SJ Academy (Pty) Ltd

Employment Relations
& Corporate Consulting

Practical, honest advice for complex ER and HR challenges. Available across South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

No retainers. You only pay for the work that needs to be done.

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About

Desean Herselman

Independent ER & Corporate Consultant

I assist businesses in navigating complex Employment Relations and Human Resource challenges. My international experience across South Africa, Australia and New Zealand has exposed me to a breadth of challenges rarely matched in the industry — and I have never backed down from any of them.

I pride myself on dealing with honesty and transparency, no matter the size of your business. That promise goes beyond a fancy tagline.

No retainers. I only bill for what the business actually needs me for. Clear scope, clear pricing, practical outcomes.

What I Offer

Services

Focused, practical support when you need it — nothing more, nothing less.

Ad-hoc ER/HR Advisory

Clear, practical advice on employment relations and HR matters as and when you need it.

Process Facilitation

Disciplinary processes, performance management, workplace investigations, retrenchments/redundancies, and management training.

Trade Negotiation

Support with collective bargaining, union engagements and trade-related discussions.

Compliance Advisory

Guidance on employment legislation and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

Contracts & Policies

Development of employment contracts, workplace policies, handbooks and related documentation.

Commercial Negotiation

Support with commercial discussions and negotiations that intersect with employment matters.

Digital Assets

Resources

Ready-to-use Employment Relations documents and templates. Secure payment via Stripe.

Featured Documents

Contract

Employment Contract

Professionally drafted employment contract template suitable for most standard employment relationships.

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Handbook

Employee Handbook

Comprehensive employee handbook covering key workplace policies and procedures.

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Agreement

Deed of Release

Standard deed of release for mutual separation or settlement arrangements.

Coming soon

Document Categories

Ad-hoc Letters

A library of tailored letters for common workplace situations. Click through to browse available templates.

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Process Letters

Structured process documentation across key ER processes:

  • Disciplinary
  • Performance Management
  • Grievance
  • Redundancy / Retrenchment
  • Abandonment of Employment
  • Illness / Medical Capability
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Custom / Unique Scenario

Need something specific that isn’t listed? Describe your situation and I’ll confirm whether I can assist and provide a quote if appropriate.

Get in Touch

Request a Consultation

Tell me a little about what you need. I’ll respond promptly to confirm availability and next steps.

Availability

South Africa · Australia · New Zealand