SoftBela

Salon & Barbershop Management

Salon and Barbershop Management Software for South Africa

SoftBela gives salons, barbershops and spas across South Africa appointment booking, POS and reporting in rand, with configurable VAT and a head office based in Sandton.

Rand Pricing

Set your services and products in ZAR so every sale, invoice and report reflects local pricing.

Configurable VAT

Set your VAT rate, such as the standard 15 percent, in business settings for automatic application to sales.

Card-First Checkout

Record card payments from Visa and Mastercard alongside cash and other methods at checkout with ease.

Sandton Head Office

Reach a South African head office in Sandton for support, questions or account assistance.

Card Payments and Local Habits

Card payments are the dominant way clients settle their bill at salons, barbershops and spas across South Africa, and SoftBela is built with that in mind. At checkout, staff can record Visa and Mastercard transactions quickly, alongside cash, bank transfer, split payments or other methods when a client pays in more than one way. This keeps checkout fast during busy periods and ensures every transaction is logged accurately for later reporting. Because payment methods are recorded per sale, owners can review reports showing how clients typically pay, which is useful when planning card machine capacity or staffing at the front desk during peak hours.

  • Visa and Mastercard support
  • Cash and bank transfer options
  • Split payments for one bill
  • Payment method recorded per sale

Currency and VAT Configuration

South African businesses need their pricing and tax to reflect local requirements, so SoftBela lets you set the currency to ZAR and configure your VAT rate directly in business settings. The standard VAT rate in South Africa is 15 percent, and you can apply this rate, or any other rate relevant to your business, to your services and products. Once configured, invoices, receipts and reports automatically use these settings, so your team does not need to calculate tax manually at checkout. This consistency helps salon and barbershop owners keep their pricing accurate whether they run one location or several across the country.

  • Currency set to ZAR
  • Configurable VAT rate, including 15 percent standard
  • Automatic application to invoices
  • Consistent across POS and reports

An English Interface for Everyday Use

SoftBela is available with an English interface, matching the working language used across most salons, barbershops and spas in South Africa. Staff can move through appointments, checkout, customer records and reports without needing to adapt to a foreign layout, which shortens training time for new team members. Owners reviewing reports or adjusting settings can do so in familiar terms, whether checking commission for stylists or reviewing stock levels for products. A clear, consistent interface reduces mistakes at checkout and helps staff work confidently during busy trading hours.

Managing Multiple Locations

Many South African salon and barbershop groups operate branches across cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria. SoftBela supports multi-location management from a single account, so owners can track appointments, staff schedules, inventory and sales for each branch without juggling separate systems. Reports can be viewed per branch or combined for a full picture of the business, helping owners compare performance and plan stock or staffing accordingly. Each location keeps its own staff, schedules and commission tracking, while the owner retains one login to oversee everything.

  • One account for all branches
  • Branch-level and combined reports
  • Independent staff schedules per site
  • Shared customer and loyalty data

Getting Started and Support

New SoftBela users in South Africa can start with a 48-hour free trial to explore appointments, POS, inventory and reports before deciding to continue. There are no setup fees, and the single plan at 20 USD per month includes every module. SoftBela's head office is located at 90 Rivonia Road, 2nd Floor, Webber Wentzel Building, Sandton, 2097, South Africa, and the team can be reached by phone at +27 63 595 7929 or by email at info@softbela.com for any questions during setup or ongoing use.

  • 48-hour free trial
  • No setup fees
  • 20 USD per month, all modules included
  • Head office in Sandton, phone and email support

Frequently asked questions

Can I price my services in South African rand?

Yes. You set your business currency to ZAR in settings, and SoftBela uses rand across invoices, receipts, POS and reports automatically, so your pricing stays consistent for both your team and your clients throughout the platform.

How do I apply VAT to my sales?

You configure your VAT rate, such as the standard 15 percent, in business settings, and SoftBela applies it automatically to sales and invoices from then on. Because the rate is configurable, you can adjust it if your business circumstances change.

Which payment methods can I record at checkout?

SoftBela lets you record Visa and Mastercard card payments, cash, bank transfer, split payments and other methods at checkout, matching how South African clients typically pay for salon, barbershop and spa services.

Where is SoftBela's South African office?

SoftBela's head office is at 90 Rivonia Road, 2nd Floor, Webber Wentzel Building, Sandton, 2097, South Africa. You can reach the team by phone at +27 63 595 7929 or by email at info@softbela.com for support.