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SERVICES AND RATES
Consult 500 offers simple but significant solutions to meet your People and Culture; Digitalization and Automation; and Research needs. Services are provided to direct business clients (B2B) as well as indirectly through partnerships with fellow trusted consulting firms (B2B2B). Select a service for offering details and rates.- People and Culture
- Digitalisation and Automation
- Research (Academic and Non-academic)Or learn more about the Consult 500 approach HERE.
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
People and Culture encapsulates a myriad of functions, below is a list of some of the solutions available to you. Not finding what you're looking for? Get in touch for a customised People and Culture service.
| Compliance (South Africa only) | Strategy | Culture/Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Registrations/Transfers/ Reclassifications - Employment Equity, SETA, Compensation Fund | Strategy Roll-out to Leadership/ Company-wide | Engagement Channel(s) Design, Launch, and Analysis |
| Intro to EE Workshops and EE Targets and Goals Planning | Organisational Design | Employee Experience (EX) Journey Mapping and Design |
| Compliance Submissions - Employment Equity, SETA, Compensation Fund | Performance Management/ OKR Workshopping | Well+Being Needs Analysis, and Benefit and/or Programme Composition |
| Drafting/Re-drafting Policies, Contracts, etc. for readability and usability | Change Management Workshops | Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and Employer Brand Strategy |
| 2025 Rates | South African Clients | International Clients |
|---|---|---|
| People and Culture | R1200.00/ hour | ÂŁ250 or $315 / hour |
Enquire about a retainer fee that suits your needs.
digitalization and automation
Digitalisation and Automation allow you to convert mundane administrative support into exceptional and consistent experiences, giving you more time to focus on driving impact.This service is currently limited to Zoho Recruit ATS and Zoho People HRIS users, and includes:
- Module modifications
- Modifying or creating Forms/Webforms
- Creation of Templates (copy to be provided)
- Creation of Actions
- Creation of Workflows
- Training on all modifications for 2 stakeholders
- Provision of a guide tailored to your custom set-upA recommended accompanying service would be Employee Journey Mapping.Get in touch to discuss how you'd like to build efficiencies into your People and Culture function!
| 2025 Rates excl. VAT | South African Clients | International Clients |
|---|---|---|
| Digitalization and Automation | R750.00/ hour | ÂŁ160 or $200/ hour |
Enquire about a retainer fee that suits your needs.
research
Consult 500 is passionate about research! Non-academic research generally forms part of People and Culture services and is not billed separately. Academic/pracademic research services are, however, stand-alone.Areas of interest are:
- Meaningful Work and other experiences of the workplace
- Unemployment
- Social Identity and Social Identity ChangeFind out more about founder, Natasha Haffajee's, research credentials here.
Or get in touch to discuss your research opportunity.
| 2025 Rates excl. VAT | South African Clients | International Clients |
|---|---|---|
| Research | R750.00 | ÂŁ95 or $120/ hour |
Enquire about a retainer fee that suits your needs.
Contact
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about
Consult 500 is a B-BBEE Level 1 contributor consulting firm, established in 2022. Specialising in B2B and B2B2B services, the firm is dedicated to crafting solutions that are simple yet profoundly significant. A human-centered approach ensures a deep understanding of client needs, leading to tailored strategies and actionable insights. This focus drives meaningful impact, empowering organisations and the individuals within them to achieve their full potential.CLIENTS
THE CONSULT 500 APPROACHConsultative - Cultivating a sense of ownership and deep understanding is paramount for solutions to truly take root. When people feel heard and involved, they forge a profound connection to their collective mission. This connection creates a ripple effect, elevating performance, boosting engagement, and strengthening retention—not just for those directly consulted, but for their wider circles too.Immersive - Every solution at Consult 500 is crafted through a human-centered design approach, resulting in outcomes that are not only substantial but uniquely tailored to each business and its people. The initial consultation phase is a deep dive, dedicated to truly grasping your business needs through keen observation, insightful interviews, and a thorough examination of specific scenarios.Emergent - Consult 500 thrives in uncharted territory, excelling at forging solutions for those ambiguous spaces where no pre-existing templates exist. This is where the magic happens, a dynamic process of creating, testing, and refining early versions of solutions that propel action and spark innovation.
Consult 500 Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 29 January 20241. Introduction
Consult 500 ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other applicable laws and regulations in South Africa. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information in compliance with these laws. By accessing our website or using our services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.2. Information We CollectWe collect personal information from you directly when you interact with us, such as when you:Visit our website
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The types of personal information we collect may include:- Name
Contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
- Professional information (job title, company name)
- Payment information (if applicable)
- We may also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and device identifiers, in accordance with POPIA requirements.3. How We Use Your InformationWe use the personal information we collect for the following purposes, as permitted by POPIA and other relevant laws:- To provide and improve our services
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- We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes, in compliance with POPIA.5. Data SecurityWe implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information, as required by POPIA. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.6. Your Rights and ChoicesYou have certain rights regarding your personal information under POPIA and other applicable laws, including the right to:- Access and update your personal information
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To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.7. Children's PrivacyOur services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13, in compliance with POPIA. If you believe we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13, please contact us immediately.8. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our privacy practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any updates.9. Contact UsIf you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or to exercise your rights under POPIA, please contact:
Natasha Haffajee
Founder of Consult 500
natasha@consult500.com
Consult 500 Terms of Service
Last Update: 29 January 20241. Agreement: These terms and conditions ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between Consult 500 and the client engaging our consulting services. By engaging our services, the client acknowledges and agrees to be bound by these Terms.2. Services: Consult 500 agrees to provide consulting services as agreed upon with the client. The scope of services, deliverables, and timelines will be outlined in a separate agreement or proposal.3. Payment Terms:
- Fees for services rendered by Consult 500 are outlined in the agreement or proposal and are payable as specified.
- Payment is due within 30 days of the invoice date unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
- Late payments may be subject to interest charges at the rate of 2% per month on the outstanding balance.4. Confidentiality:
- Consult 500 agrees to keep all client information confidential and to use it solely for the purpose of providing consulting services.
- Both parties agree not to disclose confidential information to any third party without the other party's prior written consent.5. Ownership of Work Product: Any work product, including reports, analysis, recommendations, and other deliverables produced by Consult 500, shall be the property of the client upon full payment of all fees.6. Limitation of Liability: Consult 500 shall not be liable to the client or any third party for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to the services provided, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise.7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction:
- These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
- Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of South Africa.8. Termination: Either party may terminate the consulting engagement upon written notice to the other party.
In the event of termination, the client shall pay Consult 500 for all services rendered up to the date of termination.9. Amendments: These Terms may only be amended in writing signed by both parties.10. Entire Agreement: These Terms constitute the entire agreement between Consult 500 and the client and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter herein.11. Contact Information: For any inquiries or notices regarding these Terms, please contact:
Natasha Haffajee
Founder of Consult 500
natasha@consult500.com