How We Work

We believe people strategy should be structured, practical, and aligned with business reality.
Our approach is grounded in experience, compliance awareness, and a deep understanding of how people and performance intersect.
We work alongside leadership teams to create clarity, stability, and measurable progress.

Understand

We begin by listening.

  • Understanding your business model

  • Taking your needs into consideration

  • Identifying operational pressure points

  • Clarifying people-related risks

  • Clarifying people-related inefficiencies

  • Aligning expectations and outcomes

No assumptions.
No generic templates.

Assess & Structure

We evaluate current systems, compliance position, and team dynamics.

From there, we:

  • Identify gaps

  • Clarify priorities

  • Develop a practical, structured plan

Every recommendation is aligned to your size, stage, and growth direction.

Implement & Support

Strategy without implementation is noise.

We:

  • Draft required policies and frameworks

  • Provide advisory guidance

  • Support leadership in execution

  • Remain available for ongoing advisory input

Professional. Discreet. Outcome-driven.

Review & Refine

Businesses evolve. So do their people challenges.

We review:

  • What’s working

  • What needs adjustment

  • What should be strengthened

Structured support ensures stability and long-term sustainability.

Investment

CB Advisory offers flexible pricing structures depending on scope, duration, and business size. All rates exclude VAT (if applicable).

Executive & Business Support

Flexible Support Options

  • Hourly (ad-hoc): R650 - R900

  • Half-Day (4 hours): R2,800 - R4,000

  • Full-Day (8 hours): R5,000 - R7,500

Monthly Retainers
(Minimum 3-month commitment)

  • Starter (20 hrs): R14,000 - R18,000

  • Growth (40 hrs): R24,000 - R32,000

  • Executive (60-80 hrs): R38,000 - R55,000

Retainers provide structured, reliable support without the cost of a full-time hire.

HR & People Consulting

Daily consulting rates vary based on business size and project complexity:

  • SME / Small Business: R10,000 - R15,000 per day

  • Corporate / Large Business: R15,000 - R20,000 per day

  • Specialist ER / IR & Compliance: R20,000 - R25,000+ per day

Half-day engagements available (approximately 60% of daily rate). Travel and related expenses billed separately where applicable.

Custom retainers and long-term projects can be structured on request.

Practical people advisory. Structured guidance. Sustainable growth.