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Contract vs Permanent
Software Engineer hiring guide

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Contract vs Permanent Software Engineers Guide Acuity Consultants

Your free hiring guide.

Did you know that on average a senior software engineer contractor could cost you roughly between R50 000 to R60 000 more every month compared to their permanent counterpart?

So when is that extra cost actually worth it?

We’ve put together a practical guide to help you work through the numbers, challenge the obvious hiring decisions and choose the right approach for your engineering team.

What's inside?

Know what engineers really cost

Current South African salary benchmarks and contractor rates across different seniority levels.

See how the numbers add up

Compare the costs over 3, 6 and 12 months, and build a stronger case for finance.

Make a more informed hiring decision

Practical hiring scenarios, compliance essentials and checklists to help you avoid costly mistakes.

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