• Free Webinar: OID

    Don't miss the opportunity to join us for an informative webinar on OID, which will take place tomorrow, March 20th, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am . During this session, we will share valuable insights and knowledge on OID, including how to download…
  • Is there a way to remove transaction codes from multiple payslips at once?

    Good day, I need to remove a transaction code from about 200 employees and add another transaction code. How do I do this? I really don't want to have to do it manually.
  • How do I process a deduction based on a percentage of the fixed basic salary

    Good day I am trying to set up a new transaction in which I can enter the qty and it will times that quantity by a percentage of the hourly wage I select. Is there a way to do this?
  • Director's Remuneration not showing separately on OID report

    Good day, Upon closing out the recently ended payroll year I noted that our director's remuneration no longer shows separately on the OID report as it used to - I have no idea how to correct this. I need to submit our return of earnings soon and need…
  • Pastel Payroll - Runtime Error

    Good day When processing my payroll run after the update I get the following error for one specific employee. Run-time error '-216233088 (80131500)": EVS.SDK: System.Data.Entity.Code.EntityCommandExectionExeption An error occured while executing…
  • Run time error 438

    Hi When I roll over in payroll to new month, I get this error. It then kicks me out and I have to log back in. The month has changed when I log back in. This started after I updated to the latest version. I'm on 2024 Update 2a Please advise how…
  • New Update release - Pastel Payroll 2024 Update 2b

    We are pleased to announce that Pastel Payroll 2024 update 2B is set to be released during the day (04-12-2023) To download click Here Some of the features included in this update are: Improved speed on Payroll Run New RWC 2023 Victory Public…
  • STOPPED: 2024 Update 2a

    Please note that the Automated Update for 2024 Update 2a has been stopped due to an error received. 2024 Update 2a was released late on Wednesday, 22 November, and on Thursday, 23 November some customers had reported an error when attempting to roll…
  • Errors after latest update (2024 update 2) installed today

    Payroll - Error 1.docx Payroll - Error 2.docx Please help – I am getting multiple error codes after downloading and installing the 2024 update 2 on my system today (see attached screenshots)
  • Run-time error '-2147467859 (800004005)

    Dear All, I recently installed Pastel Payroll/HR on a cloud server and users with different profile could login. Suddenly, only the Admin can login now. When another user logs in, a message pops up after entering the password " Run Time Error-Access…
  • Employment Verification Services Overview

    Employee Verification enables employees to share verified information about their employment and income directly with financial institutions. Read more in the link below: Employment Verfication Services Overview (Pastel Payroll).pdf
  • Issue with Sage Payroll Version 2024 Update 2 on a Server

    Dear SAGE I am writing to bring to your attention an issue that we have encountered after updating our Sage Payroll software to Version 2024 Update 2 on our server. As an IT expert overseeing the technical aspects of our software infrastructure, I believe…
  • Upcoming Update: 2024 update 2 (Release date: 19 September 2023)

    The latest update to Sage Pastel Payroll is now available and it includes loads of new features that will help you to process your payroll more quickly. What’s new Councils • Electrical – A new transaction, transaction template and changes to the…
  • Mid Year Submission 2023-2024: August Preparation

    It is important that you are on 2024 Update 1b before you submit your August EMP201. The Bi-Annual Submission dates will be announced on the SARS website . Prepare your Payroll for the August Submission: Update to 2024 Update 1b or later Clear…
  • How to change from a resident to a Non resident tax status

    How to change from a resident to a Non resident tax status
  • License Renewal payment

    Dear team, In order to pay the license renewal invoice from India we need following documents from your team. Provide us duly filled and signed below mentioned forms at the earliest. we have shared the copies with team by email to Tamryn-Leigh.Joseph…
  • Leaves Not Accruing

    Hi, We notice the leave accruals are not updating in employee profile. For this scenario, an employee 1. assumed on May 01, 2023 2. Opening Annual Leave : 1.250 3. Opening Sick Leave : 14.00 Each payroll run there is 2.5 leave accruals. The…
  • Leave Days on Payroll Does Not Match with ESS

    Hi, Our client employee has 73days friday leave balance. It apply for leave from ESS for 38days. The ESS leave application has been approved and closed. However the 35days balance is not reflecting in payroll. Under Employee - Leave tab the leave balance…
  • Answering all your How to questions on Self Service

    Answering all your how-to questions through videos: Self-service is an online app that Sage Pastel Payroll users can use so that their employees can apply for leave, travel, retrieve their pay slips online, and many more. However for a better understanding…
  • OID Earning Limits 2023/2024

    It has been noted that two different OID earning limits were published by the Department of Employment and Labour for the 2023 year (March 2023 - Feb 2024). Government gazette 48065 – R563 520 Government gazette 48187 – R568 959 The PAGSA (Payroll…
  • South Africa: Annual Employer EMP501 Reconciliation submissions

    The EMP501 Annual Reconciliation submission period for 2022/2023 is from 1 April 2023 until 31 May 2023. For more information, please click here and review the timeline section of the South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) PAYE page.
  • Error code 3021

    Good day, I get error Runtime error 3021 when I run my pay period update. Please assist urgently, Thank you.
  • Latest Release: 2024 Update 1 (Released: 07 March 2023)

    We’re thrilled to let you know that Sage Pastel Payroll: 2024 Update 1 is now available to download and install. What’s new This update includes: 2023-2024 South African Tax tables applicable 01 March 2023. Employment Verification Services has been…
  • Welcome to the new-look Sage City!

    We’ve made some changes to make it easier for you to navigate, join forums, participate in discussions and find resources. We’ve streamlined product pages and simplified product lists, improved visibility of announcements so you can access product notifications…
  • Tax year-end: Preparation and Procedure

    After the Minister of Finance's (Enoch Godongwana) Budget speech, you're probably wondering what to do next. We've put together a comprehensive guide to help you from start to finish Learn more about this by clicking here.: Knowledge Base Article…