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LabourNet reviews

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JR

Jenna RamavhoyaVerified

Operations Director

RetailSouth AfricaPretoria11 to 50 employees
2.0
09 Jan 2026

No real understanding of South African labour law

It was clearly built for a different labour market. In practice, the parts we were sold on never worked the way they were demonstrated. The gaps are the kind that create work rather than save it. Test it hard during the trial with real volume before committing.

What works

The employee database itself is fine.

What does not

The interface is dated and slow. Leave rules never matched South African requirements. Support hours do not overlap with our working day.

Used for 6 to 12 months
RN

Rendani Ngcobo

HR Business Partner

Financial servicesSouth AfricaPolokwane51 to 200 employees
4.0
08 Jan 2026

Our employment equity return took hours, not weeks

The employee file being in one place made our last inspection straightforward. Industrial relations specialists who will attend the CCMA with you. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. There are irritations, and none of them are the kind that make you look elsewhere. If you are weighing it up, do the trial with your own data and you will see it.

What works

Employment equity plans built to survive an inspection. Leave requests and approvals happen on the phone without training. Onboarding checklists removed most of the first week paperwork.

What does not

Data is hosted offshore, which our information officer had to sign off.

Used for 2 to 5 years
LV

Lucinda Venter

Chief Executive Officer

Marketing and advertisingSouth AfricaKlerksdorp51 to 200 employees
3.0
22 Dec 2025

Good for leave, thin everywhere else

It has reduced admin, just not as much as the demo suggested. Skills development and B-BBEE scorecard support. Beyond that it is more ordinary than the marketing suggests. It sits squarely in the middle for us, useful but not something I would champion. Good value, with some real rough edges.

What works

Employment equity plans built to survive an inspection. Managers found it easy enough to use.

What does not

The mobile experience is weaker than the desktop. BCEA leave had to be configured rather than selected.

Response from the vendor25 Dec 2025

Thank you for this. We recognise the pricing concern and would like to review your plan with you, as there may be a better fit for your usage. Our team will be in touch.

Used for 1 to 2 years
BB

Bongani BennettVerified

Learning and Development Manager

Food and beverageSouth AfricaNelspruit51 to 200 employees
4.0
19 Dec 2025

Employees actually log in, which surprised me

The employee file being in one place made our last inspection straightforward. Employment equity plans built to survive an inspection. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. There are irritations, and none of them are the kind that make you look elsewhere. Worth the migration effort, which is not something I say often.

What works

Skills development and B-BBEE scorecard support. The employee file holds everything in one place with proper permissions. Reporting on headcount and turnover is available without asking IT.

What does not

Data is hosted offshore, which our information officer had to sign off.

Used for 1 to 2 years
KS

Katlego SmithVerified

Talent Acquisition Lead

EducationSouth AfricaMidrandSole trader
5.0
16 Nov 2025

Employees actually log in, which surprised me

The employee file being in one place made our last inspection straightforward. Skills development and B-BBEE scorecard support. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. Nothing has come up in the last year that I would call a real problem. I would recommend it to a business of our size without hesitation.

What works

Employment equity plans built to survive an inspection. Leave requests and approvals happen on the phone without training. Document storage with e signature removed a printing step entirely.

What does not

Data is hosted offshore, which our information officer had to sign off.

Used for 6 to 12 months
FA

Francois AndersonVerified

HR Officer

AgricultureSouth AfricaEast London500 plus employees
5.0
13 Nov 2025

Leave requests left email and never came back

We had leave in a shared spreadsheet for six years. This was overdue. Industrial relations specialists who will attend the CCMA with you. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. Nothing has come up in the last year that I would call a real problem. It is not perfect, and it is the right choice for us.

What works

Employment equity plans built to survive an inspection. Leave requests and approvals happen on the phone without training. The employee file holds everything in one place with proper permissions.

What does not

Reporting is adequate rather than strong.

Used for more than 5 years
YP

Yusuf PhiriVerified

Operations Director

Food and beverageSouth AfricaDurbanSole trader
2.0
02 Nov 2025

No real understanding of South African labour law

It was clearly built for a different labour market. For context, the parts we were sold on never worked the way they were demonstrated. The gaps are the kind that create work rather than save it. It may suit a simpler business than ours.

What works

Document storage works.

What does not

Leave rules never matched South African requirements. Support hours do not overlap with our working day. The interface is dated and slow.

Used for 2 to 5 years
WS

Wayne SmithVerified

Supply Chain Manager

Financial servicesSouth AfricaRichards BaySole trader
3.0
29 Oct 2025

Fine platform, priced above what we use

It has reduced admin, just not as much as the demo suggested. Employment equity plans built to survive an inspection. Beyond that it is more ordinary than the marketing suggests. It sits squarely in the middle for us, useful but not something I would champion. Good value, with some real rough edges.

What works

Skills development and B-BBEE scorecard support. Managers found it easy enough to use.

What does not

Performance management is basic. BCEA leave had to be configured rather than selected.

Used for 6 to 12 months
MT

Michael TitusVerified

Managing Director

Professional consultingSouth AfricaGeorge201 to 500 employees
5.0
23 Oct 2025

Managers use it without being chased

The employee file being in one place made our last inspection straightforward. Health and safety compliance handled as part of the relationship. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. Nothing has come up in the last year that I would call a real problem. I would recommend it to a business of our size without hesitation.

What works

Employment equity plans built to survive an inspection. Leave requests and approvals happen on the phone without training. Reporting on headcount and turnover is available without asking IT.

What does not

Data is hosted offshore, which our information officer had to sign off.

Used for 1 to 2 years
PB

Pieter BothaVerified

Production Manager

Professional consultingSouth AfricaEast LondonSole trader
4.0
22 Oct 2025

The audit trail saved us at a CCMA hearing

The employee file being in one place made our last inspection straightforward. Industrial relations specialists who will attend the CCMA with you. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. There are irritations, and none of them are the kind that make you look elsewhere. I would recommend it to a business of our size without hesitation.

What works

Industrial relations specialists who will attend the CCMA with you. Reporting on headcount and turnover is available without asking IT. Document storage with e signature removed a printing step entirely.

What does not

Reporting is adequate rather than strong.

Used for less than 6 months
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3.9

Overall

from 176 reviews

69% positive20% neutral11% critical

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