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 IV 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 IV 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 IV and the PFMA.

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

What We Deliver

Five divisions. One governance partner.

AI Governance & Advisory

Strategic AI governance for boards and public entities, aligned to King IV & PFMA.

  • AI policy development & governance framework design
  • Board advisory on AI risks, ethics and accountability
  • Regulatory compliance advisory for AI adoption
  • AI risk assessments & algorithmic accountability reviews

BoardReady™ Minute Taking

PFMA-compliant governance secretariat — delivered within 5 working days, every meeting.

  • Board, EXCO, Audit, Risk, HR & Remuneration minutes
  • AGM, Special Meeting & Stakeholder Forum records
  • BID Specification, Evaluation & Adjudication minutes
  • Real-time and recorded verbatim transcription

AI Audit Services

Independent AI risk assessments and algorithmic accountability reviews.

  • AI risk assessments aligned to King IV & PFMA
  • Algorithmic bias and fairness audits
  • Data governance and data quality reviews
  • Board & audit committee reporting on AI risk exposure

Training & Development

Customised, SETA-compliant governance and AI training by accredited trainers.

  • AI Governance & Ethics
  • Corporate Governance & King IV
  • PFMA Compliance & Board Secretariat training
  • In-person, virtual or hybrid delivery

Executive Support

Premium executive and administrative support that keeps leadership focused on strategy.

  • Executive assistance — email, calendar, travel
  • Legal transcription for hearings & disciplinary proceedings
  • Virtual executive assistant & CRM management
  • Conference, webinar & hybrid meeting support

Also Available

Additional service lines

Career Pathing & Coaching

Executive coaching, governance career mapping and succession planning — turning governance expertise into career capital.

For Professionals, HR departments, recruitment firms & SETAs

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Recruitment Firm Partnerships

Governance competency assessments for shortlisted candidates, plus coaching for placed candidates — a referral partnership that extends your placement business, not competes with it.

For Recruitment agencies & talent placement firms

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The Execution Lab

A hands-on build environment where governance principles meet applied AI — piloting agents and workflow automation under proper oversight, from concept to working system.

For Innovation teams & public entities piloting AI use cases

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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 IV, 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 IV 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 IV 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

BoardReady™ Minute Taking

“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

Governance & Secretariat

“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