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FT

Faizel TitusVerified

Partner

RetailSouth AfricaMidrandSole trader
5.0
25 Apr 2026

ETI calculated correctly, with the working shown

We switched after our previous provider got an ETI calculation wrong. ETI calculated correctly, with the working shown. 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

ETI calculated correctly, with the working shown. ETI is calculated on the sliding scale and shows its working. Support answers in South African hours and understands the question.

What does not

There is no real HR functionality, so we run a second system.

Used for 2 to 5 years
AB

Andre BennettVerified

HR Manager

Legal servicesSouth AfricaBloemfonteinSole trader
5.0
17 Apr 2026

Our IRP5 files validated in e@syFile first time

We switched after our previous provider got an ETI calculation wrong. Every SARS submission handled without a consultant. 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. If you are weighing it up, do the trial with your own data and you will see it.

What works

South African support desk that answers in South African hours. BCEA leave accruals are right without configuration. The ACB file imports into our bank without a support call.

What does not

The interface takes a while for a new administrator.

Used for 6 to 12 months
FV

Francois VenterVerified

Partner

AgricultureSouth AfricaSomerset West2 to 10 employees
5.0
16 Apr 2026

Leave finally follows the BCEA without a spreadsheet

I have run payroll on four different systems and this is the one I would choose again. ETI calculated correctly, with the working shown. 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

Every SARS submission handled without a consultant. The ACB file imports into our bank without a support call. Employee self service cut payslip queries almost to zero.

What does not

The interface takes a while for a new administrator.

Used for 1 to 2 years
NF

Nokuthula FortuinVerified

HR and Payroll Manager

Legal servicesSouth AfricaSandton500 plus employees
4.0
16 Apr 2026

Three tax year ends without a single correction

I have run payroll on four different systems and this is the one I would choose again. ETI calculated correctly, with the working shown. 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. It is not perfect, and it is the right choice for us.

What works

Every SARS submission handled without a consultant. BCEA leave accruals are right without configuration. ETI is calculated on the sliding scale and shows its working.

What does not

The interface takes a while for a new administrator.

Used for 1 to 2 years
BB

Buhle BothaVerified

Partner

Mining servicesSouth AfricaDurban2 to 10 employees
4.0
14 Apr 2026

EMP501 reconciliation took forty minutes

We switched after our previous provider got an ETI calculation wrong. South African support desk that answers in South African hours. 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

ETI calculated correctly, with the working shown. EMP201 and EMP501 submissions have been correct every period. The ACB file imports into our bank without a support call.

What does not

Reporting outside the statutory pack is thin.

Used for 6 to 12 months
ZN

Zaida Naidoo

Senior Bookkeeper

Financial servicesZimbabweZimbabwe11 to 50 employees
3.0
14 Apr 2026

Does what it must, nothing more

It works. It is not enjoyable, but payroll rarely is. South African support desk that answers in South African hours. 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

Every SARS submission handled without a consultant. Setup was straightforward.

What does not

Support queues get long towards month end. Wage and shift payroll is weaker than salaried.

Used for 2 to 5 years
KW

Khanyisile WindvogelVerified

HR Director

RecruitmentSouth AfricaGeorge500 plus employees
5.0
13 Apr 2026

Support actually understands South African payroll

We switched after our previous provider got an ETI calculation wrong. South African support desk that answers in South African hours. 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. Worth the migration effort, which is not something I say often.

What works

South African support desk that answers in South African hours. ETI is calculated on the sliding scale and shows its working. Employee self service cut payslip queries almost to zero.

What does not

There is no real HR functionality, so we run a second system.

Used for less than 6 months
RN

Rhulani Naidoo

Payroll Administrator

AgricultureSouth AfricaBloemfontein51 to 200 employees
5.0
13 Apr 2026

Support actually understands South African payroll

The tax year end is what convinced me. Nothing broke. Per employee pricing with no minimum. 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

ETI calculated correctly, with the working shown. BCEA leave accruals are right without configuration. ETI is calculated on the sliding scale and shows its working.

What does not

Reporting outside the statutory pack is thin.

Used for 6 to 12 months
RC

Rendani Chetty

Talent Acquisition Lead

RetailSouth AfricaVereeniging2 to 10 employees
4.0
13 Apr 2026

Payroll stopped being the worst week of the month

We switched after our previous provider got an ETI calculation wrong. South African support desk that answers in South African hours. 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

Every SARS submission handled without a consultant. BCEA leave accruals are right without configuration. The ACB file imports into our bank without a support call.

What does not

There is no real HR functionality, so we run a second system.

Used for 1 to 2 years
SA

Sanele AbrahamsVerified

Wages Clerk

AccountingSouth AfricaDurban500 plus employees
4.0
13 Apr 2026

Three tax year ends without a single correction

We switched after our previous provider got an ETI calculation wrong. Per employee pricing with no minimum. 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. Two years in and nobody has suggested we look at alternatives.

What works

Every SARS submission handled without a consultant. Support answers in South African hours and understands the question. The ACB file imports into our bank without a support call.

What does not

Reporting outside the statutory pack is thin.

Used for less than 6 months
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89% positive8% neutral3% critical

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