World-class HR & Payroll software and services
Introduction Sage HR Africa About us Who are we? Sage HR Africa is a developer, implementer and support provider of HR and payroll management software and services for any size business in Africa. Our African footprint We operate in 35 African countries and our software is used by more than 55 000 companies on the continent. Through our extensive partner network we can assist you with installation, training and on-site support. What makes us different? We are renowned experts in HR and payroll management and have been developing software and services for the industry for more than 28 years. Our range of solutions ensures that you will find the perfect fit for your unique business requirements. In addition to our extensive partner network you have access to a dedicated call centre that offers expert advice and support on legislation and our software. Our partners have to pass a rigorous annual certification program, ensuring that you enjoy the best local support available. We are here for you Our high level of focus, keen understanding and in-depth knowledge of the HR and payroll industry, enables us to provide your business with relevant and practical solutions. We tailor our services and solutions to fit any HR and payroll need. Whether you are just starting a business, or your organisation employs more than 2 000 workers, Sage HR Africa s HR and payroll solutions will support the growth and complexity of your business every step of the way. We have remained at the forefront of HR and payroll legislative changes and continue to provide the market with the latest technology incorporating these changes. This allows you to effortlessly comply with the tax requirements set out by the government and local authorities in your country. Our service promise Sage HR Africa s on-going performance and growing market share is underpinned by our superior service that s coupled with a high level of customer intimacy. The two primary focus areas of our business are customer service and our unique ability to innovate beyond expectations. We are a HR and payroll services provider that exploits technological innovation in order to maximise our service levels. Our software solutions Our distinguished software solutions include Sage Pastel Partner Payroll & HR (for start-up and small businesses) and Sage VIP Premier Payroll & HR (for medium to large businesses and enterprises). We drive innovation through experience With innovation as one of our core values and our established learning culture, our company produces employees that are highly sought after. Our highly trained consultants are handpicked to ensure they can offer you the right set of skills and knowledge when you need it. Our years of experience in dealing with start-up businesses to enterprises make it easy for us to complete simple and complex implementations, while staying within time and budget constraints. Our dedication to produce innovative software solutions guarantees that you will have the best software available at any time.
We have an African footprint of 35 countries and our software is supported by an extensive business partner network on the continent. Gerhard Hartman, Head of Department, Sage HR Africa. Tunisia Morocco Algeria Egypt Mauritania Mali Niger Sudan Senegal Sierra Leone Guinea Burkina Faso Ghana Benin Togo Nigeria Ethiopia Somalia Congo Rwanda Uganda Kenya Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Tanzania Angola Zambia Malawi Zimbabwe 35 countries Namibia Botswana South Africa Mozambique Swaziland Mauritius Through our extensive network of business partners we can assist you with installation, training and on-site support. Lesotho Sage HR Africa offices and Business Partner network Business Partner network (offices and support) Other countries with users of Sage HR Africa
Product hierarchy Our software offering Whatever the size of your business, we have a solution to suit your needs 56 900 businesses use our products and services throughout the African continent. Sage VIP Premier Payroll, HR & ESS Enterprises Sage VIP Premier Payroll, HR & ESS Medium to large businesses Sage Pastel Partner Payroll & HR Start-up and small businesses
Start-up and small businesses We are finding Sage Pastel Partner Payroll incredibly easy to use. It saves us a tremendous amount of time. Nicola Hagger Bookkeeper John Sole (Pvt) Ltd Sage Pastel Partner Payroll Sage Pastel Partner Payroll offers easy, accurate and secure payroll software processing with all the features you require. This dynamic, secure payroll software is available as a stand-alone, single-user version for smaller companies or is scalable up to 10 users for larger companies. Sage Pastel Partner Payroll will ensure your business is kept up to date and complies with the latest legislative requirements. Sage Pastel Partner Payroll can accommodate up to 250 employees in varying employee brackets and has functionality that allows it to grow with your business. This payroll solution caters for the full spectrum of requirements - from pre-defined, standard sets of transactions for less complicated payrolls, to more powerful and customisable features and functions for payrolls with more sophisticated requirements. Sage Pastel Partner HR Sage Pastel Partner HR offers a basic, easy-to-use, automated and legally compliant human resource system. This HR system seamlessly integrates into the Sage Pastel Partner Payroll software and synchronises employee data directly from the software. Sage Pastel Partner HR automates your HR processing including the recruitment, appointment, performance management, reporting and disciplinary processes. Sage Pastel Partner Self Service Sage Pastel Payroll Self Service is a web-based self-service tool enabling employees to manage and maintain their own information online, without unnecessary paperwork. Employees can make online applications for leave, salary advances, loans, bursaries or other financial assistance, no matter where they are in the world as long as they have an internet connection. What s more, HR Managers, Payroll Administrators and Business Owners will get their payroll software updated automatically. Employees thereby carry some of your overall HR administration responsibility. Medium to large businesses and enterprises We have a single payroll solution that runs across seven countries, ensuring efficiency while complying with various governmental regulations. Freda Duplan Executive Manager Nestlé Shared Services Centre for Africa Sage VIP Premier Payroll Sage VIP Premier Payroll provides a sophisticated yet uncomplicated solution for medium to large businesses and enterprises, offering advanced functionality of HR and payroll applications. Sage VIP Premier provides an integrated total solution offering for human resource and payroll management which is in line with legislative guidelines. The flexibility provided by the system make it extremely popular with users. We place a strong emphasis on providing our clients with an application that supports their operational processes in line with guidelines determined by legislation. One of the key success factors in implementing our solution is the professional approach followed in converting a new client to Sage VIP Premier. By making change management a high priority we take great care to ensure the system is fully functional in a reasonable amount of time. Sage VIP Premier HR Sage VIP Premier HR is designed to revolve around the HR responsibilities of your business. This standalone system is also designed to integrate with Sage VIP Premier Payroll, enabling the effective management of employees throughout the employee life cycle. The application s fully functional HRM capabilities allow managers to streamline HR processes. Functions include job and position management, performance management, learning and skills development, succession planning, employee file management and document management. Sage VIP Premier Employee Self Service Sage VIP Premier Employee Self Service (ESS) is designed to make your leave processes as effortless as possible by empowering staff to maintain their personal details, apply for leave and view payslips in a paperless environment. Capturing, approving and maintaining your employees leave becomes a streamlined and paperless process. This online application integrates with Sage VIP Premier Payroll and Sage VIP Premier HR.
Product offering Features at a glance Our products are available in the following countries with full legal compliance (including country specific statutory reports): Sage Pastel Partner Payroll & HR Start-up/Small business Sage VIP Premier Payroll, HR & ESS Medium/Large/Enterprise Tax countries South Africa Angola* Botswana DRC Ghana Kenya Lesotho Malawi Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Nigeria Rwanda* Swaziland Tanzania* Uganda* Zambia Zimbabwe *Statutory reports not available for Angola, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda on Sage Pastel Partner Payroll
Sage Pastel Partner Payroll & HR Start-up/Small business Sage VIP Premier Payroll, HR & ESS Medium/Large/Enterprise Payroll functionality Number of employees 1-250 Unlimited Setup and customisation of earnings, deductions, company contributions, fringe benefits and hours definitions Security and access control User level User, Company and Gobal level Net-up calculation to calculate gross remuneration No Separate pay runs within one pay period 1 per payment cycle 7 per payment cycle Printing of history payslips Insert company logos and employee photos Batch processing facility Fixed and financial flexi imports and exports Caters for all electronic banking institutes Third party payments General Ledger Integrations Standard Standard and customisable Integrates with time and attendance systems Leave Management Basic Advanced Job Costing 3 levels 5 levels Reporting Standard Reports Powerful, user friendly report writing tool Transaction history reports for any period Audit reports ODBC and SMART reports Intelligence Reporting HR functionality Standalone HRMS Employee Management Job & Position Management Performance Management Keep complete employee records including items issued, interviews, training, qualifications, medical history, disciplinary action etc. Link images and documents to an employee record Allows for email notifications Create job definitions according to qualifications, training and previous experience required Create position profiles with added detail e.g. salary components, competency requirements, KPAs and KPIs, tasks and position history Print an employee suitability gap analysis of shortlisted candidates Setup of Performance Review templates according to KPAs and KPIs User defined performance and competency reviews and free-format reviews for the use of 360º reviews or value assessments Create performance goals and development plans per employee and indicate increase and bonus amounts Integration with ESS enables online completion of reviews Learning Flag critical skills against skills and competencies already defined and skills development Employee Development Plans Reporting Standard reports + 30 + 140 Employee Self Service SA hosted On-premise or hosted Product Services Support Email and telephone Consultation and remote access Training Classroom and onsite elearning Payslips Pre-printed InfoSlips (electronic, SMS and mobi)
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