Interfront 2025 Annual Report

42 INTERFRONT ANNUAL REPORT 2025 INDICATOR 1.3 DEVELOP, ENHANCE AND EXPAND THE e@SYFILE PLATFORM AND SYSTEMS TO MEET SARS BUSINESS AND LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS PROVIDE TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO EMPLOYERS AND PAYROLL ADMINISTRATORS The e@syFile platform is the backbone for Employers and Payroll Administrators to electronically engage with SARS. The platform undergoes continuous evolution through regular upgrades and enhancements to keep up with the changing requirements of Employers and Payroll Administrators, as well as any legislative changes. This evolution requires a robust technical skillset and experience, since the sustainability of these critical systems depends on investments in developing, modernising and enhancing both of the application system and the underlying technology platforms. Additionally, Interfront provides training services to Employers and Payroll Administrators. This holistic approach aims to meet the ever-evolving needs of stakeholders and maintain the necessary proficiency to support the platform effectively. OUTCOME Develop, enhance, and expand the e@syFile platform and systems to meet SARS business and legislative requirements. OUTPUT Sprints/Software delivered on time, to specifications and within budget as set out and agreed to in the Work Order (WO). AUDITED ACTUAL PERFORMANCE 2022/2023 AUDITED ACTUAL PERFORMANCE 2023/2024 New Measure from the 2023/2024 financial year e@syFile Employer Re-platform (WO194). ACHIEVED Uploaded v800.00.18 to SARS on 28 June 2023 (Q1). 31 July 2023 uploaded e@syFile replatform v22 (Q2) 2 August 2023 uploaded e@syFile re-platform v23 (Q2). 15 August 2023 uploaded e@syFile re-platform v24 (Q2). 1 September 2023 uploaded e@syFile re-platform v25 (Q2). 18 September 2023 uploaded e@syFile re-platform v26 (Q2). 5 October to 7 December 2023 11 releases were uploaded to SARS. The 11 releases included bug fixes and the following functionality. (Q3): Emp501 Submissions Full Installer Smart Search Historical data backup 11 January 2024 to 28 March 2024 6 releases were uploaded to SARS. The 6 releases included bug fixes and functionality (Q4).