James McKerrell

James McKerrell, Chief Executive Officer, CRS Technologies (Pty) Ltd

 

After qualifying in the accounting field and having run a Fund Raising entity, James became interested in technology and joined CRS as a consultant way back in 1991. He was tasked with starting the CRS Cape Town office, and later moved back to Johannesburg as Ops Director, where he took over the management of the business and today plays an active role in the development of CRS's people, products, new markets and solutions.

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CRS Technologies is a provider of services and solutions to the Human Resources and Payroll markets in Africa in general and South Africa in particular.

Established in 1985, the company has served as the premier provider of HR systems, solutions and remuneration products to business across expanding market segments.

 

CRS is a signatory to the Information Technology Association (ITA) and a member of the Payroll Authors Group of South Africa.

 

It is also a member of the South African Payroll Association, South African Rewards Association and the Institute of People Management.

 

James is passionate about the products and services, not forgetting their people and customers. He has a wonderful and supportive family and enjoys fly fishing (fishing not catching!) in his spare time.

 

As chairman of The South African Payroll Association (SAPA), James has to strategically focus the efforts of the EXCO to enhance the profile of the Association, increase membership, and also engage with other international Payroll Associations to form a “global body”.

 

He enjoys MC’ing the annual conferences and workshops that SAPA hosts as this gives him an opportunity to engage with the members. James is passionate about having payroll professionals recognized as professionals and spends much time lobbying for this cause.

James is pleased to be involved with the Association’s endeavour to become the accreditation body of payroll professionals in SA.

Website: www.crs.co.za