across multiple depots

How Patuza helps

Payroll processing configured to your specific bargaining council agreement
Leave and overtime administration for shift and long-haul workers
Statutory submissions (EMP201, EMP501, UIF) kept current across a high-turnover workforce
Third-party payments to bargaining council funds reconciled monthly
Payroll reporting by depot, route or cost centre

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