Strategy Consulting

Human Capital Consulting

We help organisations build compliant, stable and high-performing workforces.

From Employment Equity Act compliance to end-to-end HR advisory, our work turns workforce obligations into operational advantage.

Strengthen Your Human Capital Strategy

Strategy consulting for B-BBEE, ESG, and data analytics | Okiru Consulting

Why Human Capital Matters

People risk is business risk.
When human capital is mismanaged, the consequences show up in audits, disputes, regulatory penalties, and stalled performance.

Many organisations lack the internal HR capacity, governance frameworks, or legal confidence to manage the full employee lifecycle consistently — from recruitment and contracts to performance, discipline, and exits.

Okiru delivers practical, audit-ready human capital solutions that strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and support sustainable performance. We operate at the intersection of HR governance, labour legislation, and organisational effectiveness, ensuring your people practices stand up to scrutiny and enable growth.

Employment Equity Consulting

EE due diligence & gap analysis
Barriers analysis
Equal pay audits
EE Plans (EEA13)
EEA2 & EEA4 reporting
Compliance certificate readiness

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Human Resource Consulting

End-to-end HR advisory across the full employee lifecycle.

Talent acquisition & onboarding
Performance management
Employee relations & CCMA support
HR compliance & policy development
Culture, engagement & retention
Exit & transition management
Ongoing HR advisory

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Training

Employment Equity Committee Training
Diversity, Inclusion & Disability Awareness Training
Employment Equity & Labour Legislation Compliance Training (for management and HR)
Performance Management & Incapacity Handling Training (aligned to labour law requirements)
Skills Development & Mandatory Grant Compliance Training
Managing Discipline, Misconduct & Fair Process Training

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Explore our Learnership Programmes

Build Skills. Strengthen Compliance. Create Opportunity.

Our learnership programmes help organisations develop future-ready talent while meeting Skills Development and B-BBEE objectives with structured, compliant implementation from start to finish.

FAQs

What are the key changes in the 2025 Employment Equity Act?

The 2025 amendments introduce sector-specific numerical targets and new planning requirements for designated employers.

As of April 2025, employers must align EE plans to legally binding numerical targets per sector and prepare five-year plans. Compliance certificates are required for certain contracts, making updated planning essential.

Who must comply with the Employment Equity Act in South Africa?

Designated employers with 50 or more employees must comply with the Employment Equity Act.

Employers with at least 50 employees are required to eliminate unfair discrimination, implement affirmative action measures, submit EE plans and reports, and work towards representation targets.

What is the difference between unfair discrimination and affirmative action?

Unfair discrimination is prohibited, while affirmative action actively promotes equitable employment opportunities.

The Act prohibits discrimination based on protected grounds and requires employers to implement affirmative action to correct past imbalances and achieve equitable representation across levels.

How can HR consulting help with Employment Equity compliance?

HR consulting helps businesses navigate EE legislation, develop compliant plans, and embed equitable practices.

Specialised consultants support workforce analysis, plan development, committee training, reporting, barrier identification and implementation of practical measures to ensure ongoing compliance.

What are common barriers to effective Employment Equity implementation?

Barriers include unconscious bias, outdated policies and resistance to change.

Structural policies, lack of skills development, internal bias and cultural resistance can impede equity progress; tailored strategies help organisations overcome these hurdles.

What are the risks of not complying with Employment Equity requirements?

Non-compliance can result in fines, legal consequences and missed business opportunities.

Failing to meet EE obligations may lead to financial penalties, exclusion from government contracts and reputational damage, making compliance a strategic priority.