Contraserv Explains 3 Key Benefits of Local Payroll Solutions
Does every day feel like payday? As a restaurant owner, do you wear too many hats? Are you ready for the year-end festive season?
Chaotic staff rosters, specialised event bookings, and now your head cook wants to add a new dish to the specials board. It’s a lot to handle. It doesn’t matter if you offer bobotie from a kombuis or showcase ulwimi on your menu, a Bo-Kaap restaurants’ reputation depends on service excellence.
So, to for the Contraserv team, we take pride in our tailored payroll solutions. Certified PaySpace Strategic Partners and Local SA Payroll Specialists, KZN. Using three practical examples, we show how investing in PaySpace Payroll Software will benefit your restaurant come payday.
1. Automate Payday with Accurate Payroll Software
Poor preparation can ruin a dish and, along with it, your reputation.
It is the same with payroll: accurate data input is a must. Trust Contraserv to set up your payroll system. Bin your outdated, error-prone manual processes;
PaySpace software automates routine tasks.
Our expert team provides comprehensive payroll services:
- Processing, payslips, and post-payroll activities
- Third-party reconciliation and returns
- Preparation and declarations
- Leave and HR administration
- Hosted payroll software service
- Payroll Outsourcing
- Equity reporting
Enjoy easy employee onboarding.
Save time come December and effortlessly add part-time staff to your restaurant payroll software.
Pay employees the correct wage on time, every time.
Staff satisfaction guaranteed.
Employee Minimum prescribed rate per hour, in Rands: Restaurant, Catering & Allied Trades | The BCFood Collective Agreement
Table of Minimum Wage & Salary for SA Restaurants: Sample Employee Categories. Contraserv’s PaySpace for Restaurants Best Payroll Software South Africa
2. Stay SARS Compliant & Rely on Contraserv Payroll Support
Whether you’re a fine-dining establishment on the V&A Waterfront or a steakhouse in Stellenbosch, staying SARS compliant seems as complicated as perfecting the perfect soufflé.
To be fair, the catering industry employee structure is as complex as it is seasonal. Fear not. Ensuring SARS payroll compliance is what we excel at.
Payroll Support, sorted!
Contraserv selected the best payroll software designed for the African Market.
PaySpace can be tailored to meet your industry-specific requirements. The system automates legislative compliance in 40+ African Countries–great for Mnzansi’s booming fast food franchise sector.
Contraserv stays up to date on SA’s complex and dynamic tax laws: Deductions, PAYE, UIF, and Skills Development Levies.
The BCFood Collective Agreement
Our team ensures your restaurant payroll complies with The BCFood (Bargaining Council for the Food Retail, Restaurant, Catering & Allied Trades) current Collective Agreement (April 2024-May 2028).
Stay current on deductions, wages, benefits, and mandatory provident fund contributions.
- 5% deduction fee in respect of credit card tips is legal
- meal deductions: R40/mth or R9.23/wk (part-time employee); R70/mth or R16.15/wk (full-time staff).
- part-time employee (≤ 24 hours of work in any week)
- special-function casual employee (≤ 3 days/wk or ≤ 4 days on a public holiday week)
3. Get Real-time Payroll Data & Analytic Reports
PaySpace software generates real-time payroll data. An industry first, innovative technology lets employees access their payslips and apply for leave via the Pacey WhatsApp Employee Self-Service (ESS) Feature.
Bin the manual leave application forms. Integrated payroll systems offer advanced efficiency and generate analytical reports that help identify potential costly employee issues.
Seamless Integrated Payroll: Link HR platforms & Clocking Systems
Payroll technology is a powerful tool, and coupled with robust sober access control, can detect employee trends before they prove costly.
For example, detailed data and analytical reports could explain the regular alcohol stock shortfall reported by your manager. Without evidence, how do you determine if your assistant bartender is drinking on the job? A common problem in the catering industry, especially around holiday time.
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Contraserv: Licensed PaySpace Provider & SA Payroll Service Specialists
Contraserv is uniquely positioned to provide an À la carte payroll service. Together with our sister company, CTSTime, we have over 30 years of experience in providing professional payroll and clocking solutions.
More than just an accurate payslip, PaySpace software has extensive API capabilities and easily integrates with your existing time and attendance platforms. Corporate, franchise, and family-owned businesses.
Do you want to set up your HR payroll management from scratch? Free up precious time. No problem. Consider outsourcing your entire payroll management to Contraserv.
Contact Contraserv, We Deliver Industry-Specific Payroll Services
By now, you may be wondering why a KZN-based payroll company is writing about PaySpace software for restaurants in the Cape?
Well, we do love local cuisine. And we are proudly South African. So, Cape Town Hospitality, ‘Hats off to you’, for making local lekka, global nogal: Voted Best City in the World for Food (October 2024) and Best City in the World (July 2025). Kudos!
Pertinent to payday, our team provides affordable payroll solutions for SA business of all sizes. True-Cloud PaySpace technology enables off-site payroll support.
In a nutshell, Contraserv delivers practical payroll solutions anywhere in SA.
Safeguard your staff’s well-being with a payroll provider who prioritises people.
Contraserv: payroll efficiency even when the kitchen is chaotic.
You keep your food fresh…we keep your payroll simple.
Contact Contraserv for a free payroll software demonstration.
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