“Okiru” (起きる) is a Japanese word that primarily means
to rise, to wake up, to get up.
That spirit drives everything we do.

Okiru Consulting is a South African compliance and advisory firm built to do more than tick boxes. We help businesses grow through compliance, not just survive it.

We’re proud to be a member of the Association of B-BBEE Professionals (ABP) and a certified B-BBEE Level 2 contributor, reflecting both our technical expertise and our commitment to meaningful transformation in South Africa

By combining deep sector knowledge with AI-powered Compliance Agents, we turn complex requirements into clear, actionable strategies that unlock measurable business value.

Compliance in South Africa is complex, high-stakes and constantly shifting. But it shouldn’t slow you down. That’s why we’ve built a compliance ecosystem where AI and human expertise work hand in hand.

Our AI tools handle evidence gathering, scorecard tracking and reporting.
Our consultants focus on strategy, implementation and results.

The outcome? Faster submissions, fewer errors, and more B-BBEE points on the board.

Our Methodology: The Okiru Way

Design Your Compliance Roadmap
We turn insights into an actionable plan.
Your transformation goals align with your business priorities, while we streamline reporting to cut turnaround times, reduce audit risk, and maximise B-BBEE points.

Structure

Implement

Put the Plan Into Action
Our consultants and AI Compliance Agents automate reporting, simplify submissions, and manage data with precision — from WSP/ATR to bursary management.
The result: fast execution and audit-ready reports every time.

Monitor, Measure, Improve
We track results continuously, adapting to regulatory changes and finding new efficiencies. With ongoing optimisation, you sustain compliance, reduce costs and keep improving your transformation outcomes.

Optimise

Why Choose Us

Okiru goes beyond advice. We deliver measurable outcomes, higher B-BBEE scores, faster reporting and audit-ready compliance. Backed by AI tools, implementation support and proven partners who make results certain.

Higher B-BBEE points

Boost your B-BBEE points with tailored education and efficient processes, measurable scorecard improvements through smart education and streamlined processes.

Audit-ready reporting

Cut reporting turnaround with AI-powered compliance agents. Our AI compliance agents ensure your data is accurate, organised, and verifiable.

Future-proof strategy

Stay ahead of change with strategies that adapt as regulations shift. We keep you ahead of regulatory shifts, ensuring today’s plan still works tomorrow.

Services

Our Partners

FAQ

How do bursaries contribute to B-BBEE compliance in South Africa?

Bursaries for black South African students count under the Skills Development element of the B-BBEE scorecard. Okiru ensures every bursary is fully compliant, aligned to critical skills, and supported by audit-ready documentation.

What are the deadlines for Employment Equity reporting in 2025?

A: EE reports must be submitted by 15 January each year, and sectoral 5-year plans by 1 September 2025. Okiru provides EE audits, target alignment and filing support to keep companies compliant.

What happens if my company does not meet Employment Equity targets?

Non-compliance risks fines of up to 10% of annual turnover, reputational damage and exclusion from procurement. Okiru helps mitigate this through EE planning, data analysis and workforce training.

How do learnerships benefit both my workforce and my scorecard?

Learnerships unlock B-BBEE points, SETA grants, and tax rebates while upskilling staff or unemployed learners. Okiru’s online, QCTO-accredited programmes are AI-enabled and customisable to business needs.

Can learnerships be used for current employees?

Yes. Employed learners (18.1) strengthen internal skills pipelines, while unemployed learners (18.2) create social impact. Both pathways contribute to B-BBEE points and business transformation.

What is the Higher ED Access Fund?

It’s a vehicle that funds students from LSM 6 or lower households to study at top South African universities in critical skills like AI, Data, ICT and finance. It creates measurable impact while delivering Skills Development and SED compliance.

What is the Fundisa Retail Fund and why is it relevant to financial services companies?

The Fundisa Retail Fund is a regulated education savings and investment vehicle. Financial services companies investing in it earn bonus FSC scorecard points, transparent B-BBEE reporting, and reputational gains while supporting South Africa’s education system.

How does Okiru support Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD)?

We run supplier registration, vetting, and scoring systems. Corporates gain procurement efficiency, B-BBEE recognition, and transparent reporting, while emerging suppliers gain access to growth opportunities.

How does Okiru ensure audit-ready evidence for verification?

We manage the full compliance lifecycle, from data collection and dashboards to documentation packs and verification agent liaison. Every spend is tracked, evidenced and ready for audit.

Does Okiru offer IT and digital advisory services?

Yes. We advise on IT hardware/software, licensing, and CRM/MarTech strategy. The goal is cost efficiency, productivity improvement and alignment with compliance and ESG goals.

How does Okiru use data and AI for compliance and reporting?

We integrate sources (HRIS, LMS, finance), cleanse data, and deliver live dashboards/scorecards, document vaults, and automated evidence packs for verifiers. This reduces risk and shortens verification cycles.

Why choose Okiru as a transformation partner?

Because we combine deep sector expertise, AI-enabled tools and end-to-end delivery. We don’t just advise, we implement, track and guarantee results that are both audit-ready and strategically valuable.

Okiru combines AI compliance agents, expert advisors, and implementation partners to deliver measurable outcomes: higher B-BBEE scores, reduced delays, and future-proof strategies.

Turn Compliance Into Competitive Advantage