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Running Payroll
A complete, start-from-zero guide to Payroll — written for someone who has never run a payroll before. Get an employee ready, run and approve a pay run, pay people and issue payslips, generate SARS statutory returns and claim ETI, post payroll to Finance, and fix mistakes safely.
Payroll Overview
Start here. How Payroll is laid out, who can do what, and the "readiness" pattern used on every screen.
Read the guide → Customer GuideGetting an Employee Ready
The step-by-step setup every employee needs before their first payslip — engagement, compensation, banking and SARS filing details.
Read the guide → Customer GuideRunning a Pay Run
Creating, calculating, reviewing and approving a pay run — plus adjustments and roster changes.
Read the guide → Customer GuidePayslips & Paying People
Previewing, attesting and downloading payslips — plus the self-service "My Payslips" view every employee gets.
Read the guide → Customer GuideStatutory Returns & ETI
EMP201, EMP501/EMP601, IRP5/IT3(a) certificates and the Employment Tax Incentive.
Read the guide → Customer GuidePosting Payroll to Finance
Mapping payroll costs to your chart of accounts, and posting an approved run to the general ledger.
Read the guide → Customer GuideCorrections & Terminations
Fixing a mistake in an approved run, settling a termination, and when to call in a specialist.
Read the guide → ReferenceGlossary & Roles Cheat Sheet
Every acronym (PAYE, UIF, SDL, ETI, EMP201...) explained in plain language, plus who can do what.
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