Message from the MD – Steven Cohen

I really believe that Sage Pastel is a great company to work for.

Sage Pastel is a proud member of Sage; a global software company focused on the accounting, payroll and taxation software solutions markets. Our people are energetic and passionate about their jobs and committed to a high level of customer service. Just think about it, thousands of businesses rely on our software each and every day to run their operations smoothly. It's only through the hard work, dedication and successes of our employees that we continue to grow and gain market recognition.

We are proud of our past accomplishments and excited about our future challenges.

Now – come and join the Sage Pastel team!

Professional

• We must all create a professional image and perception of Sage Pastel by acting in an appropriate manner at all times.
• This includes the way we conduct ourselves, for example the way we dress and communicate with customers, business partners and suppliers.
• Professionalism also involves providing outstanding service to customers and business partners.
  

Teamwork

• TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More.
• Teamwork is the ability to work together towards a common goal.
• Assist fellow colleagues, customers, suppliers and business partners wherever you can.
• It involves working together across departments and across the business.

Passion

• Passion is the energy that drives us to be the best in all we do.
• It means being enthusiastic and excited about Sage Pastel, our company, our brand and our customers.
• Passion means showing a willingness to go the extra mile and always exceed expectations.
• We are encouraged to have fun at work but at the same time be motivated to perform our best.

Reliable

• Reliability entails being accountable for your actions, and every decision you make.
• It means being committed and loyal to Sage Pastel in every way, i.e. to the brand, to your work and to your colleagues.
• Accountants recommend Sage Pastel - reliability is central to our product, our brand and the way we run our business on a daily basis.

Integrity

• Integrity means acting with honesty and fairness in everything you do. We must all be straightforward and honest in our professional and business relationships.
• Confidentiality ties in with Integrity – do not misuse information regarding our clients, our company or our people for personal advantage or for the benefit of third parties. 

Respect

• Treat all colleagues with respect, fairness and appreciation, and above all respect yourself!
• Encourage and embrace the diverse mix of people, viewpoints, talents and experiences found at Sage Pastel.
• Respect others by demonstrating courtesy and good manners, e.g. In your e-mails to colleagues and clients, in the way you talk to people and greeting your colleagues.

Employee Wellbeing Programme

At Sage Pastel we value work/life balance, and have an Employee Wellness Programme for our staff. This programme offers a variety of mental, physical and financial health, wellness and work/life services for all employees (including partners and immediate family). This support service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Sense of Community Spirit

Sage Pastel Accounting has recently won a prize for community spirit at the annual Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Awards. We participate in a number of community spirit initiatives, such as Habitat for Humanity, the Thuthuka Accountancy Olympiad, the 702 Small Business Awards, Aids Day initiatives and Easter Egg Drives to name a few.

Conference Centre

Conferencing@Sage is a modern and stylish conference centre that delivers exceptional food and décor. Facilities include twelve training rooms, one auditorium and two function venues.

Restaurant Facilities

There is a staff restaurant that also provides catering for training, meetings and functions, as well as a Europa convenience store which stocks a variety of items including magazines, cigarettes, cold drinks, chips, chocolates etc. You never need to leave the office – everything is right here.

Gym

Fitness & health is what we should all be striving toward: it’s about looking and feeling great. We have an on-site gym with state-of-the-art equipment, as well as personalised exercise and wellness programmes.