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Staff recognition platform · South Africa

Staff recognition software built for how South African teams actually work

One HR login for every recognition moment — birthdays, work anniversaries, performance milestones, onboarding — with reporting on what's actually being sent.

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Why recognition programs fail

Generic vouchers and no visibility

Most recognition programs fail for two reasons: the reward itself is generic and forgettable, and HR has no visibility into who's actually being recognised and who's falling through the cracks.

The platform

A single Send a Gift flow across every occasion

Pick a gift type, configure it, choose recipients, review, and confirm — the same flow whether it's a birthday, an anniversary, or a one-off thank-you.

  • Staff calendar tracks every birthday and work anniversary automatically
  • Send a Gift flow covers choice cards, experiences, curated boxes, and RewardsCard
  • Reporting shows spend, redemption, and recognition frequency per employee

What staff receive

Choice, not a fixed voucher

Recognition moments are backed by choice gift cards, experience gifts, curated boxes, or a flexible RewardsCard — whichever fits the occasion.

Integration status

Live today, and what's coming

You can go live this week using a CSV staff upload alongside whatever payroll you already run. Direct payroll sync is something we're actively building toward.

Rand-native pricing

Every card, invoice, and top-up is quoted and settled in ZAR.

POPIA-aligned data handling

Staff records handled under practices built for South African data protection requirements.

Real local catalogue

24 South Africa-specific gift card categories, not a generic pan-African list.

Frequently asked questions

Do we need a payroll integration to start?
No — CSV staff upload gets you live this week. Payroll sync is in progress.
Can we see who hasn't been recognised recently?
Yes, the reporting view is built to surface exactly that.
Is our staff data secure?
Staff records are handled under practices built for POPIA, and the platform is insured through Markel International.

Book a walkthrough

We'll show you the HR app and how recognition runs day to day.

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