DNA EOR and DNA Outsourcing have been named double winners at the 2026 African Excellence Awards, hosted by MEA Markets.
The business earned top honours across two core operational categories in South Africa:
- DNA EOR: Leading Employer of Record Services Provider 2026 (South Africa)
- DNA Outsourcing: Most Trusted Payroll Outsourcing Specialist 2026 (South Africa)
The African Excellence Awards are research-led and evaluated purely on merit, measuring operational performance, market impact, regional leadership, and sustained client satisfaction across the Middle East and Africa.
Recognition driven by performance
Unlike industry awards that rely on voting campaigns or sponsorship packages, the MEA Markets evaluation process examines actual performance data, compliance track records, and operational delivery.
For international employers expanding into South Africa, compliance and service reliability are critical. Managing employment contracts, SARS tax compliance, EMP201 payroll filings, and CCMA labour requirements across borders leaves no room for automated ticketing systems or unvetted software workarounds.
DNA EOR’s human-first operational structure ensures that global founders, CFOs, and HR teams work directly with named South African specialists rather than anonymous support queues.
Commenting on the dual award win, Anton van Heerden, CEO, DNA EOR, emphasised that industry recognition reflects the daily dedication of the operational team behind the platform.
“Being recognised in the industry is always special, but this win isn’t about the company badge or the title. It’s about our team. Over my 30-plus years in HR and payroll, I have learned that software platforms don’t build trust on their own. People do. The late-night payroll runs, the complex CCMA compliance queries, and the genuine care our team brings to every single employee we look after in South Africa are why we are standing here today.”
van Heerden added: “To every team member at DNA, this one is for you. Thank you for showing up, caring deeply, and putting humans first every day. You earned this.”
Supporting global growth in South Africa
The double victory comes at a time when global demand for South African professional talent is accelerating. Overseas employers across the UK, Europe, and the US increasingly look to South Africa for senior finance, technology, and operational expertise.
DNA EOR’s dedicated infrastructure enables international companies to onboard South African talent in as little as 48 hours without establishing a local legal entity, while ensuring full statutory compliance under South African labour law.
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