OptiBuzz
CCMA
SASLAW & AHI Member
Expert Labour Law Compliance for South African Businesses
Navigate CCMA disputes and HR compliance with confidence. OptiHR strengthens your team with practical, preventative support — without the cost of a full-time hire.
Book your free consultation
10+
Years of HR & Labour Law Expertise
100+
CCMA & Bargaining Council Cases Resolved
50+
Organisations Supported
Who we are
You run your business.
Let OptiHR perfect your HR solutions, compliance, and AI strategy.
Founded by Raymond Hauptfleisch — admitted attorney, qualified HR practitioner, and former educator — OptiHR removes the risk from HR. We don't stop at advice on paper; we implement practical, legally sound solutions that protect your business and free you to focus on growth. Through OptiAI, our AI consulting arm, we help organisations put intelligent automation to work in ways that fit how they actually operate.
Explore our services
Company Secretary Services
Professional company governance, CIPC filings, and legal compliance for private businesses.
Compliance
Comprehensive support ensuring statutory, CIPC, and regulatory compliance for your business.
Employment Equity
Policies and support for achieving workplace equity and compliance with employment laws.
HR Policy Development
Custom HR policies designed to strengthen business processes and legal compliance.
HR Training
Essential HR skills and compliance training for managers and employees.
Industrial Relations
Expert mediation, dispute resolution, and support for healthy industrial relations.
Job Evaluation
Objective job evaluation to optimize role clarity and compensation structures.
Labour Audits
Thorough audits to identify labour risks and maintain legal compliance.
Performance Management
Strategies and systems for enhancing employee performance and accountability.
Retrenchments
Guidance and policy for compliant, fair, and strategic retrenchment processes.
Workplace Discipline
Clear policies and training for managing discipline in the workplace.
Workplace Wellness Programs
Wellness initiatives to boost productivity and employee wellbeing.
Ready to get started?
Book a Free Consultation
Don't wait for a CCMA case, a bargaining council dispute, or a compliance failure to show you where things went wrong. Book a free consultation with OptiHR and put proper HR in place before issues escalate.
Book your free consultation
OptiBuzz
Practical HR and labour law insights for South African businesses.
Browse all articles
Who we serve
Expert HR support for every type of organisation
Whether you're a growing business, a large enterprise, or an independent school, OptiHR has the expertise to protect your people, your compliance, and your reputation.
Small Businesses
Professional HR without the full-time cost
Running a small business is demanding — HR compliance shouldn't add to that burden. OptiHR gives you qualified, practical HR support only when you need it, at a fraction of the cost of a permanent hire.
Labour audits & compliance
Disciplinary & grievance handling
CCMA representation
Find out how we help
Large Businesses
Specialist depth for complex HR environments
Even strong HR teams can't cover every angle. We partner with your HR department as a trusted extension — handling unions, bargaining councils, and high-stakes disputes so your team can focus on strategy.
Collective bargaining & union engagement
Policy development & compliance frameworks
Training & facilitation for HR teams
Find out how we help
Independent Schools
We understand both the classroom and the courtroom
Independent schools face unique HR challenges that traditional consultants rarely understand. Our founder is an admitted attorney, qualified HR practitioner, and former educator — giving schools a partner built for their world.
SACE compliance & governance reviews
Staff contracts & employment frameworks
Dispute resolution & board support
Find out how we help
AI in the Workplace
Strategy, governance, and people support for AI adoption
Introducing AI into your organisation is as much a people challenge as a technology one. OptiHR helps businesses and schools build AI roadmaps, update HR frameworks, and lead their workforce through the transition with confidence.
AI readiness assessments & roadmapping
HR policy, contracts & POPIA compliance
Workforce reskilling & change management
Find out how we help
Common HR questions answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Get quick answers to the most common HR compliance and labour law questions.
View all FAQs
Do labour laws apply to small businesses?
What happens if we're found non-compliant?
We already have an HR manager. Why do we need OptiHR?
What is the CCMA and how can OptiHR help?
What Our Clients Say
What Our Clients Say
OptiHR saved us from what could've been a huge loss. They gave us structure, and now I know we're protected.
OwnerAccounting Firm @ Gauteng
OptiHR helped us bring consistency across the business. Their training and policy frameworks gave our managers the tools to handle issues the right way, every time.
Group HR DirectorRetail Company @ National
OptiHR gave us the clarity we needed. They helped us modernise our governance, resolve a sensitive issue, and put the right systems in place. We now feel protected and supported.
PrincipalIndependent School @ South Africa