Free South Africa Calculators & Tools
Free online calculators and tools to help South Africans save money and get things done. Calculate electricity costs, property transfer duty, university admission points, UIF payouts, fuel costs, and more — all built for South African rates and rules.
Electricity & Energy
Prepaid Electricity Calculator
How many units do you get for your money? Eskom Homelight tariff rates.
Electricity Cost Calculator
What does it cost to run any appliance? Daily, monthly, and yearly costs.
Appliance Running Costs
How much does a geyser, aircon, or heater cost to run? 40+ appliances.
Generator Cost Calculator
Calculate fuel consumption, hourly and monthly generator costs.
Eskom Tariff History
Track electricity tariff increases from 2000 to 2026.
Solar
Solar Savings Calculator
Calculate your solar payback period, monthly savings, and 20-year ROI.
Should I Go Solar? Decision Tool
Interactive wizard: enter your bill, pick your area, get a personalised solar verdict.
Solar Expansion Calculator
Already have solar? Calculate the cost to add panels, batteries, or a solar geyser.
Tax & Finance
SARS Trust Penalty Calculator 2026
Estimate your trust portfolio's ITR12T penalty exposure. Bulk-enter trusts. Penalties start 4 May 2026.
Income Tax Calculator
Calculate PAYE, medical credits, UIF, and take-home pay. 2025/2026 SARS brackets.
VAT Calculator
Add or remove 15% VAT. Quick reference table and zero-rated items list.
VAT Deregistration Calculator
Should you deregister for VAT? Calculate exit VAT, compare Turnover Tax, get a recommendation.
Turnover Tax Calculator
Calculate Turnover Tax with the 2026 rates. Check eligibility, compare with Income Tax.
Tax Compliance Calendar
Every SA business tax deadline in one place. Customise by your registrations.
Two-Pot Retirement Calculator
Savings pot vs retirement pot projections. Withdrawal tax impact calculator.
Compound Interest Calculator
Investment growth projections with monthly contributions. SA benchmarks included.
Fixed Deposit Calculator
Maturity value, after-tax return, and bank rate comparison.
Retirement Calculator
Project your retirement fund, income, and savings gap. RA tax benefits included.
Capital Gains Tax Calculator
CGT on property, shares, and other assets. 40% inclusion rate, R40K exclusion.
Import Duty Calculator
Estimate customs duty and VAT on imports. 20 product categories, trade agreements.
Home Loan Calculator
Bond repayments, total interest, and affordability calculator.
Loan Repayment Calculator
Personal loan repayments, total cost of credit, NCA fees included.
Property Transfer Duty
Transfer duty, conveyancing fees, and total property buying costs.
Estate Duty Calculator
Calculate inheritance tax - assets, deductions, and R3.5M abatement.
Donations Tax Calculator
Tax on gifts of cash or property. R100K annual threshold, 20%/25% rates.
Municipal Rates Calculator
Monthly property rates for 10 major SA municipalities.
Rental Deposit Interest
How much interest does your landlord owe? Rental Housing Act calculator.
Employment & Labour
Retrenchment Calculator
Severance pay, leave payout, notice pay, and SARS retrenchment tax.
Overtime Calculator
BCEA overtime rates (1.5x weekdays, 2x Sundays) and payslip checker.
UIF Calculator
Calculate your UIF payout for unemployment, maternity, or illness.
Leave Days Calculator
Annual leave balance, sick leave, and leave payout calculator. BCEA rules.
Minimum Wage
2026 minimum wage rates for all sectors with "Am I being paid fairly?" checker.
CCMA Referral Guide
Interactive guide to filing a CCMA case. Deadlines, case assessment, office contacts.
Teacher Salary Calculator
SA teacher salaries by REQV level, post level, and experience.
Child Maintenance Calculator
Guideline maintenance amounts based on income ratio and children's expenses.
SA Salary Guide
Salary ranges for 60+ South African jobs with take-home pay estimates.
Security Companies Hiring Now
Which security companies are hiring in SA? Requirements, salaries, and how to apply.
OFO Code Mapper 2021
Search 1,511 OFO occupation codes or paste job titles for bulk mapping. For WSP/ATR submissions.
Workplace Skills Plan Guide
Free guide to WSP and ATR submissions. Templates, samples, SETA deadlines, OFO codes.
Legal Documents
Written Warning Generator
Generate compliant employee warning letters. Verbal, first, and final warnings.
Affidavit Generator
Generate a free affidavit. Lost documents, name discrepancy, consent & more.
BBBEE Affidavit
Free BBBEE sworn affidavit for EMEs (turnover under R10M). Auto Level 1 or 4.
Letter of Demand
Create a letter of demand for small claims court.
Eviction Notice Generator
Rental Housing Act compliant eviction notices.
Education
APS Calculator
Calculate your Admission Point Score from matric results.
Matric Pass Requirements
Check your pass type - Bachelor's, Diploma, or Higher Certificate.
University Application Status
Check status for all 18 major SA universities.
NSFAS Status Check
NSFAS application status, allowances, and contact details.
K53 Learner's Practice Test
Free 20-question K53 quiz - road signs, rules, and controls.
School Fee Exemption
Check if you qualify for full or partial school fee exemption.
Transport & Vehicle
Fuel Cost Calculator
Calculate trip fuel costs with current SA petrol and diesel prices.
Toll Fees South Africa
All SANRAL toll plaza fees for 2026. Route search and trip totals.
Vehicle Licence Renewal
Calculate car licence renewal fees by province.
DLTC Locator
Find driving licence testing centres - 30+ cities with contacts and fees.
Car Affordability Calculator
How much car can you afford? Total cost of ownership including insurance and fuel.
Government & ID
Construction & Property
Brick Calculator
Bricks, cement, and sand needed for any wall. Standard, maxi, and stock bricks.
Borehole Cost Calculator
Drilling costs per metre by province, pump types, and full cost breakdown.
Tree Felling Cost Calculator
Tree removal prices by size, stump removal, and permit requirements.
Waterproofing Cost Calculator
Roof and wall waterproofing costs. Compare torch-on, liquid, and bitumen methods.
More Resources
Beyond calculators, OurPower provides up-to-date information on load shedding, load reduction, and social grants to help South African households stay informed.
- Load Shedding Schedule — Check your current load shedding status and schedule
- Load Reduction Schedule — Areas affected by load reduction
- SASSA Grant Information — Social grant payment dates, status checks, and application guides
- SA Crime Statistics — Latest SAPS crime data by province and category
- Municipal Services Guide — Contacts, billing help, and service info for major municipalities
- This Week's Specials — Compare grocery and retail deals to stretch your budget
- Soccer Trials in South Africa — Open trials, dates, and how to apply for PSL and development clubs
- Public Holidays 2026 — All 14 SA public holidays, long weekends, and leave optimizer
- School Holidays 2026 — Term dates by province with countdown and calendar
- Power Outage Help — Report outages and find municipal contact numbers
All calculators are free to use and based on the latest available South African tariff rates and pricing data. Results are estimates — always confirm with your electricity provider or installer.
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