WhatsApp-native staff comms
Staff never download an app — every request happens in the WhatsApp they already have open.
The management necessities.
Everything a manager needs to run the roster, built around the WhatsApp your staff already use.
Staff comms
Everything your team needs, over the WhatsApp they already use.
Off requests via WhatsApp
Staff ask for a day off on WhatsApp, and managers approve or deny.
Sick day reporting
Sick reports reach the manager instantly, and you can call in your standby from the same screen.
Role-matched shift swaps
The system checks eligibility automatically before a swap ever reaches your desk.
Rostering
From availability to a finished roster.
Auto-generated roster builder
Build a full week’s roster from staff availability in seconds, not hours.
Weekly or monthly availability
Set the cadence that matches how your venue actually schedules staff.
Standby system
Keep a bench of on-call staff ready for last-minute gaps.
Local calendar awareness
South African public holidays surface automatically so nobody gets scheduled by accident on a day off.
Custom roles & departments
Build your own role structure — kitchen, front of house, management — however your venue actually organises.
Insight
See how your venue is running.
Live manager dashboard
See today’s roster, pending requests, and coverage gaps the moment you open the app.
Staff hours tracking
See hours and shifts worked per person - for the week, or the month.
Roster export & print
Clean PDF or CSV exports for kitchen printouts or payroll handoff.
Built for South Africa
Global rostering tools weren’t built for how we work here.
Tools like 7shifts and Sling assume every team is glued to an app. OpShifts meets your staff where they already are — WhatsApp — and prices simply, in rand, for how South African venues actually staff up.
- 01 No app download, ever — staff use the WhatsApp already on their phone.
- 02 Simple rand pricing, based on team size.
- 03 South African public holidays and local leave patterns, built in.
Built for Restaurants · Cafés · Estate Venues · Cloud Kitchens · Multi-location Groups
Questions, answered
Is our staff data private and secure?
Yes — all rostering and availability data is encrypted in transit and at rest, and is never sold or shared with third parties. You own your data.
What if WhatsApp is unreliable or a staff member changes numbers?
WhatsApp is how your team already reaches each other, so it is rarely the weak link. If someone changes number, a manager updates it on their profile in the dashboard and messages go to the new number straight away.
What does it actually cost?
From R399 a month per venue, billed in rand, depending on the size of your team. Your first month is free, with no card and no commitment. See Plans for the full breakdown.