The following is the News flash 2023-10 published by the PAGSA on March 6, 2023 regarding the Tribute to Dave Teron

A TRIBUTE TO DAVE TERON ON HIS PASSING

It was with great sadness that I heard the news of the passing of Dave Teron on Tuesday 28th February 2023.

Some of those who are new to payrolls might not know of him, but Dave played a major role in achieving recognition for payrolls in South Africa as a financial system that stands independently of other systems on its own feet.

Besides opening his own payroll supplier company, Paywell, in the early 1980’s, Dave also established both the South African Payroll Association as well as the Payroll Academy that has helped thousands of learners over the years to achieve a National Diploma in Payroll Administration Services, putting them in a position to be able to seek job opportunities in this field.

In 1989, with the assistance of the SARS Director of law at the time, Mr Ian Meikeljohn, the Payroll Authors Group was established to assist both SARS and payroll suppliers to provide for the complexity of the administration of the SITE
requirements in their respective systems.

The five payroll provider companies that were instrumental in the establishment of the PAG were Accsys, Paywell (represented by Dave), Paywise, QPAC, and VIP Payroll.

In short, Dave can only be described as a ‘baanbreker’ of the South African payroll world.

He was a regular figure in the gym and spent much of his free time in diving spots around the world, including Indonesia (particularly Bali) and the remote waters of New Guinea, taking beautiful underwater photographs of the reefs and seawater life.

Dave’s surviving family includes his wife, two children, and grandchildren. We send our condolences to them during this difficult time.

From the PAGSA and from Rob Cooper in particular, thank you Dave for your massive contribution to payrolls over the years.

Rest in peace.