Deel Local Payroll

Support Talk Newsletter Β· Preview

April2026
2026
South Africa

2025/2026 Employer Annual Declaration (EMP501) β€” submission now open

Extended support hours:

  • Friday, 29 May β€” until 17:00
  • Saturday, 30 May β€” 08:00 to 12:00

For step-by-step guidance, see the DIY Annual Submission guide β†’ or book a consultant β†’.

Did You Know

Knowledge Base FAQs for a smooth submission

To access the FAQs from the DLP application: click your name in the top right β†’ Knowledge Base.

South Africa

COID submission period now open

The window for submitting ROE declarations is open and runs until 30 June 2026. Submit well ahead of the closing date β€” volumes increase significantly toward the end of June.

FAQs to support your submission:

Training

Enhance your skills with on-demand e-learning

Explore the full catalogue of on-demand e-learning courses β€” designed for self-paced learning. Whether you're mastering HR essentials or unlocking advanced system features, the modules provide the expertise needed to maximise efficiency.

Browse e-learning courses β†’

Feature Flashback

Enable system-wide lockout

The Lockout feature lets companies temporarily suspend system access so payroll can be finalised without users entering data that might disrupt the reconciliation process.

Navigate: Config β†’ Basic Settings β†’ Company Settings β†’ Basic Company Information β†’ General Details.

Select the Deny access when lock out is enabled option on the relevant security roles to block all users linked to them.

Navigate: Config β†’ Security β†’ Security β†’ Security Roles β†’ Details β†’ Role information.

Feature Guide

Custom Report Writer

Exclusively available on the Master Edition, the Custom Report Writer lets users build tailored reports through a drag-and-drop interface. Powered by DevExpress, it enables seamless extraction and organisation of system data β€” keeping reporting aligned with your organisation's specific requirements.