Packages and Pricing

Simple, scalable support without overheads or hidden fees

Outsourcing with Ubuntu Freelancers gives you all the benefits of professional, specialist support without the costs of hiring in-house. You get predictable monthly pricing, trained mental health virtual assistants and flexible packages tailored to the needs of your practice.

With Ubuntu Freelancers, you avoid:

Our support packages start from 20 hours per month and scale as your practice grows.

What is included in every package

A minimum of 20 hours per month
Hours can roll over for one calendar month
No long-term commitment
A guided onboarding process
Flexibility to increase or reduce hours as needed
Access to a South African, MHAP Certified team
Time zone alignment for UK, EU and US practices
Invoicing in your preferred currency

All virtual assistants assigned to mental health practices complete training through the Ubuntu Academy, including HIPAA awareness, client communication and best practice in remote support.

Monthly package rates (Guideline Only)

Pricing may vary depending on experience level, qualifications and the specialisation required for your practice. The rates below act as general guidance for therapy practice virtual assistant support.

$400

20 hours per month

$800

40 hours per month

$1600

80 hours per month

$3200

160 hours per month

Employer of Record (EOR) in South Africa

Hire legally in South Africa without establishing a local entity

For international practices or healthcare organisations wishing to employ South African staff directly, Ubuntu Freelancers offers a fully compliant Employer of Record service. We act as the legal employer in South Africa while you manage day-to-day performance and workflow.

What we manage

BCEA and LRA compliant employment contracts
Payroll, PAYE, UIF, SDL and COIDA
Benefits, onboarding and leave administration
POPIA compliant HR data protection
HR support, disciplinary procedures and CCMA representation

What you manage

Daily tasks, priorities and deliverables
Team culture and workflow
Performance management

Why use an Employer of Record in South Africa

Hire legally without opening a South African entity
Avoid compliance, tax and payroll risk
Access a highly skilled English-speaking workforce
Work in a time zone aligned with UK, EU and US teams

Scale teams quickly with minimal administrative burden

Benefits of partnering with Ubuntu Freelancers

No local entity required
Fast, compliant hiring within 10 business days
Transparent monthly costs
A 10% administrative fee
No setup charges
Deep experience supporting therapy and wellness providers
Personalised, human-first service