How BVSA modernized payroll operations and client services with Deel Local Payroll

For nearly three decades, BVSA has been a trusted accounting partner to businesses across South Africa. With 22 branches, over 13,000 clients, and more than R3 billion in assets under management, their services needed to scale—without compromising on quality or compliance.

But legacy payroll tools were holding them back. Manual work, disconnected systems, and limited visibility meant more time spent on admin—and less on strategic advisory.

“Our payroll system plays a significant role in our operations. Many of our clients prefer seamless integration between payroll and accounting.” —Chantell van der Nest, Communication and HR Manager, BVSA

To stay competitive and deliver a more modern service, BVSA transitioned to Deel Local Payroll—part of Deel Payroll’s suite of in-house, fully compliant payroll products.

The shift enabled BVSA to automate time-consuming processes, eliminate manual uploads, and offer clients real-time access to their payroll data through a secure, user-friendly portal.

“We aimed to modernize our payroll to streamline internal processes and offer clients direct access to the platform. It’s easy to use—even for first-year clerks—which reduces training time and staff costs.” —Chantell van der Nest, Communication and HR Manager, BVSA

Now, payroll runs are faster and more accurate. Clients can instantly access payslips, tax certificates, and reports—no email follow-ups needed.

With Deel Local Payroll, BVSA can manage multiple client accounts from a single, compliant platform. Bulk imports, automated calculations, and custom reports reduce the need for manual effort and improve turnaround times.

“Deel Local Payroll has significantly improved efficiency. Staff save time with bulk imports and reporting. Clients get their payrolls faster, and we’re fully compliant with legislative updates—resulting in a significant drop in complaints.” —Chantell van der Nest, Communication and HR Manager, BVSA

BVSA also integrated Deel with its broader finance and analytics ecosystem, including Power BI, to track productivity and measure KPIs in real time.

Scaling services and simplifying support

Migrating every branch and client was no small task, but Deel’s team made the process smooth. With practical guidance, technical expertise, and hands-on support, the rollout stayed on track from start to finish.

Today, BVSA runs faster, leaner payroll operations—empowering clients with secure access, built-in compliance, and scalable service.