Sage HR

Updated on Aug 1, 2025

Introduction

Sage HR has an automated time and attendance-tracking software platform that forms part of its suite of products. This workforce management solution enables business owners to collect, analyse, and take immediate control of employee attendance and labour data. The goal of the platform is to help HR and payroll professionals to improve payroll accuracy, save money, and become more efficient.

Main Features

  • Streamlined Time & Attendance – Seamlessly integrate with Sage’s HR and payroll solutions to automate time tracking. Easily collect, manage, and analyse employee hours, overtime, and time off, ensuring accurate payroll processing with minimal effort.
  • Effortless Compliance – Mitigate risk with a system that automatically maintains precise records of all employee hours and leave. This ensures you have the accurate data required for HR reporting, audits, and staying ahead of labour law compliance.
  • Powerful Workforce Analytics – Gain real-time insights into your labour data with a robust reporting module. Use these powerful analytics to make informed decisions, optimise staffing levels, and strategically manage your workforce to control labour costs.
  • Dynamic Employee Scheduling – Design and manage your workforce with an intuitive scheduling tool. Create and adjust shifts, manage transfers, and easily plan your team’s calendar to ensure you always have the right people in the right place at the right time.
  • Real-Time Workforce Visibility – Monitor who is on the clock at a glance. This real-time status monitor provides a clear overview of your team’s availability, helping you improve communication and operational efficiency.

Pricing

Sage HRMS is available with the following two package options to meet your business needs:

  • Sage Business Cloud Accounting
    • Price: R4,440 (incl. VAT) per year
  • Sage Business Cloud Accounting PLUS Payroll Bundle
    • Price: R4,150 (incl. VAT) per year

The optional HRMS module can be added to your chosen package for an additional R1,332 per year.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Leave Management

  • Solid Core HR Features

Cons

  • Limited Functionality

  • Fewer Integrations

FAQs

Implementation time can vary depending on the size and complexity of your organisation. However, Sage HR offers tools and resources to streamline the process.

While Sage may not offer direct migration services, they might have partnerships with data migration specialists. It’s best to inquire with a Sage HR representative about your specific needs.

Sage HR offers cloud-based deployment options, meaning your data is stored in secure data centres managed by Sage.

Customisation options for Sage HR might be limited. It’s important to evaluate the pre-built features and functionalities to see if they align with your specific requirements.

Funding

SME Funding - Get Pre-approved

Note:
1. To be eligible for a short-term business loan, your business must be registered with CIPC.

2. Turnover of more than R50,000 per month


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