Human Resources

In Human Resources Advisory, we help organisations nurture and manage theirmost valuable asset their people. We partner with organisations to build humancapital systems that are equitable, compliant, and performance-driven. We assist clients in strengthening the full employment lifecycle from workforce planning andrecruitment to employee relations, capability development, and leadershipsuccession.

Strategic Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition

Workforce Planning and Analysis – We align workforce structures toorganisational strategy by assessing existing skills, forecasting future needs, andidentifying critical gaps. This enables informed staffing decisions and proactivetalent pipeline development.
Recruitment Frameworks and Process Design – We design recruitment systemsthat ensure fairness, consistency, and compliance with the Employment EquityAct. Our models cover advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, and appointmentprotocols.
Executive Search and Selection – We provide targeted search and advisorysupport for leadership and specialised positions, to ensure alignment betweencandidate competencies, organisational values, and strategic goals.
Diversity and Equity Integration – We develop recruitment and mobility plans thatadvance demographic transformation and workforce inclusivity across alloccupational levels.

Role Profiling, Job Evaluation, and Remuneration Structuring

Role Profiling and Job Architecture – We standardise role definitions and jobdescriptions to ensure clarity, accountability, and consistency across theorganisation.
Job Evaluation and Grading Systems – We implement structured gradingframeworks to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. Our approachensures that job value and remuneration are proportionate to responsibility andcomplexity.
Remuneration Benchmarking and Pay Equity Reviews – We conduct salarybenchmarking studies and identify inequities that may contravene Section 6(4) ofthe Employment Equity Act.
Total Reward Strategy Design – We assist organisations in designing integratedreward systems that balance monetary and non-monetary recognition, linkingperformance, motivation, and retention.

Employee Relations, Discipline, and Compliance

Labour Law and Policy Compliance – We review HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Employment Equity Act (EEA), and Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Disciplinary Case Management – We conduct independent investigations into alleged misconduct, discrimination, or harassment cases, and produce objective reports that withstand legal and procedural scrutiny.
Hearing Facilitation and Procedural Oversight – We chair or advise on disciplinary hearings, and ensure due process and proportionality in sanctions or corrective measures.
Workplace Mediation and Conflict Resolution – We facilitate structured dialogue and mediation processes to resolve workplace disputes early, rebuild relationships, and maintain team cohesion.

Performance Management and Capability Development

Performance Management Frameworks – We design systems that connect individual performance with strategic objectives, using balanced scorecards, KPIs, or OKR models to promote accountability and continuous improvement.
Appraisal and Feedback Systems – We develop appraisal tools and processes that ensure fairness, objectivity, and developmental value. This includes training managers in performance coaching and feedback delivery.
Competency Frameworks – We define behavioural, technical, and leadership competencies for different occupational levels to guide recruitment, assessment, and promotion decisions.
Learning and Development Strategy – We identify training needs through skills audits and align development plans with organisational priorities. This includes both technical upskilling and soft-skill development.
Capacity Building for Managers – We equip leaders with the ability to manage teams, conduct fair evaluations, and foster continuous learning in their units.

Employee Engagement, Culture, and Retention

Engagement and Satisfaction Surveys – We design and administer surveys and focus groups to measure employee morale, trust, and commitment.
Culture Audits and Alignment – We assess the degree to which organisational culture supports stated values, strategy, and transformation goals, and identify both enablers and inhibitors of high performance.

Leadership Coaching and Executive Development

Leadership Assessment and Diagnostics – We employ psychometric tools and 360° feedback processes to identify leadership strengths and gaps.
Executive Coaching and Mentorship – We provide coaching programmes that enhance self-awareness, resilience, and strategic leadership capacity.
Leadership Transition Support – We assist newly appointed executives in navigating onboarding challenges, team integration, and role redefinition to ensure early success.
Leadership Culture Building – We work with executive teams to model values based, ethical, and inclusive leadership that aligns with organisational culture and strategy.

Our Approach

Our HR Advisory approach integrates legal compliance, organisational psychology, and strategic workforce design. Every intervention is grounded in South African labour law and international best practice. At Perspicuity Consulting, we believe people are not a cost to manage but a capacity to grow. Our role is to build HR systems that protect dignity, drive performance, and create organisations where people and purpose thrive together.