POS weighing scales from CAS and Mettler-Toledo connect directly to TimeWorks software to automate price calculation for weighed goods. Butcheries, delis, grocery stores, and bakeries benefit from instant price computation based on current per-kilogram rates, with the option to print a barcode label or push the line item directly to the receipt. SARS-compliant pricing is maintained automatically when you update price-per-kilogram in the back office.
Every product TimeWorks supplies is configured and tested for the specific demands of South African trading conditions, including load shedding resilience, rand pricing, and SARS compliance.
Place a product on the scale and TimeWorks POS immediately displays the price-per-kilogram rate and calculated selling price. This eliminates manual calculation errors at the counter, speeds up serving time for busy butcheries and delis, and ensures every transaction charges the correct amount. Price changes in the back office apply to the scale immediately.
South African consumer protection regulations require that receipts for weighed goods display the measured weight, unit price per kilogram, and VAT-inclusive total. TimeWorks scales output all required fields automatically to the receipt printer. This keeps your business compliant without requiring staff to manually capture any data.
Models with integrated label printers allow butcheries and delis to produce a barcode label the moment an item is weighed. The label includes product name, weight, price per kilogram, total price, best-before date (if applicable), and a scannable barcode for checkout. This is the standard workflow in South African supermarket counters and speeds up the customer handoff significantly.
The POS Weighing Scale works directly with TimeWorks POS across these industry sectors. Click through to see full industry-specific solutions.
Yes. The South African National Metrology Institute (NMISA) requires that scales used for trade purposes meet OIML Class III accuracy standards and are verified by a registered service provider. TimeWorks supplies only OIML-certified CAS and Mettler-Toledo scales and can arrange the initial verification and annual re-certification as required by the Measuring Instruments Act. Using an uncertified scale for trade transactions can result in fines from the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS).
TimeWorks scales connect to the POS terminal via RS-232 serial or USB. The POS software polls the scale continuously and captures the weight reading the moment it stabilises. The system then looks up the stored price per kilogram for the selected product and calculates the sell price automatically. The transaction line item is created in the POS with weight, unit price, and total price without any manual entry. This connection is configured during installation and tested thoroughly before handover.
Yes. TimeWorks POS stores price-per-kilogram rates for all your weighed products in the product database. When the cashier selects a product on the POS terminal before weighing, the system retrieves the correct rate for that product and applies it to the scale reading. Butcheries typically have 20 to 80 different cuts at different rates. Programmable PLU keys on the scale provide fast product selection for your most common items, while the full product list is accessible through the POS touchscreen for less frequent products.
TimeWorks will assess your current setup, recommend the right configuration, and handle full installation and staff training. No guesswork, no wasted spend.