Why SA Businesses Choose Panda

At Panda Payroll, we believe in a simple idea: that every business, no matter how small, deserves access to affordable, world-class payroll tools. Our journey began with a frustration born from firsthand experience, and a vision to build a solution that empowers South African businesses to thrive.

Jaimon Apollos, Co-Founder & CEO

With over 15 years of experience working for leading global and local companies, Jaimon saw a gap in the market. He realized that existing payroll solutions were often overly complex and prohibitively expensive for the businesses that needed them most. Drawing on his extensive background in corporate and startup environments, he set out to build a platform that simplifies compliance and makes payroll accessible to everyone. Jaimon leads the company with a vision to bring affordable and intuitive tools to the heart of the South African business community.

Samantha Apollos, Co-Founder & CPO

Samantha brings over 15 years of deep expertise in finance and banking to the team. A seasoned entrepreneur who has successfully launched and run multiple businesses, she understands the day-to-day challenges faced by business owners. As the driving force behind our product and marketing teams, Samantha ensures that every feature we build directly solves a real-world problem. Her passion for creating successful businesses guides our mission to provide tools that are not only powerful but also a joy to use.