Delivering professional service excellence to our clients in HR and Recruitment;

It’s what sets us apart.

“the best HR people are a kind of hybrid: one part pastor, who hears all sins and complaints without recrimination, and one part parent, who loves and nurtures, but gives it to you fast and straight when you’re off track.”

– Jack Welch, Winning

FvT HR Consulting provides professional HR knowledge and experience combined with strategic and operational HR interventions to assist clients to implement best practice and to ensure compliance to relevant labour legislation.

Our Human Resources (HR) services entails intervention on a strategic and operational level to maintain and develop employer/employee relations with a view to improving productivity and profitability.

HR Consulting Services

We are a Cape Town based HR and Recruitment business which has recently celebrated 14 years of successful business and exponential growth. Whilst we are Cape Town based, we do have clients with a national footprint and thus provide the required support on a national basis.

Our comprehensive professional HR Consulting Services are available either on:

a retainer; hourly rate or project basis.

HR Services include:

Labour Legislation Compliance audit

Our Labour Legislation Compliance Audit offers a complete review of HR-related practices including the review of Employment Contracts, HR Policies and HR Procedures to ensure compliance with various related and applicable Labour Legislation.

Review of existing and/ or compilation of various HR Policies and Procedure

Through analysis of your Company’s HR Policies and HR Procedure requirements, we will provide the business with a set of revised or new HR Policies and Procedures in conjunction with HR and Payroll supporting documents from our applicable HR templates.

Skills Development

We facilitate a training needs analysis to identify skills development needs. We assist clients to source appropriate training interventions and providers whilst ensuring alignment of any proposed training/skills development intervention with the strategic objectives of the Company. We furthermore assist Companies with their SETA mandatory report submissions as well as applying for SETA pivotal and discretionary grant funding where required.

Employer Relations (Industrial Relations “IR”) including CCMA representation

We review the Company’s existing IR Practices, Disciplinary Code, Disciplinary Procedure, Code of Conduct and relevant supporting templates. In the absence of the aforementioned, FvT consulting will provide all requisite Policies and Templates.

We furthermore provide facilitation of training workshops for Line Managers and Supervisors in IR and provide ongoing support/advice. Further related services include Chairing of Disciplinary enquiries/hearings and support of employers at CCMA proceedings.

Performance Reviews and Performance Management

Where required we implement a Performance Review/Appraisal Management System, ideally linked to the Job-profiles. We offer effective performance review training of Managers including reviewing of Probationers. Further training and support for Line Management is available to manage Poor Work Performance (Incapacity Processes) in accordance with relevant Labour Legislation.

Organisational Restructuring

We offer clients professional advice and support pertaining to any operational requirements restructuring/ “right sizing”processes to ensure compliance with Section 189 and Section 189(A) of the Labour Relations Act.

Review of existing and/or compilation of various Employment contract templates

We conduct a needs analysis of the Company’s Employment Contract requirements and review existing Contract templates or compile new Employment Contracts whilst ensuring adherence to relevant legislation, including applicable Sectoral Determinations.

Payroll system; Personnel administration and Employee benefits Implementation

We conduct a review of the Company’s Payroll, Personnel and Employee Benefits Processes and Systems with a view to making recommendations to ensuring best practice and optimising efficiencies.

Employment Equity (EE)

We assist designated employers with the EE Act by fulfilling all the EE requirements as per the provisions of the EE Act, including conducting an Analysis of the Company’s Employment Equity Policies, Practices, Procedures and work environment; compilation and submission of annual Employment Equity reports and compilation of an EE Policy and Plan.

Compilation of Job Profiles

We provide either the Service of compilation of Job Profiles via our team of HR Associates or alternatively we will facilitate the training of Line Managers in this regard.

Recruitment & Selection

We review the Company’s Recruitment and Selection processes with a view to sourcing and selecting the best Human Capital for your organization.

Psychometrics

We offer psychometrics assessments registered with the Board of Psychology to assess candidates’ fit for positions (person-job-fit), as well as for training and development. Our psychometrists are registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).

Recruitment

FvT HR Consulting’s recruitment arm to the business does not operate as a traditional recruitment services provider. We basically act as an extension of the Client’s HR/Recruitment division. In fact this recruitment service purely came about in an attempt to reduce our Client’s recruitment costs.

We offer affordable recruitment advertising, shortlisting and placement services to recruit the best talent. We do not charge traditional placement fees but work on a fixed hourly rate and levy an introduction fee upon successful placement of a candidate. We will assist your organisation to spend less time and money on recruiting the best talent.

Our Services

Our recruitment services provide a wide range of recruitment solutions which can be selected based on your organisation’s recruitment requirements. We offer the following recruitment services:

Conduct Job Vacancy debrief meetings (telephonic or in-person)

Draft and place adverts on relevant career platforms

Perform candidate searches (including CV screening) using appropriate career platforms

Conduct pre-interview screening, telephonic interviews and in-person interviews (if required)

Action reference, credit and criminal checks and debrief client (credit and criminal checks for client’s account)

Shortlist and debrief suitable candidates

Scheduling of client interviews

Regretting unsuccessful candidates (if required)

Psychometric Assessments (Various areas of Assessment and packages available).

Why Choose Us?

We have many happy existing clients who have confirmed that our recruitment services are both professional and far more cost effective than more traditional methods of recruiting.

I have known Fatima for more than 20 years and we have done work together for the last 12 years. She has also been a director of my company. I rate her as being a diligent professional, who is consistent and is a specialist in her field with a wide experience in HR.

Carlos Gomes Chairman, Wellness Warehouse
We have worked with Fatima for the last few years and have found her to be extremely ethical, honest and reliable in terms of giving us HR advice. She is an expert in her field and is always willing to impart her knowledge and advise us whenever we have needed her. Overall Fatima is a pleasure to work with!

Leigh Pocock HR Manager, Zando
I regard Fatima as being: Extremely Knowledgeable in labour law; reliable, honest, hands on, dedicated, very thorough, very efficient and extremely valuable to our business.

Danny Talhami Faradays
In my capacity as a Human Resource professional, I have had the privilege of working with Fatima van Toorn for over 8 years. She is extremely knowledgeable and skilled in all areas of Human Resources but her strength, in my opinion, is with Labour Law. She is always helpful, proactive and more importantly quick to respond. She continues to provide me with invaluable support and guidance.

Laurie Jimerson HR Manager, Freudenberg Performance Materials
Fatima is extremely knowledgeable, expert, professional in her field of work and an absolute pleasure to work with. She never misses a deadline and always returns any calls or queries. To me she is by far the best consultant I have, and is still working, with. I would highly recommend her.

Isolde Naude Operations Manager, Dew Crisp
Fatima has worked with TDC&Co since May 2009. She has an infectious personality and is a valued and well-liked member of our HR team. She has a professional, no-nonsense approach to all matters and is extremely knowledgeable and efficient to a T.

Marc Olivier Managing Director, TDC&Co
FVT Consulting is one of my most valued business relationships. Service is consistently excellent and their dedication to my business success is clearly evident. From contracts to the labour relations they are simply best in class.

Rachel Irvine Irvine Partners
Fatima has been involved in working with my company for longer than the 9 years she has owned her own business, Fatima has been instrumental in the setting up of our HR policies and in managing all of our HR requirements. I can say with absolute honesty and appreciation that my business would not be in the happy emotional state that it is without the dedication and support from Fatima.

Derek Patrick TDC&Co
Brendan, I would like to say a big thank you for your amazing service in the hunt for the Graphic Designer of our dreams! I’ve worked with many a recruiter in my time, and you are right up there. Super-efficient, on it, and you really understood what we were after from the get-go.

Tanya Manterfield TDC&Co
It is with great pleasure that I have the opportunity to recommend Fatima van Toorn and her team for any HR services required. I have found Fatima and her team to be world-class in many ways. Their representation has always been fair, courteous and above all, professional in every respect. Fatima van Toorn has developed many of our Employment Contract templates as well as numerous of our HR Policies, HR Procedures and HR Supporting Documents and has provided HR and Labour Consulting services to our Company over the past few years. We are most satisfied with the quality of work and her and her teams’ knowledge/experience of HR best practices/Labour legislation. Training provided by Fatima to our managers has achieved positive results along with recognition from all of our managers

Charmain van Dyk Human Capital Manager at Pragma
I would like to state that Fatima van Toorn and her Team have developed, and helped to implement all of our Employment Contract Templates. With their assistance all of our HR Policies, HR Procedures and HR Supporting Documents were developed and implemented with great success. While this was initially meant for the Western Cape SBU only, it was rolled out on a National basis. Fatima van Toorn has also provided our Company with excellent Labour Consulting Services over the past 11 years. Her Team has also been extensively involved in all aspects of Training and Development, Seta applications and grants, as well as ALL statutory reports required, i.e. EE, WSP and ATR. Further to this they have played a major role in the success of all the Companies Social and Ethical Audits, as required by various clients. Her Team has been an integral part of the recruitment and psychometric testing of all managerial positions in the Western Cape. Most recently, her Team were asked to be involved in the HR strategic plan on a National basis, working very closely with the Company’s CEO. I cannot recommend them highly enough. They are extremely professional and always go more than the extra mile to assist where necessary.

Isolde Naude Head of Processing at Dew Crisp
Fatima van Toorn and her team have developed many of our Employment Contract templates as well as numerous of our HR Policies, HR Procedures and HR Supporting Documents over the past 12 years. Fatima van Toorn has furthermore provided Labour Consulting services to Nebula. Fatima and her team offer impeccable service and quality and professionalism are terms I associate with FVT Consulting. They have made processes easier for us and have guided and supported us over the years. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the team and I hope to continue our relationship for many years to come. It is a pleasure to work with individuals who are so passionate about what they do.

Cherzaan Perumal Group HR Manager at Nebula
We take great pleasure in providing this letter of reference for Fatima. Fatima has worked with us at TDC&Co for well over a decade, providing HR services and support to our leadership team. Fatima has driven our regular HR leadership meetings as well as drafting and developing the following:
- Employment Contract templates
- HR Policy documents
- HR Procedures and
- HR Supporting Documents
Fatima has also provided HR and Labour Consulting services to our Company, never failing to deliver professional advice and support in all our dealings. We’d like to take this opportunity to wish Fatima well with all her new endeavours and have no doubt she will continue to be a valued member of our leadership team, as well as lending invaluable support to both other individuals and teams across various disciplines.
Marc Olivier Group Managing Director, TDC&Co
Fatima van Toorn and her experienced HR team have compiled our Employment Contract templates as well as our HR Policies, HR Procedures and HR Supporting Documents and have provided HR and Labour Consulting services to our Company over the past four years. This has been during a time of huge growth in our company, and I could not have asked for a better partner to help me. One of the most demanding parts of expanding a business is managing people. However, with Fatima's team at our side dealing with HR work, we were able to focus on other areas of the business giving us the freedom to grow. Fatima's knowledge and attention to detail are impeccable, and I would recommend her and her team to any business who would like their HR related work put in order.

Catherine Morris Founder & Managing Director, Green Home Products (Pty) Ltd
Fatima van Toorn and her team have provided HR and Labour Consulting services to our Company since 2012 and in that time they have proven to be an invaluable source of information as well as support to our Company. Fatima is an absolute expert in her field, and this, coupled with her high integrity and extreme professionalism, is the reason that she is my go-to person for any advice needed. I would highly recommend Fatima and her Team for all HR and Labour Consulting services.

Leigh Pocock Head of HR at ZANDO
Fatima van Toorn has developed many of our Employment Contract templates as well as numerous of our HR Policies, HR Procedures and has provided HR and Labour Consulting services to our Company over many years. We have found Fatima to be extremely professional and knowledgeable in all HR and labour related matters. Her attention to detail and efficiency are just two of her many strengths. Fatima's no nonsense approach in all our labour matters has helped us a great deal. Nothing is too much trouble no matter how big or small. Fatima is reliable and always available in times of need.

Danny Talhami Managing Director at Faradays Electrical. Barry Karon, Financial Director at Faradays Electrical.

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Our team

Our team of HR, Labour and Recruitment Consultants are:

Fatima van ToornManaging Member and HR/Labour Specialist

Business Owner and HR & Labour Specialist focusing on:

Review of HR practices and processes to ensure compliance with relevant Labour Legislation and best practice
Review of existing and/or compilation of various Employment contract templates
Review of existing and/or compilation of various HR Policies and HR Procedures
Review and recommendations i.t.o. Employee Benefits
Skills Development incl. SETA reports
Employment Equity (EE)
Employer Relations including Chairing of Disciplinary Hearings
Facilitation of Skills development workshops for Line management pertaining to people management
Compilation of Job Profiles
Performance Reviews and Performance Management
Organisational Restructuring
Onboarding and Induction

Suzaan de StadlerHR/Labour Consultant and Psychometrist

HR/Labour Consultant, focusing on:

Designing and facilitation of employee, supervisory and management training workshops.
Review of HR practices and processes to ensure compliance with relevant Labour Legislation and best practice.
Review of existing and/or compilation of various Employment Contract templates.
Review of existing and/or compilation of various fit for purpose HR policies, procedures and workflows
Consulting support on labour relations matters including disciplinary, grievance or incapacity related staff issues
Chairing of disciplinary hearings
Organisational Restructuring
Onboarding and Induction
Developing job profiles
Employment Equity (EE) compliance

Berna MullerHR and Labour Consultant

HR/Labour and Recruitment Consultant focusing on:

Review of HR practices and processes to ensure compliance with relevant Labour Legislation and best practice
Review of existing and/or compilation of various Employment contract templates
Review of existing and/or compilation of various HR Policies and HR Procedures and workflows
Skills Development incl SETA reports
Employment Equity (EE)
Employer Relations including Chairing of Disciplinary Hearings
Compilation of Job Profiles
Performance Reviews and Performance Management
Organisational Restructuring
Onboarding and Induction
Recruitment and Selection
Review and/or implementing Employee Wellness Programmes
Change Management implementation
Development & supporting on implementation of HR Projects
Development & implementation of HR Roadshows
Payroll and Employee Benefits administration

Erica FoucheHR and Labour Consultant

HR/Labour Consultant and Psychometrist, focusing on:

Psychometry (recruitment, development and coaching)
- Organisational design and development
- Employee Relations including Chairing of Disciplinary Hearings
SETA reporting
Employment Equity Reporting
- Performance management and reviews
- Review of existing and/or compilation of various HR Policies and HR Procedures and workflows (including process mapping)
- Compilation of Job Profiles and Competency Frameworks
- Change Management Implementation (including communications management)
Onboarding
- Review and/or implementing Employee Wellness Programmes

Liesel van ZylHR and B-BBEE Specialist

HR Consultant and B-BBEE Specialist focusing on:

With more than 15 years’ experience in the field of HR, Organisational Development, Labour Law and B-BBEE Consulting, Liesel has been involved in various industries and companies which has helped her develop a sound business acumen and good operational understanding. She is well versed in the “science” of working with people and is extremely passionate about the development and sustainable growth of organizations and their workforce.
B-BBEE Consulting to achieve the desired scorecard in a sustainable and value-adding manner
All HR functions (such as employment contracts and agreements; job analysis, descriptions and grading; Induction programmes; performance management systems; policy development and implementation; career development, succession and talent management programmes; development of and aligning HR strategies; ensuring legal compliance; etc)
Developing and implementing Change Management Programmes, including driving cultural change and assisting management with practical ways to model and foster organizational values in the workplace.
Conducting Climate Surveys with employees and developing and implementing initiatives to address areas of concern.
Designing and facilitating employee, supervisory, management and team-related training workshops.

Lauren van StavelHR/Labour Consultant and Psychometrist

HR/Labour Consultant and Psychometrist focusing on:

Psychometrics (recruitment, career and development)
Review of HR practices and processes to ensure compliance with relevant Labour Legislation and best practice
Review of existing and/or compilation of various Employment contract templates
Review of existing and/or compilation of various HR Policies and HR Procedures
Skills Development incl. SETA reports
Employment Equity (EE)
Employer Relations including Chairing of Disciplinary Hearings
Compilation of Job Profiles
Performance Reviews and Performance Management
HR data analysis and reporting
Project management
Development and implementation of HR roadshows
Management and employee HR-related training

Bianca MyburghHR Consultant

HR Consultant focusing on:

Review of HR practices and processes to ensure compliance with relevant Labour Legislation and best practice
Review of existing and/or compilation of various Employment contract templates
Review of existing and/or compilation of various HR Policies and HR Procedures
Skills Development incl SETA reports
Employment Equity (EE)
Compilation of Job Profiles
Performance Reviews and Performance Management
Onboarding and Induction
Development & supporting on implementation of HR Projects
Management and Employee HR related training

Bernadine GoosenHR Consultant

HR and Recruitment Consultant focusing on:

Salary structuring and benchmarking
Skills Audit and Seta reporting
Employment Equity (EE) Compliance
Job analysis and profiling
Performance Reviews and Performance Management
Talent Management strategy and frameworks
HR data analysis and reporting
Mentoring and upskilling HR teams
HR and Compliance audits
Employee value proposition and onboarding
Payroll processing and assistance
Recruitment

Michelle LehmannHR/Labour Specialist

HR/Labour Consultant, focusing on:

Development and implementation of HR strategies.
Review of HR practices and processes to ensure compliance with relevant Labour Legislation and best practice.
Review of existing and/or compilation of various Employment Contract templates.
Review of existing and/or compilation of various fit for purpose HR policies, procedures and workflows
Employer Relations including Chairing of Disciplinary Hearings and Grievance Meetings.
Development and implementation of creative employee engagement initiatives.
Designing and facilitation of employee, supervisory and management training workshops.
Development of learning and development matrixes maximising skill and knowledge acquisition.
Compilation of Job Profiles.
Development of competency-based recruitment processes.
Development of customised performance management systems and equip leaders to manage performance daily.
Development of clear and unambiguous process workflows.

Zoe CosmopoulosPayroll, HR and Analytics Consultant

Payroll, HR and Analytics Consultant focusing on:

Full Payroll Function (end to end processing)
Payroll migration/implementation of Payroll (SimplePay and VIP) and related reports functions
Review of Payroll system and implementation of “Cost-to-Company” method of remuneration
Optimization of payroll processes and review/compilation of Standard Operating Procedures
Payroll Audit
COIDA Return of Earning (ROE) annual submission (to obtain Letter of Good Standing)
Monthly EMP201 submissions and Bi-annual SARS EMP501 submissions
Assistance with Tax Directives and UIF Claims
Audit of Leave records and implementation of absenteeism reports.
Audit of Personnel administration and employee files.
Training of payroll staff: General training on best practice and compliance, EE and Skills reporting through the
system, Creating Reports
Skills Development incl. SETA reports
Employment Equity (EE)
HR data analysis and reporting
Creating templates for specific reporting within the business
Survey design, administration and reporting

Nicky AucampPA and Office support

Office Support and general administration

Assisting with customization of:

HR Policies,
HR Procedures &
HR Supporting documents and Employment Contracts

We’re looking forward to assisting you

Contact the team:

Fatima van Toorn
083 310 1217 / fatima@fvtconsulting.co.za

Berna Muller
084 251 1908 / Berna@fvtconsulting.co.za

Suzaan de Stadler
072 620 4094 / suzaan@fvtconsulting.co.za

Bernadine de Winnar
083 648 6824 / bernadine@fvtconsulting.co.za

Nicky Aucamp
082 736 7250 / Nicky@fvtconsulting.co.za

Erica Fouche
082 558 1490 / erica@fvtconsulting.co.za

Lauren van Stavel
084 518 6981 / lauren@fvtconsulting.co.za

Liesel van Zyl
082 498 1852 / liesel@fvtconsulting.co.za

Bianca Myburgh
084 710 5741 / bianca@fvtconsulting.co.za

Zoe Cosmopoulos
zoe@fvtconsulting.co.za