37 years of senior HR experience. LLB qualified. Formerly Employee Relations & Compliance Manager at Mediclinic Southern Africa — now bringing that expertise directly to your business.
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Free consultation, 30 minutes. No commitment, no pressure.
At Consult HR & ER we bring senior human-resources and employee-relations expertise to South African businesses — the kind you'd normally only get from a large consulting firm or a full-time HR executive. Whatever your workplace challenge, Desmond Archer is here to guide you through it, calmly and by the book.
Client-centred approach
Your goals drive everything we do. We listen first, then build a practical strategy tailored to your business and your specific situation.
Legally grounded expertise
An LLB from UNISA and 37 years in HR mean a legally sound, defensible approach to compliance, discipline and dispute resolution that few independent consultants can match.
Clear & honest communication
No jargon, no runaround, no surprises. We keep you informed at every step so you always know exactly where your matter stands.
Employee & Industrial Relations
Hands-on guidance and representation across the full spectrum of workplace relations and South African labour law — from a single disciplinary matter to ongoing union engagement.
- CCMA representation & dispute resolution
- Chairing disciplinary hearings
- Disciplinary investigations & charges
- Misconduct & incapacity processes
- Retrenchments & restructuring
- Wage & salary negotiations
Human Resources
The HR foundations every compliant, well-run business needs — built and reviewed by someone who has led HR at hospital and group level.
Explore Human ResourcesDesmond Archer is an independent HR and Labour Relations Consultant based in Stellenbosch, serving businesses across Cape Town and the Western Cape. With 37 years of experience as an HR Generalist — including 28 years at senior HR Business-Partner level and more than four years as Employee Relations and Compliance Manager at Mediclinic Southern Africa — he brings corporate-level expertise directly to your business, without the corporate price tag.
We make the process simple. Here's what working with Consult HR & ER looks like from day one.
Book a consultation
Reach out to discuss your HR or employee-relations challenge. We'll assess your situation and advise on the best course of action — no jargon, no runaround.
We build your strategy
Whether it's a disciplinary process, CCMA preparation, a wage negotiation or an HR audit, we develop a clear, legally sound approach tailored to your business.
We handle it with you
From chairing hearings to representing your position at the CCMA, we work alongside your management team to reach the right outcome — fast and by the book.
Desmond is an exceptional HR and labour consultant whose professionalism, attention to detail, and extensive experience in complex cases are evident throughout. He has a remarkable ability to put clients at ease, guiding them confidently through what can otherwise be a daunting process.
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Book a free consultationAn Employee Relations consultant advises businesses on managing workplace relationships within the framework of South African labour law. This includes handling misconduct, incapacity, grievances, union matters and CCMA disputes — making sure your processes are legally compliant and your outcomes are defensible.
Senior HR & labour-relations expertise — without the corporate price tag.