Time and attendance that
takes the worry out of wages.
Trusted time and attendance for over 35 years
Since 1991, Eco Time has helped South African businesses manage employee clockings, rosters, leave, access control and worked hours that payroll can rely on. We combine flexible software, different clocking options and responsive human support inasystem configured around the way your business works. Whether you have 20 employeesat one site or 12,000 across multiple locations, Eco Time scales with your operations.
There when you need us
“There when you need us” is not just a line at the bottom of our emails. We mean it, and we have built our business around it.
- A person answers
When you call or email Eco Time, you speak to a person
- 60-minute response commitment
If our support lines are busy, or you email us, you can expect an initial response within 60 minutes during business hours.
- On site when you need us
If remote support is not enough, or you prefer an on-site visit, we will come to you.
- We build long term relationships
We enjoy working with our customers. We like understanding how their businesses work, solving problems together and having a good conversation over coffee. Invite us!
We build solutions round your business
Every business handles shift schedules, overtime authorisations, leave and payroll deadlines differently.
Our strength is helping businesses that do not fit neatly into a standard setup.
- On-premises or Cloud hosted
Your data, your choice. Choose where your datalivesto suit your IT, operational and security requirements.
- Multi-site operations:
Centralise time and attendance, rosters and leave across multiple branches, departments or other classifications.
- More than time and attendance
Add access control, leave management, HR, labour costing and other capabilities as your business needs them.
- Integrations with your existing systems:
Eco Time supports API integrations, imports, exports and FTP processes.
- Customised time and attendance:
We configure shifts, overtime, allowances andother work rules around the way your business operates and keep overtime under control.
- Flexible clocking options:
Choose different clocking methods for different working environments..
Why South African businesses choose Eco Time
Focused on time & attendance and access control since 1991.
Our experience allows us to ask the right questions, identify risks earlier and recommend practical solutions.
Johannesburg | Cape Town | Durban
Fully operational local branches offering system setup, hardware installation, training, and on- site assistance nationwide.
60-minute response time
Access to responsive, knowledgeable and human service teams during business hours.
No long-term contract lock-in
Customers stay because Eco Time continues to deliver value, not because a long-term contract keeps them there.
What Eco Time helps you manage
Time and attendance
From clockings to payroll. Turn clockings and work rules into accurate information payroll can rely on, while highlighting records that need attention.
Employee rosters
Manage fixed, rotating or rolling schedules across sites, departments and employee groups. Plan who should be where and when, identify staffing gaps early and reduce unnecessary overtime.
Access control
Integrated access control including turnstiles, boom gates, doors and breathalysers. Manage who may enter, where they may go and when access is allowed.
Customised reporting
Give payroll, HR, operations and management the information they need to review hours, attendance and workforce activity.
Integrations
Automate the transfer of information to payroll, HR and other business systems through API or file integrations, reducing duplicate capture and manual transfers..
Labour costing
Allocate employee hours across branches, departments, cost centres or jobs to understand where time is being spent and where labour costs are accumulating.
HR, leave and self service
Keep employee records, documents, training and disciplinary information organised in one place. Manage advanced leave cycles and balances from request to approval, while giving employees and managers secure selfservice access to leave, schedules, documents and other features.
Compliance, security and accountability
Help your business stay compliant with accurate workforce records, role-based access and audit reports. Give each user secure access to the information they need, while keeping a clear record of changes made in the system.
Clocking options for your working environment
The right clocking method depends on where and how employees work.
Eco Time supports a range of clocking methods for time and attendance and access control. Different technologies can be combined according to each site’s requirements
- Biometric & Card Readers
Facial recognition, fingerprint readers, and proximityRFIDcards.
- Eco Time clocking technology
Proprietary clocking devices developed by Eco Time for Time & Attendance and advanced Access Control.
- Mobile & Web Clocking
Cell phone app clocking with location and browser-basedclocking for office or remote staff.
Practical service backed by experience
Let's discuss your workforce requirements.
You do not need to arrive with all the answers. Our team helps you analyse your sitesetup, shift structures, and clocking needs to find a practical solution.