Payroll Software for Payroll Companies

Aug 19, 2025 | Contraserv News, Payroll

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3 Package Options | Payroll Software for Payroll Companies

People buy from people. Service counts.

Choose from Contraserv’s three payroll software packages. Each package matches a company size range and meets payroll requirements for South African businesses.

Get expert personalised support and vital local know-how.

Explore our cloud-based payroll packages below.

Why Payroll Software is Vital for South African Companies

All South African Business Entities are required to comply with the South African Revenue Service’s (SARS) submissions and government payroll regulations. Payroll software eliminates the confusion surrounding payroll compliance.

Not now-now or just-now. Easy, accurate, and fast. Payroll finalised in minutes.

Contraserv Payroll Packages Benefit SA Companies of Any Size

Whether you own a small café, medium-sized clothing store, or large retail franchise, we have a tailored payroll software package for you. Our team helps SA companies deliver seamless payroll processing:

  • Software for salaries and wages.
  • Process payroll weekly, biweekly, and monthly.
  • Guaranteed payroll compliance.
  • You focus on core business growth.
— Easy Payroll, Anytime, Anywhere, Any Device

Cloud-Based Payroll Software for Companies of All Sizes

Payroll Company Size
Payroll Service Covered
Payroll Software Pricing
1-20 employees: Small businesses
Core Payroll Services. Full Support Included.
5 employees: From R140 per month
20-250 employees: Medium to large companies
Scaleable. Multi-Currency. Employee Self-Service.
25 employees: From R800 per month
250-10,000 employees: Corporate & global enterprises
Premium Package. 40+ African Countries.
120 employees: From R 4 100 per month
Any Company
Easy Payroll Processing.
Tailored Package Pricing.

* Contact Contraserv for a per employee quote for your company. We are Certified PaySpace Strategic Partners and offer turnkey payroll packages: licensing, implementation, training, and ongoing support. Small Businesses, Medium to Large Companies, Corporate and Global Enterprises

Three Payroll Packages: Payroll Software for SA Companies

South African Payroll Management involves more than simply calculating and paying salaries. As a business owner you must ensure PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other regulated deductions are accurately handled, and payroll compliance reports are submitted on time. Contraserv offers the perfect payroll solution for companies of all sizes that need:

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Easy payroll processing

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Automated compliance

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A flexible platform that scales as your company grows

Contraserv payroll packages cover all key components of your business payroll: employee data management, wage calculations, payment disbursements, tax deductions, and SARS submissions.

Payroll Starter: Small Businesses

User-friendly payroll software for small businesses with 1 to 20 employees.

Streamlined Payroll for Small Companies & Businesses

Payroll Starter is the basic payroll software package:

Pay staff

Record skills and training

Track leave

Generate accurate data for SARS

Automate tedious tasks. Eliminate the stress of manual calculations. Streamline payroll.

Payroll Essential: Medium & Large Companies

Contraserv offers a comprehensive Human Resource management software designed to streamline and automate payroll for medium and large companies with 21 to 250 employees.

Fully Integrated Payroll Management for Companies with Complex Needs

Future-proof your payroll with modern payroll software that scales as you grow. Ensure seamless compliance. Integrate HR features and automate legislative updates. Click on the link to discover more about Contraserv payroll software package features and technical specifications.

Payroll Software Package Features: Contraserv’s Comparative Bar Graph
4 Payroll Software Package Features, a Comparative Bar Graph showing features applicable to small business (Payroll Starter), medium to large companies (Payroll Essentials), and corporate and global enterprises (Payroll Growth). Payroll software for payroll companies in South Africa. Contraserv

All Packages Feature: 1) HR Management: Essential leave management & employee self-service; Effortless general ledger integration & configuration; Mock payslip generator; Advanced costing; 2) Compliance: Automatic medical scheme rate updates (SA only); Automated UIF submission (SA only); Statutory reporting by country; Additional tax countries. Payroll Essentials & Payroll Growth Packages Feature: 3) Secure Access: Third-party payment files; Expense claims: one approver. Payroll Growth Package Feature: 4) Scales for Growth: Expense claims: multi-level approval; Custom payslips & retroactive salary calculation; Multi-currency payment. Automated tax equalisation via expat module.

Payroll Growth: Corporate & Global Companies

Payroll Growth is the premium payroll package for large and multinational enterprises with up to 10,000 employees.

Premium Payroll Powerhouse for Large Enterprises

A secure and agile cloud platform to meet your current and future payroll management needs. High-level HR functionality: Self-Service, Advanced Workflow, Consolidated Reporting, Recruitment, Talent, Performance, and Training Management.

Manage your payroll in one powerful platform that adapts to your needs.
Payroll Software Geared for Diverse Market Growth.

With intra-African trade likely to increase in response to Trump’s trade tariff assault, adopting a payroll software that has built-in local compliance across 43 African countries makes sense. Accelerated efforts to implement AfCFTA and unify trade policies will hopefully open up African markets soon.

Stay ahead of the game. Get automated multi-country, multi-currency salary and tax processing in both the home and the host country. At the click of a button.

Contraserv Supports Payroll Software for Payroll Companies

Our expert payroll team has been serving SA Companies for over 15 years. Based in the Upper Highway Area, KwaZulu-Natal, we provide full support for all our payroll software packages. Our team specifically focuses on local small businesses.

Integrate payroll software with accurate attendance data for seamless HR and payroll management.

How Integrated Payroll Software Improves Small Business HR Management

In addition to providing stress-free employee payment, our payroll solution easily integrates with your existing clocking system.

Time and attendance systems are widely used as an integral part of HR management systems in SA small businesses. Biometric clocking devices conveniently record staff clock-in and clock-out times. Data is uploaded to time tracking software which calculates the number of hours each employee worked (either hourly or a salaried pay scale).

Keep your wage bill in check. Make your job easier and payroll efficient.

Payroll Outsourcing

Outsource your entire payroll to Contraserv. We offer a professional, off-site service for all your payroll administration and management requirements. Our certified payroll team delivers a comprehensive payroll service including consulting, processing, reconciliation, and payslips.

Within our group services, we have specialists in clocking and access control systems. If you need a complete package: clocking system and payroll platform; Contact us, Mnzansi, we have you covered.

Key Points on Payroll Software for Your Company

Spend less time on bookkeeping. Shift your focus to business development.

Contraserv’s Cloud-Based Payroll Software delivers on all key points:

  • Reduced costs & increased efficiency
  • Real-time calculations & updates
  • Guaranteed compliance
  • Enhanced employee experience
  • Extensive API & webhook capabilities
  • Globally configurable
Ready to see How Easy Payroll Can Be?

Talk to a Payroll Specialist Today

We are leaders in Cloud-Based Payroll Software Solutions. Trust your payroll to SA’s experts.

Choose a Payroll Software Package & Enjoy Effortless Payroll Processing

Partner with Contraserv and benefit from comprehensive support. Contact us today about your company’s payroll software needs.