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LITE for Small Businesses

* Price per employee * Minimum 5 employees
R 15
/ Per Employee
  • Cell phone, tablet + laptop friendly
  • view and modify clocking’s
  • Cellphone only 1 - 20 Employees
  • Custom report builder
  • Automated reports x2
  • Basic statistics
  • View reports as PDF, print, email export to CSV
  • Max 2 shifts
  • Support excluded

How Biometric Time and Attendance Solutions Enhance Payroll Accuracy

Biometric clocking systems are designed to take the guesswork out of payroll. By capturing each employee’s actual clock-in and clock-out times, you cut out buddy punching and manual errors that can throw your wage calculations off. This means payroll is based on real data, not assumptions.

With a biometric solution, managers can:

  • View real-time attendance to identify inconsistencies before they snowball into payroll headaches.
  • Automate overtime calculations, keeping everything strictly in line with company policy and labour regulations.
  • Reduce paperwork and administrative overhead, so payroll gets processed smoother and faster.

Smart scheduling further ensures the right people are in the right place, reducing absenteeism and its associated costs—no more rounding up or down, just the hours actually worked. In short, these systems help you avoid overpayments, uncover costly patterns, and drive precise, efficient payroll processing every time.

The power of Real-time Workforce insights

Real-time access to attendance, scheduling, and absence data transforms workforce management from reactive guesswork to proactive control. Managers can spot issues as they happen—from unexpected absences to schedule conflicts—giving them the agility to redeploy staff or adjust coverage before operations are affected.

With everything updated live, it’s easier to keep track of who’s in, who’s late, and where gaps might cause operational hiccups. Quick access to this information means decisions aren’t made blindly—whether reallocating shifts on a busy retail weekend or responding to a sudden staff shortage.

Ultimately, this level of up-to-the-minute insight streamlines communication, strengthens accountability, and empowers teams to run more smoothly, regardless of business size or complexity.

Security Features You Can Trust

  • Biometric Authentication: Benefit from robust fingerprint and facial recognition technology, designed to deliver secure and reliable staff identification.
  • Real-Time Verification: Clock-ins and outs are verified immediately, minimizing the risk of buddy-punching and time fraud.
  • GPS Location Tracking: Every clocking event captures precise location data, helping you monitor workforce movements—even during off-site tasks.
  • Photo Capture on Duty: For extra peace of mind, on-the-job photo verification can be leveraged during service call-outs or remote work scenarios.
  • Accessible Even During Power Outages: The system remains available during load shedding, keeping your security and attendance records uninterrupted.

With these layered safeguards, you get both convenience and peace of mind—ensuring only authorized personnel can access your premises and records.

Plus, enjoy essential biometric features:

  • Improves payroll accuracy
  • Control labour costs with smart scheduling
  • Reduces absenteeism and related costs
  • Real-time attendance, scheduling, and absence insights
  • Accurate overtime calculations

Flexible Shift Rule Settings

Whether your team juggles a straightforward 9-to-5 or an ever-evolving patchwork of rotating shifts, modern time and attendance systems are built to handle a wide range of scheduling needs. From simple, fixed schedules to multi-tiered overtime, split shifts, and even night work—these solutions keep pace with your business as it grows and adapts.

You can set up custom shift patterns, define rules for breaks, overtime, and weekends, and automate much of the heavy lifting. Whether you need to manage a handful of staff or a nationwide workforce, today’s systems (think along the lines of Sage, Kronos, or BambooHR) can bend, stretch, and fit your requirements without breaking a sweat.

Advanced Shift Rule Flexibility Built In

The shift rule settings with leading time and attendance systems like SageKronos, and BambooHR are anything but basic. Whether you’re managing standard office hours or intricate rotating schedules, the software is engineered to handle the complexity—no matter how customized your requirements.

Set up multi-level overtime, create split or staggered shifts, define rules for night work, and fine-tune break allowances—all from a user-friendly dashboard. As your business evolves, the platform’s flexibility ensures your scheduling stays compliant and efficient, adapting to everything from seasonal surges to special project demands.

How Time and Attendance Software Helps Control Labor Costs

  • Streamlines payroll by ensuring every hour is accurately tracked, so you only pay for the time actually worked.
  • Simplifies shift planning, allowing you to allocate staff efficiently and avoid unnecessary overtime.
  • Monitors attendance patterns in real time, helping you catch chronic lateness or early departures before they snowball into added expenses.
  • Automates overtime calculations and ensures compliance, protecting your business from costly payroll errors.
  • Offers instant access to attendance data, so you can make quick, data-driven decisions to optimize workforce costs.

 

Seamless Integration with Payroll Software

Time and attendance systems are designed to work hand-in-hand with your existing payroll software. Most modern solutions, including those used by small businesses right up to enterprise giants, can easily connect with popular payroll platforms like Sage, QuickBooks, and VIP. If your payroll software can handle importing standard file types, such as CSV or Excel, you’re all set—just a simple upload or sync and you’re good to go.

This means fewer headaches, no more double-entry, and you get accurate payroll calculations every time. Integration options may vary, so be sure to check if your T&A system and payroll software can swap data in the format you need—most can, with just a few clicks.

Mobile Clocking & Geo-Fencing Made Easy

With our system, employees can easily clock in and out right from their own smartphones or tablets—no need for special hardware. The app works smoothly on both Android and iOS, letting you record attendance whether you’re at the office, on the road, or working from home.

Want to ensure staff are where they say they are? Geo-fencing has you covered. You can set up virtual boundaries (think of them as invisible perimeters) around your worksite. Employees must be physically inside that area to clock in or out. This helps prevent “buddy clocking” and keeps your records clean.

  • Use your phone, tablet, or laptop
  • Clock in/out from anywhere, or within a specified location
  • Flexible options for any work environment
  • Geo-fencing powered by tools like Google Maps to pinpoint locations

Simple for teams on the go, secure for business peace of mind.

How GPS Location and Address Decryption Level Up Mobile Clocking

Let’s face it—knowing when someone clocks in is just half the story. Pinpointing exactly where it happened? That’s where the magic of GPS location and address decryption comes into play.

Modern mobile clocking solutions don’t just record a timestamp—they capture the employee’s precise coordinates at the moment of clock-in or out. Thanks to built-in GPS and location services, you get an accurate read not just on “when” but also on “where.” Address decryption then translates those digital coordinates into a real-world street address, giving managers clear, actionable insight into every attendance event.

Here’s why that matters:

  • Eliminates guesswork: You’ll always know that staff clocked in at the right jobsite, client office, or work area—no more relying on trust alone.
  • Prevents time theft: Geo-stamped clocking makes it much harder for employees to “clock in” from unauthorized locations (think couch, coffee shop, or somewhere miles away).
  • Enables location-specific tasks: If certain jobs require proof of presence—like maintenance call-outs or remote site visits—GPS and address decryption provide instant verification.
  • Supports compliance and reporting: For industries with strict location-based labor regulations, having verifiable location data helps ensure your team is where they’re supposed to be.

All of this happens in real time—making your attendance records not just digital, but truly dynamic.

How Biometric Fingerprint Access Control Works

With biometric access control, employees can only log their attendance after their physical presence is confirmed by a fingerprint scan. Simply put, you place your finger on a biometric reader—like those offered by brands such as ZKTeco or Suprema—and the system matches your print to an approved template. This makes buddy clocking (where someone else clocks you in) a thing of the past. Only the real, verified you gets through, and every clock-in is tied to the actual person who was there—no guesswork, no shortcuts.

Fingerprints are checked instantly, and only then do users gain access to clock in, ensuring genuine attendance records each day.

Automatic Late Notifications

Yes, our system is designed to help you stay in the loop when it matters most. If an employee clocks in late, an automated notification can be sent directly to them—no need for managers to play messenger. You can choose to receive these notifications via email or SMS, so everyone’s on the same page, whether you’re using a laptop in the office or a phone on the move.

Set up your preferred alerts and let the software handle the reminders. This helps encourage punctuality and saves everyone time—no more awkward “where are you?” texts at 9:05 AM.

Accurate Overtime Tracking

Biometric systems capture every clock-in and clock-out with precision—no more rounding up shifts or relying on handwritten timesheets. With this level of detail, you always have an up-to-the-minute record of hours worked. Add in automatic calculation tools, and overtime is tallied correctly, right down to the minute, so you only pay what’s due—nothing more, nothing less. This means less administrative hassle and greater peace of mind for your payroll.

Reduce Absenteeism and Associated Costs

Biometric clocking systems offer more than just accurate time tracking—they help curb absenteeism and related expenses in practical ways:

  • Real-time attendance monitoring keeps staff accountable, discouraging late arrivals and unscheduled absences.
  • Automated records make it easier for managers to spot attendance patterns, address issues early, and support a healthier workplace routine.
  • With reliable data, payroll errors and disputes over hours worked are virtually eliminated, saving both time and money.
  • Transparent reporting helps enforce company policies fairly, ensuring everyone is on the same page.

Ultimately, these features not only streamline attendance management but also contribute to a more productive team and a healthier bottom line.

Compatible Biometric Device Brands

Our T&A software has been designed to work seamlessly with a wide selection of leading biometric device brands, so you aren’t locked into one specific make or model. Popular devices from brands such as ZKTeco, Suprema, and Hikvision are fully compatible, as well as most standard fingerprint and facial recognition time clocks used in South Africa. If you already have a biometric device from another supplier, there’s a good chance our platform will integrate with it—just reach out for a quick compatibility check.

This means you can upgrade your software without needing to replace all your biometric hardware, keeping your setup simple and cost-effective.

Employee Recognition Made Simple

Biometric systems identify each team member using unique fingerprint data—capturing up to ten fingers per employee. This eliminates buddy clocking and ensures only real team members access your system. No more mysterious “ghost” employees sneaking onto your payroll; every clock-in or out is tied directly to a verified fingerprint, making your workforce records accurate and dependable.

What Real-Time Data Can You Access?

With our biometric clocking system, you get instant access to vital workforce information wherever you are. Monitor real-time clock-ins and clock-outs, see who’s scheduled or currently on shift, and track late arrivals or absences as they happen. You can also keep an eye on overtime, leave requests, and staff availability—all at your fingertips—so you’re never left guessing.

Easily pull detailed attendance stats and up-to-the-minute reports to help you make quick, informed staffing decisions. This kind of visibility keeps your business agile, whether you’re in the office or managing teams remotely.

Communication Protocols Supported

Our biometric devices are designed to work seamlessly with your existing systems using a variety of common industry protocols.

  • Most devices use TCP/IP for straightforward network connectivity—plug the unit into your network, and you’re good to go.
  • For remote or wireless set-ups, Wi-Fi is also supported by many models.
  • USB is available for direct, on-the-spot data transfers, handy for quick setups or locations without network access.
  • A few devices also support RS232/RS485, which is perfect for industrial environments needing reliable serial communication.

If you’re using platforms like ZKTeco or Suprema, you’ll find integration is smooth thanks to support for industry-standard communication protocols. This ensures your time and attendance data moves securely and efficiently from the clocking unit straight into your reporting tools.

GPS Location & Address Accuracy

  • Pinpoints each clock-in and clock-out location using real-time GPS tracking
  • No signal no problem your clock is saved for as long as you have battery life, it will sync this clock once the cell phone signal is restored. 
  • Translates GPS coordinates into a readable street address for effortless verification
  • Helps ensure team members are exactly where they’re meant to be during their shifts
  • Supports audits and reporting by attaching accurate addresses to every attendance action

 

No Power? No Problem

Worried about load shedding throwing a wrench in your time tracking? Our system keeps you covered—users can clock in and out via mobile devices even when the power’s out. So, whether you’re running on cell data or connecting through a laptop battery backup, your attendance data stays on track without disruption.

On-the-Job Photo Capturing

With on-the-job photo capturing, you can add an extra layer of accountability to your attendance tracking. When employees clock in or out during call-outs or site visits, the system snaps a quick photo as proof of presence. This helps verify that clock-ins actually happen where and when they should—preventing those “buddy punch” situations and making the timesheet more reliable than ever. Plus, you get a visual audit trail that can make payroll disputes a thing of the past.

Effortless Real-Time Task Management

Stay on top of your team’s productivity with real-time task management—directly from your mobile device. Assign, track, and update tasks as they happen, all while pinpointing location for on-the-go accountability. Whether you’re checking in staff at a job site in Cape Town or reviewing completion status from your laptop in Durban, everything updates live so nothing slips through the cracks.

Managers and employees can instantly see what’s next, mark progress, and keep everyone aligned. Think of it as your personal digital clipboard—powered by the convenience of your phone.