Expand your Global Workforce to 
Botswana
- Recruitment and talent sourcing in Botswana
- End-to-end payroll management and outsourcing services
- Outplacement support for exiting employees
- Withholding and remitting taxes in compliance with tax laws
- Assistance with work permits and visas
- Complete EOR services in Botswana
POPULATION
2,500,000
LANGUAGES
English
COUNTRY CAPITAL
Gaborone
CURRENCY
BWP
An Overview of Botswana
Botswana is a country in Southern Africa with a population of around 2.5 million as of 2024. It is one of the least densely populated countries in Africa, with a GDP of $ 19.4 billion, a GDP growth rate of -3.0%, and an unemployment rate of 22% as of 2024. The country has transformed from one of the world’s poorest countries to a middle-income economy. The economy heavily depends on mineral revenues, although agriculture and tourism also contribute to its diversified economy.
11-12
Holidays Per Year
48 hrs per week
Working hours
Compensation & Benefits in Botswana
BWP 7,000
Average wage per month
3-4 weeks
Annual vacation leave (min)
Do you want to hire, pay, and manage your dream team in Botswana without setting up a legal entity? Talen Grid Africa’s Employer of Record services can handle talent sourcing, payroll outsourcing, and compliance on your behalf. We are familiar with all labour laws and tax regulations, ensuring your company remains compliant.
A Glance at the Tax Laws in Botswana
Botswana does not have social security taxes. However, all employees are required to pay income tax (PAYE). The income tax may change depending on the resident status. You are considered a resident if you are present in the country for more than 183 days in a tax year, regardless of whether you maintain a place of abode in Botswana. For residents, the income tax ranges from 0% to 25% depending on your income. For non-residents, the income tax ranges from 5% to 25% depending on your income.
The Employment Act governs Botswana’s labour laws. The Act establishes rules governing working conditions, termination, and other employment-related matters. Let’s look at some of the employment regulations in Botswana.
- Working Hours. The standard working week in Botswana is 48 hours, with no more than nine hours worked each day for five days in a week or eight hours for six days in a week. Overtime is compensated at 150% of the regular salary rate. Work done on public holidays or rest days must be compensated at 200% the normal salary rate.
- Minimum wage. The country has a minimum wage of BWP (Botswana Pula) 7.38 per hour.
- Employment Contracts. The law does not require you to have a written agreement. However, this is the best practice. The contract should be written in the local language and include details such as the employee’s salary, benefits, and termination requirements.
- Leave Benefits. All employees are entitled to 15 days of paid time off each year. Female employees are entitled to 12 weeks of partly-paid (usually 50% of their basic salary) maternity leave. However, there is no paternity leave. All employees are entitled to 20 days of paid sick leave per year and must provide a doctor’s certificate to support their absence.
- Talent Grid Africa handles work permits, visas, and other legal formalities, enabling you to hire talent in Botswana without establishing a local entity.
- Our team helps you handle payroll processing by taking care of all tax obligations and ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- We administer all employee benefits, from health insurance to pension and leave entitlements.
- We handle employee-related tasks, such as contracts and terminations, in line with Botswana’s employment regulations.
- Talent Grid Africa enables you to focus on other business operations. We will handle all HR and administrative work on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
An Employer of Record (EOR) in Botswana allows companies to hire, pay, and manage employees without setting up a legal entity. Talent Grid Africa handles payroll, compliance, recruitment, and tax obligations on behalf of global businesses.
The standard workweek in Botswana is 48 hours. Employees can work a maximum of nine hours per day over five days or eight hours per day over six days. Overtime is paid at 150% of the normal rate, while work on public holidays or rest days is paid at 200%.
Employees in Botswana are entitled to 15 days of annual paid leave, 12 weeks of partly-paid maternity leave (usually at 50% of salary), and 20 days of paid sick leave with a doctor’s certificate. Currently, there is no provision for paternity leave.
Botswana does not have social security taxes, but employees must pay income tax (PAYE). Residents—those present for more than 183 days in a tax year—pay between 0% and 25% based on income. Non-residents pay between 5% and 25%, depending on earnings.
Talent Grid Africa offers end-to-end EOR services in Botswana, including recruitment, payroll management, tax compliance, work permits and visas, executive search, and outplacement services.