
Unleashing the Power of Pay and Workforce Compliance for Large Projects
A state-owned enterprise (SOE) in the energy sector, faced significant challenges in managing
payroll and workforce compliance across its large construction and maintenance projects.
With projects involving 200 to 400 contractors and up to 40,000 on-site employees, labour unrest and inconsistent personnel administration led to substantial financial risks and delays.
In 2014, our client experienced extended strikes due to incorrect payments, costing between R5 million and R30 million per day per site. Inaccurate payments and mismanagement caused widespread dissatisfaction among workers, leading to project delays and inflated costs. The need to manage statutory compliance, prevent fraud, and ensure accurate claims processing further complicated the scenario.
Symplexity’s innovative solution was crafted to address these specific challenges. We developed
a Pay and Workforce Compliance Management system capable of integrating with diverse payroll
systems used by contractors.
This system focused on accurate pay auditing, fraud detection, real-time data analytics, and compliance monitoring. Our technology standardised payment rules and ensured contractors adhered to regulatory obligations, providing a proactive warning mechanism to mitigate financial risks.
Our Collaborative Solution
Working closely with the client, Symplexity deployed a Pay and Workforce Compliance
Management system within six months. The system featured real-time data capabilities, time
and attendance management, and an integrated claims management system. It also included
seamless processes to verify proof of payment and compliance checks with tax authorities.
Our approach enabled the proactive identification of payroll errors and ensured timely
correction of discrepancies before payday, minimising the risk of strikes and enhancing
operational stability.
The Result
Since implementing Symplexity’s solution, the client has seen tremendous success. Our
technology has led to significant cost savings, estimated between R5 million and R30 million per
site per day, by mitigating industrial action.
The system’s effectiveness in managing contractor payment compliance has also reduced
financial risks and eliminated major labor unrest. Over the past decade, the solution has helped
the SOE save hundreds of millions, if not billions, by ensuring timely and accurate payments.
Partner with Symplexity for Success
Symplexity’s Pay and Workforce Compliance Solution has proven to be a game-changer in
large-scale project management. By combining our expertise in payroll technology with a
collaborative approach, we empower our clients to achieve operational excellence.
Partner with Symplexity to reduce financial risks, improve compliance, and lead successful projects
with confidence.