Cost Calculator
See what SmartCommute™ would cost
your company.
Enter your employees' salary Bands. The calculator shows you a full cost breakdown — including CDII administration fee, s11(a) tax recovery, and your effective net cost. Estimates only — no data transmitted to CDII.
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Estimates only. All outputs are indicative estimates based on the inputs you provide. The s11(a) saving assumes 27% CIT rate. The s18A saving is indicative and subject to SARS assessment and independent tax advice. PAYE is applied at a flat 30% indicative rate — actual PAYE depends on each employee's marginal rate. Consult a registered tax practitioner before participation.
How the calculation works
| Programme period | 1 August 2026 – 31 October 2026 (3 months, automatic fixed sunset) |
| Payment name | Social Ex Gratia Payment — non-contractual, non-recurring, ex gratia. Bank reference and payslip label: "Social Ex Gratia Payment — Staff Welfare Assistance". Code 3601. |
| Payment per employee | Fixed monthly amount by salary Band: R600 (Band A), R575 (Band B), or R550 (Band C) — no kilometre calculation, no CPI adjustment |
| CDII admin fee | 7.5% of total gross disbursements per cycle |
| PAYE | Applies at employee's marginal rate — shown indicatively at 30% |
| UIF / SDL / COIDA | DO NOT APPLY — excluded from all calculations |
| s11(a) saving | ~27% CIT × (gross disbursements + admin fee) — primary route, available immediately |
| s18A saving | ~27% CIT × (gross disbursements + admin fee) — alternative election, subject to SARS assessment |
| WFH adjustment | Payment proportionally reduced for hybrid employees based on actual office attendance days |
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