Richards Bay · Empangeni · South Africa

Business Software
Built for South Africa

SARS compliant payroll, safety management and accounts — developed locally by Silica Office, once-off licence, with responsive software support from Richards Bay.

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Locally Built Business Software

Developed in South Africa for South African businesses. No subscriptions, no overseas servers — software that works the way you do.

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HomePayroll

Free payroll for private households employing domestic workers. No licence key — download and install.

  • PAYE & UIF for domestic staff
  • Payslips, EMP201 / EMP501 / IRP5
  • Leave & worker contracts
  • Runs on your Windows PC (SQLite)

Windows may warn that the file is unrecognised — that is normal until we code-sign the installer. On the download page we explain how to continue safely.

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Silica Payroll

Version 1.1 — SARS payroll for startups and small companies (recommended 1–25 employees). R 500.00 once-off including VAT, no monthly fee.

  • PAYE, UIF & SDL calculations
  • IRP5, EMP201 & EMP501 reports
  • e@syFile IRP5 CSV & bulk payslip PDF export
  • Bank EFT batch CSV & accounting journal export
  • ETI, overtime (×1.3 / ×1.5 / ×2.0) & shift types
  • Leave accrual (BCEA), staff loans & deductions
  • Pre-payroll validation & full audit trail
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SHEQSafeGuard

Safety management for small to medium businesses — incident reporting, risk assessments and compliance tracking. Built for South African OHS Act and COID Act requirements. Once-off licence, no monthly subscription.

  • Incident & accident reporting with investigation workflow
  • Risk assessments & hazard identification
  • Safety inspections & scheduled audits
  • OHS Act & COID Act compliance tracking
  • Corrective & preventive action management
  • Employee safety training records
  • Dashboard with safety statistics & trend reports
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Silica Office Accounts (RepoSTD)

Retail ERP for small businesses — Back Office accounts, POS till, serial tracking, workshop and VAT reporting. Once-off licence, no monthly subscription. We install on your Windows PCs (AnyDesk or on-site) — there is no public Setup download and no 60-day website trial. Currently in final preparation for release.

  • Sales, purchases, inventory & VAT201 workings
  • Point of Sale (POS) till app
  • Serial number tracking on GRV / sales
  • Workshop / repair job tracking
  • Income statement, balance sheet & trial balance
  • Bank recon (Capitec PDF + CSV; other banks CSV — no auto-match)
  • In-app company backup & restore (books only — not the Backup System product)
  • Silica types the licence key on each authorised PC — you do not self-issue a key
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Backup System

A separate backup program — scheduled, encrypted and monitored. It is not the company backup button inside RepoSTD Back Office.

  • Automated scheduled backups
  • Secure encrypted storage
  • Monitoring & alerts
  • Easy restore process
  • Local & offsite backup options

No subscription. No always-on internet required. Silica Office software runs on your Windows PC — ideal for small businesses that want to pay once, work offline, and speak to a real person when they need help. See published pricing below.

Once-off Licences for Small Business

Published once-off prices — no monthly fees. Built for owners who cannot justify cloud subscriptions and prefer software that runs on their own PC.

First year of updates included

Every licence includes 12 months of updates — SARS tax table changes, compliance fixes and minor improvements. From year two, an optional yearly update is R 295.00 (your existing version continues to run if you choose not to update). Installation support is included with purchase.

SHEQSafeGuard

Safety Management · Coming soon
TBA
Once-off licence

SHEQ safety management for SMEs. Register interest for launch pricing and early access.

Yearly update from year two: R 295.00 (optional)
Register Interest

Silica Office Accounts (RepoSTD)

Retail ERP · Coming soon
TBA
Once-off licence

Accounts, POS, serial tracking and workshop. We install on your Windows PCs (AnyDesk or on-site) — not a website download. In-app company backup is included; the Backup System product is separate. Register interest for launch pricing.

Yearly update from year two: R 295.00 (optional)
Register Interest

Backup System

Business Backup · Coming soon
TBA
Once-off licence

Separate backup program with schedules and monitoring — not RepoSTD’s in-app company backup. Register interest for launch pricing.

Yearly update from year two: R 295.00 (optional)
Register Interest

Published prices incl. VAT. Subject to change as the product and market evolve. Phone 035 789 0565 or email [email protected].

Trusted by Small Businesses in KZN

Real feedback from businesses running Silica Office software.

We switched from a cloud payroll service and saved thousands per year. The software does everything we need and Neal sorts out any issue within the hour.
Small Business Owner
Richards Bay
Simple to use and SARS compliant out of the box. No monthly fees was the biggest selling point for us — one payment and it just works.
Office Administrator
Empangeni
The support is what sets Silica Office apart. You speak to the person who built the software — not a call centre overseas. Problems get fixed fast.
HR Manager
KwaZulu-Natal

Software You Can Rely On

We are not a faceless overseas company. We build and support our own software from Richards Bay.

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Built for South Africa

Designed specifically for South African tax law, SARS compliance and local business practices.

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20+ Years Experience

Two decades of software development serving small businesses in the Richards Bay and Empangeni area.

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Once-off Licence

No monthly subscriptions. Pay once and the software is yours — first year of updates included, then R 295 per year if you choose to update.

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Software Support

Help with installation, licensing and day-to-day use of Silica Office products — from people who built the software.

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Locally Developed

Built in Richards Bay for South African SMEs. Remote software support available nationwide.

Fast Response

Under 1 hour average response time for software support during business hours — because payroll cannot wait.

Choose Your Level of Cover

Software support for businesses running Silica Office products — included with your licence for the first year, with optional updates thereafter.

Software Support

For businesses running Silica Office software products.

  • Email & ticket support
  • Response under 1 hour (business hours)
  • Remote assistance
  • Software updates & fixes
  • Installation support

Silica Office

We are a Richards Bay based software company with over 20 years of experience building practical business applications. Silica Office is the trading name of Silica Valley Computers CC (2008/060849/43). We develop affordable software designed specifically for South African SMEs.

Our software is developed locally, complies fully with SARS regulations and is built to be easy to use — no expensive training or consultants required.

Based in Richards Bay — serving businesses in KwaZulu-Natal and remotely across South Africa.
📍Unit C1 PEG Centre, Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
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Neal Barrett

Software support and client liaison — first-line help with Silica Office products, demos and licensing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about Silica Office software? Email [email protected] or call 035 789 0565 — we respond within the hour during business hours.

What operating system does your software run on?
Our software runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). SQL Server Express is included in the installer — no separate database installation required.
Is Silica Payroll SARS compliant?
Yes, fully compliant. It handles PAYE tax calculations, UIF (employee and employer), SDL, ETI (Employment Tax Incentive), IRP5 certificates, EMP201 and EMP501 reports — all according to current SARS requirements.
Does it handle overtime and shift workers?
Yes. The payroll system supports multiple shift types and overtime multipliers — x1.3 for Saturdays, x1.5 for standard overtime and x2.0 for Sundays and public holidays, fully BCEA compliant.
Is there a monthly subscription fee?
No. Our software is sold on a once-off licence basis. See our published pricing or call 035 789 0565 for current once-off licence fees.
What is SHEQSafeGuard?
SHEQSafeGuard is our upcoming safety management system designed for South African businesses. It covers incident reporting, risk assessments, safety inspections, corrective actions and compliance tracking — built around OHS Act and COID Act requirements. Like our other products, it will be a once-off licence with no monthly subscription.
Who is SHEQSafeGuard aimed at?
Any small to medium business that needs to manage workplace safety, track incidents and maintain compliance records — construction, manufacturing, mining contractors, warehousing, agriculture and general industry. It replaces paper-based safety registers and spreadsheets with a proper system built for South African legislation.
What is Silica Office Accounts (RepoSTD)?
Silica Office Accounts (RepoSTD) is retail ERP for computer and electronics shops and similar: Back Office accounts, POS till, serial tracking and workshop. It is Coming soon — register interest or call; there is no public Setup download and no 60-day website trial. Silica installs on your Windows PCs (AnyDesk or on-site) and types the once-off licence key on each authorised machine. VAT201 workings come from the books (you still file on SARS eFiling). Bank recon is Capitec PDF or CSV; other banks use CSV presets — no auto-match. Support is Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 Richards Bay. See the Accounts page.
What updates are included?
Your licence includes the first 12 months of updates — SARS tax table changes, compliance fixes and minor improvements. After that, an optional yearly update is R 295.00. You may continue using your installed version without updating.
Can I request a demo before purchasing?
Yes for Silica Payroll — use the 60-day free trial or email us for a guided walkthrough. RepoSTD is not on public trial and is not a website download: register interest or call 035 789 0565 and we will arrange a demo when a kit is ready.
How does software licensing work?
Our software is sold on a once-off licence per PC. Silica Payroll is R 500.00 including VAT for startups and small companies (recommended up to 25 employees); after purchase we email an activation key. RepoSTD is not self-activated: Silica installs on each authorised Windows PC and types the licence key — you do not copy a licence file or print a key from this website. See pricing for current fees.
What does the Silica Payroll installer include?
The installer includes the application, .NET 8 Desktop Runtime and SQL Server Express (installed automatically if not already present), plus sample SARS tax table CSV files. No separate database setup is required. The installer is not available as a public download — we provide it after purchase or demo arrangement. The program folder is C:\Program Files\PayrollSystem.
How do I contact software support?
Email [email protected] or call 035 789 0565 / 035 789 3513. Include your product name, a clear description of the issue, any error messages and screenshots if possible. Most software issues are resolved remotely.

We Are Here to Help

Email or call us directly. We are a small team and we answer personally.

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Location

Unit C1 PEG Centre, C/O Calypso Cove & Tasselberry
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Remote software support available nationwide

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Support Hours

Monday to Friday · 08:00 – 17:00
Software support by email or phone

Send Us a Message

We respond within the hour during business hours.

Try Our Software Free for 60 Days

The 60-day trial is for Silica Payroll. Register below and we will send you a download link. No credit card. No commitment. Your trial starts when you first run the software. RepoSTD and the Backup System are not on public trial yet — use Register Interest on those product pages.

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