Hire in Botswana,
compliantly,
without the complexity.

Botswana offers an exceptionally stable, low-corruption business environment with high institutional governance and an open capital account.

Key Economic Sectors

• Diamond Mining & Beneficiation: World's top diamond producer by value, with cutting, polishing, and trading centers in Gaborone.
• International Financial Services (IFSC): Regional hub for cross-border banking, fund administration, and corporate treasury.
• Eco-Tourism & Beef Agribusiness: World-renowned luxury safari tourism (Okavango Delta) and EU-certified beef exports.

Regulated by the Employment Act (Cap 47:01).

• Written Contracts: Required for contracts exceeding 6 months, drafted in English.
• Probation Period: Maximum statutory probation is 3 months for non-skilled employees and up to 12 months for skilled/managerial staff.

• Standard Hours: 40 to 48 hours per week (8 hours/day over 5 days, or 9 hours/day over a 5-day week).
• Overtime: Paid at 150% (1.5× base wage) on normal workdays; 200% (double time) on rest days and public holidays.

• Annual Paid Vacation: Minimum 15 working days per year (accruing at 1.25 days per month), scaling to 20 days.
• Public Holidays: 14 official public holidays (including President's Day in July and Botswana Day on 30 September).
• Maternity Leave: 12 weeks (6 weeks prenatal + 6 weeks postnatal) paid at a statutory minimum of 50% of basic salary by the employer.

Personal Income Tax (PAYE)

Administered by BURS on progressive tax brackets:

• 0 to BWP 48,000 / year: 0% (Tax-Free threshold)
• BWP 48,001 to 96,000: 5%
• BWP 96,001 to 144,000: 12.5%
• BWP 144,001 to 192,000: 18.75%
• Over BWP 192,000 / year: 25.0% (Top Marginal Rate)

Statutory Severance Benefit (*Indemnity*)

Under Section 27 of the Employment Act, employees not covered by a registered employer pension fund earn a statutory Severance Benefit equal to 1 day's basic pay per month of service for the first 60 months (5 years), and 2 days' pay per month thereafter, payable every 5 years or upon termination.

• Notice Period: Equal to the wage period (e.g. 1 month for monthly paid employees).
• Termination for Just Cause: Requires substantiated fair reason and adherence to natural justice procedures.

• Fast Deployment: Onboard mining specialists and financial analysts in Gaborone in days.
• BURS & Severance Compliance: Automated management of PAYE tax withholdings and statutory Severance Benefit accruals.
• Work Permit Sponsorship: EOR manages Department of Immigration work and residence permits for foreign experts.