Richbae Group (Pty) Ltd · AI Governance & Advisory

Governance built for
the age of AI.

We help public entities, SOEs, SETAs and corporate boards adopt AI responsibly — with governance documentation, board advisory and audit services aligned to King V and the PFMA.

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5+

Years of Experience

37

Governance Meetings Supported

12+

Months Serving merSETA

5

Core Service Divisions

CSD Registered CIPC Registered SARS Tax Compliant B-BBEE Compliant POPIA Compliant PFMA Aligned King V Aligned

Our Purpose & Direction

Vision

To be the preferred African partner for AI governance, corporate secretariat support, and executive advisory services — recognised for integrity, innovation, and compliance excellence.

Mission

To empower public entities, SOEs, and corporate boards with AI-powered governance solutions that are accurate, compliant, and aligned to the highest standards of King V and the PFMA.

  • IntegrityThe highest ethical standards in every engagement.
  • ExcellenceBoard-ready quality, every time, without compromise.
  • ComplianceAnchored in King V, PFMA and POPIA requirements.
  • InnovationAI harnessed for governance solutions fit for the future.
  • ConfidentialityClient information handled with absolute discretion.

Our Services

Five Integrated Divisions. One Strategic Partner.

AI Governance Advisory

Policy, frameworks and board advisory for responsible AI adoption — aligned to King V, PFMA and global AI standards.

  • AI risk & ethics frameworks — ISO 42001, NIST AI RMF, SA AI regulatory guidance
  • AI readiness assessments across strategy, data, ethics & compliance
  • Board-level AI literacy & oversight equipping
  • AI policy & procedure development — acceptable-use, data governance
  • Regulatory compliance advisory — POPIA, EU AI Act, OECD AI Principles

Board & Committee Advisory

Expert secretariat and board effectiveness services for governance-intensive organisations.

  • Board secretariat services & audit-ready minute-taking
  • Charter & Terms of Reference development
  • Board performance evaluations & induction programmes
  • King V compliance reviews & governance health checks
  • BID Specification, Evaluation & Adjudication Committee support

Governance Consulting & Training

Building governance capability and compliance across organisations and sectors.

  • Policy & framework development — ethics, anti-corruption, risk management
  • PFMA/MFMA compliance advisory & stakeholder engagement facilitation
  • NQF-aligned governance training & SAQA-recognised skills programmes
  • Customised in-house training by SETA-compliant facilitators
  • In-person, virtual & hybrid delivery formats

HR & Career Services

Unlocking human capital potential — from strategic workforce planning to individual career growth.

  • Career pathing — structured mapping aligned to organisational frameworks
  • Career coaching — one-on-one and group, for leadership readiness
  • Executive search & placements for senior governance & compliance roles
  • Skills audits & advisory aligned to SAQA/NQF frameworks

Richbae Learning Hub

Accredited, NQF-aligned learning programmes building governance and leadership capability across South Africa.

  • Short courses & skills programmes — governance, minute-taking, ethics, compliance
  • Leadership development — blended programmes for emerging & senior leaders
  • AI literacy for non-technical leaders — board-ready, no coding required
  • Accreditation support — guidance for SAQA & SETA accreditation
  • E-learning & blended delivery — online, in-person & hybrid formats

Client Case Study

Proven governance delivery

Richbae Group's most significant engagement to date has been with the Manufacturing, Engineering & Related Services SETA (merSETA) — a Schedule 3A Public Entity operating under the PFMA.

12+

Months continuous service delivery

37

Governance meetings across all committee levels

5 days

Turnaround from date of capture — guaranteed

Meeting types supported

  • Board Meetings
  • Executive Committee (EXCO)
  • Audit & Risk Committees
  • HR & Remuneration Panels
  • Finance & Strategy Workshops
  • AGM & Stakeholder Forums
  • BID Evaluation Committees
  • BID Specification Committees
  • BID Adjudication Committees
  • Loss Control Committees

Our Team

The people behind our work

RG

Reabetswe Gagopane

Founder & Director

A visionary leader with a strategic approach to business development and AI governance — overseeing company growth, service innovation and client delivery.

PZ

Phumelele Zama

Corporate Governance Specialist

A compliance and governance expert ensuring every engagement adheres to King V, PFMA and relevant regulatory requirements.

PS

Palesa Seshabela

Corporate Secretary

An experienced corporate secretary providing professional secretariat support across board, committee and executive governance structures.

LS

Lindelwa Busakwe

Board Advisory Executive

Currently pursuing an LLM, bringing rigorous legal insight to governance legal frameworks and board-level compliance strategy.

Our Competitive Advantage

Why boards choose Richbae

Governance-First Approach

Every service is built around governance compliance — not bolted on as an afterthought.

AI-Powered Accuracy

AI-assisted documentation reduces error, improves consistency and speeds up delivery.

SETA Sector Expertise

A proven 12-month track record with merSETA — we understand your governance environment.

PFMA & King V Fluency

We speak the language of public sector governance natively, not as a translation.

Diverse Expert Team

Governance specialists, a corporate secretary, legal advisory and AI expertise in one firm.

5-Day Turnaround Guarantee

Board-ready minutes delivered within 5 working days — every time, without fail.

Compliance Standing

Governance you can verify

  • ✓ CSD Registered — Supplier No. MAAA1537265
  • ✓ CIPC Registered
  • ✓ SARS Tax Compliant — valid Tax Clearance PIN
  • ✓ B-BBEE Compliant
  • ✓ POPIA Compliant
  • ✓ PFMA Aligned
  • ✓ King V Aligned
  • ✓ Confidentiality Assured — signed NDAs on every engagement

Quality Commitment

How we hold the standard

  • ISO Standards Alignment — internationally recognised quality benchmarks across all service lines.
  • Standard Operating Procedures — clearly defined SOPs maintain consistency and accuracy.
  • Performance Tracking — data-driven insights continuously enhance quality and turnaround.
  • Data Security Measures — encrypted storage, role-based access, secure transfer protocols.

Client Testimonials

What our clients say

Executive Support Services

“Throughout our engagement, the team at Richbae Group has demonstrated exceptional professionalism, reliability, and efficiency. Their proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail have significantly contributed to the success of our business operations.”

Nomaqhawe Christel Mpala

Director — Qhawe Quantity Surveyors

Board & Committee Advisory

“Richbae Group's expertise has been pivotal in ensuring the smooth documentation of key discussions and decisions. Their approach to minute taking is meticulous and structured, delivering well-articulated, clear and concise records.”

Shaun Treu

Director — Rohi Associate Accountants

Board & Committee Advisory

“Richbae Group consistently delivered professional, accurate and governance-aligned minutes across our board and committee structures. Their service gave us confidence that our documentation met the standards expected of a public entity.”

merSETA Representative

Manufacturing, Engineering & Related Services SETA

Let's Work Together

Put your governance on solid ground.

We'd welcome the opportunity to discuss how Richbae Group can support your organisation's governance, secretariat and AI advisory needs.

Director
Reabetswe Gagopane
Email
ReaG@richbae-group.co.za
Phone
+27 79 231 6864
Website
www.richbae-group.co.za
CSD Number
MAAA1537265