Build your remote South African team
your way
Trusted by more than 2,000 UK businesses since 2015 giving you access to South Africa’s top talent, at up to 40% less than a UK hire, without the risk, admin or overhead.
Flexible support without adding headcount.
Starting from £15 per hour
FLEX gives you access to premium remote support professionals from South Africa in a flexible monthly package.
“Stephanie is a lifesaver. She is innovative and a real benefit to the team. We scaled quickly without the overhead, and Stephanie slot into the team seamlessly.”
Rachel McLean, COO, Verity & Co
Flex
- Start from just 20 hours a month and scale as you grow
- 48hour allocation timeline with pre-vetted professionals
- We handle contracts, payroll, leave and onboarding
- Access top talent across admin, marketing and support roles
- Monthly contracts with a dedicated Client Success Manager and full flexibility
Build your remote dream team, we handle the rest.
Typically 40% less than a local hire.
DIRECT gives you access to premium full-time remote professionals from South Africa, hired to work as a long-term part of your team.
“We needed a full team to assist with a project launch, and Outsourcery was the perfect solution. From project manager to sales closer, they were able to assist us fantastic people without us needing to carry the HR risk”
Mark Ellis, COO, NimblePay
Direct
- Hire full-time talent or build teams across any remotetable role
- Fixed monthly fee covering salary, benefits, HR and HQ support
- Fully compliant setup with no overseas payroll or legal headaches
- 28-day hiring timeline with pre-vetted professionals
- No employer risk and no long-term contracts required
Find your fit: Flex vs Direct
Flex
Direct
Ideal for
Fractional and flexible support
Growing businesses building core roles
Role type
Support roles
Any remotable role
Typical hours
20–160 hours per month
Full-time
Time to hire
Hire in 48 hours
Receive candidate profiles in less than 28 days
Employment
Employed by Outsourcery
Employed by Outsourcery
Management
You manage tasks, we support
You manage day to day, we handle HR
Payroll & compliance
Outsourcery
Outsourcery
Continuity cover
Yes, HQ-backed
Your responsibility
Notice period
No notice period in the first month, then one full plan month notice
Notice: 1 full calendar month (Year 1); 2 full calendar months thereafter.
Termination costs: Statutory, transparent and fully regulated
FLEX
Ideal for founders and lean teams
20 – 160 hours per month
Flexible monthly subscription
Employed & payroll managed by Outsourcery
Hire within 48 hours
DIRECT
Ideal for growing businesses building core roles
Full-time remotable roles
Monthly fee per team member
Employed & payroll managed by Outsourcery
Receive candidate profiles in less than 28 days
High-quality South-African talent at your fingertips
Customer Support Specialist
Outsourcery hourly rate
UK hire cost
Administrative Assistant
Outsourcery hourly rate
UK hire cost
Social Media Manager
Outsourcery hourly rate
UK hire cost
Digital Marketing Manager
Outsourcery hourly rate
UK hire cost
Finance Administrator
Outsourcery hourly rate
UK hire cost
IT Project Manager
Hire with Outsourcery
Fully loaded UK salary
All deductions and benefits incl.
AI Analyst
Hire with Outsourcery
Fully loaded UK salary
All deductions and benefits incl.
Customer Success Manager
Hire with Outsourcery
Fully loaded UK salary
All deductions and benefits incl.
Sales Support Specialist
Hire with Outsourcery
Fully loaded UK salary
All deductions and benefits incl.
Bookkeeper
Hire with Outsourcery
Fully loaded UK salary
All deductions and benefits incl.
What you save compared to a full-time hire
Wondering how Outsourcery compares to hiring in-house?
Our cost calculator shows what you could save by replacing a full-time employee with one of our skilled remote professionals.
*Saving = the cost difference between you doing the work and having us do it {hourly}
Frequently asked questions
DIRECT hiring model
DIRECT is our full-time hiring model. It allows you to hire a dedicated remote professional for any remotable role, while Outsourcery remains the legal employer.
DIRECT can be used for any remotable role across operations, finance, marketing, sales, technology, data, legal, and more.
Yes. DIRECT is designed for full-time hires where consistent ownership and long-term capacity are required.
Most DIRECT roles are filled within 28 days. We handle sourcing, vetting, and shortlisting so you only meet candidates who meet your requirements.
Outsourcery remains the employer. We manage contracts, payroll, benefits, leave, and compliance while you manage the day-to-day work.
DIRECT includes structured setup and onboarding support to ensure a smooth start, with ongoing HR and compliance managed by Outsourcery.
Yes. DIRECT typically saves up to 40% compared to equivalent UK hires, without compromising on quality, professionalism, or time zone alignment.
FLEX hiring model
FLEX is our fractional hiring model. It gives you access to premium remote support professionals on a monthly subscription, starting from 20 hours a month, without committing to full-time headcount.
FLEX is designed for support roles such as virtual assistants, marketing support, customer support, and operational roles. These professionals take ownership of their role and integrate into your team.
Yes. FLEX can scale from fractional hours up to full-time support. Many clients start part-time and increase hours as their needs grow, without restarting the hiring process.
FLEX runs on a monthly subscription. You can scale hours up or down as your needs change, making it ideal for fluctuating workloads or evolving priorities.
In many cases, FLEX support can be allocated within 48 hours, depending on role requirements and availability, allowing you to move quickly without long recruitment timelines.
Outsourcery employs the team member. We manage payroll, leave, HR, and compliance, so you avoid employment risk while gaining embedded support.
All time is transparently logged and shared with you. You can clearly see how hours are used and where value is delivered.
If the fit is not right, we arrange a talent swap as quickly as possible to ensure continuity with minimal disruption.
Every FLEX client has a dedicated Client Success Manager, structured onboarding, regular check-ins, and HQ support to ensure ongoing performance and alignment.
Ready to scale without the overhead?
Tell us what you need, and we will help you choose the right model, then find the right person.
