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Convenience Store POS
Stocked and Scanning.

Fast barcode scanning, real-time stock control, and supplier management built for South African convenience stores, forecourt shops, and township spaza retail.

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5 REORDERS
Bread - Albany Brown (loaf) R22.99
Airtime - MTN R10 Voucher R10.00
Eggs - Large (tray of 30) R89.00
Today Convenience Store
Transactions
312
Avg Basket
R68
Low Stock
5 SKUs
Built for Convenience Store

Six Features That Run
Your Convenience Store.

Purpose-built modules that address the real operational demands of convenience store businesses in South Africa.

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Fast Barcode Scanning

Continuous barcode scanning without a confirm step between items keeps queues moving during taxi-rank peak hours and lunch-time rushes. The POS handles standard barcodes, price-embedded barcodes on weighed products, and manual price lookup for loose produce all from the same transaction screen without the cashier switching between modes.

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Real-Time Stock Deduction

Every sale deducts stock in real time across all categories, from bread and milk to airtime vouchers and toiletries. Low stock alerts trigger when a product falls below your set minimum level, and reorder reports are generated per supplier so you can place your Makro, PnP Wholesale, or local distributor order with accurate quantities. No more running out of your fastest-moving lines before the week ends.

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Supplier and Purchase Order Management

Manage multiple suppliers per product category with your negotiated cost prices stored against each SKU. Generate purchase orders directly from the reorder report and track deliveries against the purchase order to ensure you receive exactly what you ordered at the agreed price. Landed cost tracking factors in any delivery fees so your margin calculation per product line is accurate rather than estimated.

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Multiple Payment Types

Accept cash, card, tap-to-pay, and voucher payments in a single transaction. The POS handles split payments where a customer pays partially in cash and the balance by card, a common scenario in convenience retail. Airtime and electricity token vending integration is available, turning your convenience store into a full financial services point for your community.

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Promotional Pricing and Specials

Run date-bounded promotions on specific products or categories without manually repricing each item. Promotional prices activate and deactivate automatically at the configured time. Bundle deals, buy-two-get-one offers, and loyalty member pricing apply at the point of scan without the cashier needing to remember which items are on special on any given day.

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End-of-Day Cash Management

Daily cash-up routines, till float management, and cash-in/cash-out recording keep your daily reconciliation accurate and reduce shrinkage. The system generates a variance report comparing expected cash against actual, flagging any discrepancies for investigation. Multiple cashier sessions per till allow you to perform mid-day shift changes with a per-shift cash-up rather than waiting until close.

Why TimeWorks

Built for
South African business.

25 years of South African retail and hospitality experience drives every module. The system is designed around the realities of trading in South Africa, including load shedding resilience, rand-based reporting, and local compliance requirements.

25+
Years in SA Retail
SQL
Backed Architecture
700+
SA Businesses
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Queue Speed at Peak Times

Continuous scanning and simple payment prompts reduce transaction time so you can serve the morning queue, lunchtime rush, and after-school peak without a bottleneck at the counter.

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Never Run Out of Top Lines

Automatic low stock alerts and supplier-sorted reorder reports ensure your fastest-moving bread, milk, and airtime lines are restocked before you lose a sale.

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Shrinkage Control

Cashier-level transaction logs, void tracking, and daily cash variance reporting help identify theft or process errors before they become significant losses.

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Rental Options Available

No large capital outlay required. Rental packages include hardware, software, setup, and ongoing support, ideal for businesses managing cashflow through growth phases.

TimeWorks POS terminal at a real convenience store checkout counter
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Real Convenience Store.
Real Results.

This is what a TimeWorks setup looks like at a real convenience store checkout. Terminal, cash drawer, and scanner handling high-volume quick transactions all day. Fast scanning, accurate stock counts, and every transaction captured to SQL in real time.

Our POS rental programme means you get the full terminal setup without capital outlay. Daily, weekly, or monthly terms available, with full support included.

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25+

Years in SA Retail

Trusted by convenience store operators across South Africa.

R99

Daily Rental Available

Full POS terminal with scanner and cash drawer, no capital outlay.

24/7

Always-On Support

Convenience stores run long hours. Our support matches yours.

Common Questions

Convenience Store-specific questions about TimeWorks POS.

Yes. TimeWorks supports standard barcode scanning for pre-packaged products alongside manual price-lookup and quantity-entry for weighed or loose products. Price-embedded barcodes, used by some suppliers to encode the weight and price in the barcode itself, are also supported. For spaza shops or convenience stores selling bulk dry goods by weight, the POS can be connected to a compatible scale that transmits the weight directly to the transaction screen, eliminating manual entry errors. Your team can handle every product type from a single till interface without switching between different systems.
TimeWorks deducts stock in real time on every sale, regardless of whether the product is scanned, selected from a menu, or entered manually. The back-office software allows you to set a minimum stock level for each SKU, and the system generates a daily low-stock report sorted by supplier. This report becomes your shopping list for your Makro, PnP Wholesale, or local distributor run. Supplier-specific purchase orders can be generated directly from the report, with quantities pre-filled based on your reorder points. You confirm and submit the order, and when the delivery arrives, a goods-received entry updates your stock levels and records the supplier invoice cost.
TimeWorks can integrate with airtime vending and prepaid electricity token dispensing systems that are commonly used in South African convenience retail. The integration means airtime voucher sales are logged as regular POS transactions, stock is tracked per denomination and network, and cashier reconciliation includes airtime float alongside cash. Electricity token vending from the till counter is available via compatible third-party gateway integration. This turns your convenience store into a one-stop financial services point for your community, increasing foot traffic and basket size without requiring a separate vending machine or dedicated terminal.
For a single-counter spaza or small convenience store, the entry-level TimeWorks setup includes one touch-screen POS terminal, a barcode scanner, a cash drawer, and a thermal receipt printer. This setup handles several hundred transactions per day without performance issues. If your shop sells alcohol, a second display screen for age verification prompts is recommended. For stores with a back office or storage area, a second terminal running stock management and reporting allows you to process deliveries and generate orders without interrupting the sales counter. TimeWorks rental packages make this accessible without a large upfront capital outlay.
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Ready to Upgrade Your Convenience Store?
Talk to an Expert.

Talk to a TimeWorks specialist about scanning speed, stock management, and supplier ordering. Rental packages available with full hardware, setup, and support.

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