Our Identity
RAWN Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd is a specialised SME compliance firm established in 2019 to deliver integrated support in labour law, HR, tax coordination, payroll management, and statutory compliance. Our model leverages a multidisciplinary network of registered professionals, allowing us to act as a centralised compliance partner to South African enterprises.
While RAWN is not a law or tax firm, we work in structured partnership with independent attorneys, advocates, and tax professionals, ensuring statutory compliance while preserving independence and adherence to the Legal Practice Act.
Our Vision
To become the leading compliance partner for South African SMEs through expert, accessible, and ethically-aligned business support.
Our Methodology
Our service model operates across four progressive phases:
- Phase 1 – Foundation: Audit of policies, contracts, payroll, employment practices, and compliance risks.
- Phase 2 – Execution: Deployment of HR, IR, and legal support tools tailored to operational realities.
- Phase 3 – Optimisation: Iterative adjustments, ongoing audits, training, and regulatory updates.
- Phase 4 – Enforcement: Legal response coordination through our attorney network where required (CCMA, Labour Court, etc).
Why Partner with RAWN?
- ✓ Statutory-aligned with the Legal Practice Act and SARS protocols
- ✓ SME-focused, cost-conscious and scalable across sectors
- ✓ Built-in legal risk filtering and early warning systems
- ✓ Efficient compliance that unlocks operational bandwidth
OUR CORE SERVICES
Strategic Industrial Relations (IR)
We manage the full spectrum of IR functions — from preventative strategies to dispute resolution and formal processes. RAWN supports disciplinary hearings, misconduct charge sheets, incapacity processes, grievance resolution, and CCMA preparation.
- Chairing and drafting disciplinary hearings
- Misconduct investigation reports
- CCMA & Bargaining Council representation coordination
- Dismissal risk audits and workforce restructuring
Human Resource Governance
We draft, review, and implement policies and procedures in line with South African labour law. Our team designs frameworks to foster organisational compliance and employee accountability.
- Employment contracts and job descriptions
- Policy drafting: disciplinary, leave, grievance, etc.
- Onboarding & induction workflows
- Performance management and KPIs
Payroll & Statutory Support
RAWN offers payroll advisory and compliance monitoring to ensure accurate payroll execution and SARS-aligned practices. We do not act as a payroll bureau but offer oversight and reporting services.
- Monthly compliance checks on payroll processing
- Audit of SARS returns (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
- Remuneration structuring consultation
- Third-party deduction compliance (e.g. garnishee, UIF)
Tax Coordination (Non-Practising)
As RAWN is not a tax practice, we do not act as tax practitioners. However, we coordinate client interaction with our panel of tax advisors and accountants to ensure SARS compliance across reporting and business submissions.
- VAT compliance tracking and advisory reports
- Turnover tax & provisional tax scheduling
- Company registration & CIPC upkeep tracking
- Tax clearance and tender pack guidance
POPIA Compliance
Our consultants help clients comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) through audit, document readiness, and submission preparation. We do not provide BEE or Health and Safety compliance services.
- POPIA compliance assessment & data flow mapping
Welcome to Our Professional Panel
At RAWN Business Solutions, we believe in integrating expertise across disciplines to serve the unique compliance and growth needs of South African SMEs. This panel represents a coalition of trusted legal professionals, tax consultants, compliance officers, and specialist advisors who collaborate with RAWN under formal alignment structures.
Each listed firm or practitioner has been vetted for excellence in practice, ethical integrity, and operational alignment with our mission to support businesses in achieving sustainable compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
You may browse each profile for more information, explore their areas of expertise, and understand their contribution to our multidisciplinary offering.
Explore the Panel
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- Avery Inc. – Specialist Labour Law Practice
- Skukuza Law Chambers – Legal Strategy & Advocacy
- Tax Hero – Tax and Financial Compliance
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Robert Avery
Managing Director, Avery Inc.
Specialist Labour Litigator | Employment Advisory
Robert Avery is the principal attorney at Avery Inc. , a labour law firm renowned for its litigation capability and employer-focused support. With more than a decade of experience in employment law and industrial relations, Robert works with clients ranging from SMEs to national employers.
Avery Inc. has successfully represented clients in high-stakes CCMA proceedings, disciplinary hearings, retrenchment consultations, and employment contract disputes. The firm’s alignment with RAWN ensures member clients have access to robust legal defence and strategic employment risk mitigation.
Robert’s litigation strategy is pragmatic, solution-oriented, and tailored to enforce employment discipline while preserving procedural fairness and commercial interests.
Adv. Werner van den Heever
Director, RAWN Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Head of Skukuza Law Chambers | Labour, Strategy & Industrial Relations
Adv. Werner van den Heever is an admitted Advocate of the High Court of South Africa with over 9 years’ standing, serving across both private law practice and advisory roles within the labour compliance landscape. As the founder of Skukuza Law Chambers, he combines technical litigation strategy with operational business insights.
In addition to his courtroom advocacy, Werner leads RAWN’s legal policy development and compliance framework integration, ensuring seamless alignment between SMEs and the South African legislative matrix. He has represented clients in disciplinary inquiries, CCMA arbitration, Labour Court litigation, and corporate restructuring negotiations.
His hybrid legal-commercial approach reflects RAWN’s unique positioning — empowering businesses with accessible, enforceable, and scalable legal strategies.
Sven Claasen
Founder, Tax Hero
Tax Strategist | SME Financial Compliance Advisor
Sven Claasen is the driving force behind Tax Hero, a boutique tax consultancy dedicated to demystifying South African tax for SMEs and startups. With extensive experience in SARS dispute resolution, tax planning, and compliance enforcement, Sven works closely with RAWN clients to stabilise and future-proof their financial frameworks.
Tax Hero provides tailored tax structuring, VAT advisory, payroll and UIF administration, as well as emergency support for non-compliant entities. Sven’s client-focused approach and agility in navigating legislative changes make him an indispensable contributor to RAWN’s compliance network.
As part of RAWN’s vetted panel, Sven ensures that every financial decision aligns with both tax law and strategic growth imperatives.
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PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy explains how RAWN Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd (“RAWN”, “we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects the personal information of its clients, service providers, and users (“you”, “your”).
1. PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY:
The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”), requires that all persons and entities processing personal information do so in a lawful and responsible manner. This Policy sets out how RAWN complies with POPIA and how your personal information is handled.
2. COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION:
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identity and contact details (e.g., names, ID number, phone, email)
- Employment information (e.g., job title, employer)
- Billing and payment information
- Correspondence and communication records
- Website usage data (IP address, device type, cookies)
3. HOW INFORMATION IS USED:
RAWN processes personal information for the following purposes:
- Providing services and fulfilling contractual obligations
- Managing client relationships and communication
- Billing and payment processing
- Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Marketing (where applicable and subject to consent)
4. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION:
We may share personal information with:
- Our employees, contractors, consultants, and service providers
- Regulators or law enforcement authorities (where legally required)
- Other parties with your express consent
5. INFORMATION SECURITY:
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
6. YOUR RIGHTS:
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator
7. DATA RETENTION:
Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected and in accordance with legal obligations.
8. COOKIES AND TRACKING:
Our website uses cookies to improve user experience and monitor site usage. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY:
This Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on our website.
10. CONTACT US:
Should you have any questions about this Policy or your personal data, please contact us at info@rawn.co.za.
CONTACT US
We welcome all enquiries, business support requests, and appointment bookings. You can reach us at either of our Pretoria offices.
PRETORIA EAST OFFICE
663 Skukuza Street, Faerie Glen, Pretoria, 0081
CAPITAL PARK OFFICE
141 Flowers Street, Capital Park, Pretoria, 0184
Cell: 071 484 2120
Email: admin@rawn.co.za