đź“š Training Registers & SDL Claims

23 Jul 2026
Investing in employee development isn’t just good for growth - it’s also a smart way to unlock financial benefits for your business. With openHR’s free training registers, you can easily track every workshop, course, or skills program your team completes. And because these records are structured and audit‑ready, they don’t just help you manage training - they also support your SDL claims, turning compliance into opportunity.

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1. Why Training Registers Matter

  • Every business invests in employee development (whether internal or external training), but without proper records, those efforts often go unnoticed.
  • openHR’s free training register feature ensures every course, workshop, internal training, or skills program is logged against the employee profile.

2. Compliance & SDL Benefits

  • In South Africa, SDL contributions can be reclaimed through workplace skills plans and annual training reports.
  • Accurate registers provide the evidence needed to support claims, reducing admin headaches and maximising rebates.


3. How openHR Simplifies It

  • Automatic linking: Each training entry ties directly to the employee record.
  • Centralised reporting: Export registers for submission to your SETA through your skills development facilitator.
  • Audit‑ready: Transparent logs mean you’re prepared for compliance checks.

4. Practical Example

  • Suppose your company runs a safety workshop. With openHR, you record:
    • Date, facilitator, and topic
    • Employees who attended
    • Certificates issued
  • When SDL claims are due, your register is a click away right with your payroll - no manual spreadsheets required.

5. The Bigger Picture

  • Training registers aren’t just about compliance; they help track growth, identify skill gaps, and prove investment in people.
  • By offering this feature free, openHR empowers small businesses to compete with enterprise HR systems and get to claim SDL payments back.

openHR doesn’t just give you free payroll - it also equips you with the HR tools that make compliance effortless. From leave and loans to training registers, every feature is designed to save you time and even put money back in your pocket through government refunds. And when those registers help you maximise SDL claims, you’re not only investing in your people - you’re reclaiming real cash for your business. With openHR, free payroll is just the beginning of a smarter, more sustainable way to run your company.

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