About

Partnering with us is an investment into your future success

Founded by Pieter van Rooyen in 1996, we at CLS Human Capital Specialists offer a comprehensive range of solutions integral to Human Resources and Organisational Development. We partner with small and medium businesses, and render specialised services developed to adapt to any company’s unique needs.

We know your business is different, and that you require customised HR consulting solutions of exceptional value. As an industry expert in our field, we believe that human capital development is vital to the growth of all enterprises – which means that partnering with us is an investment into your future success.

With years of expertise and a wide range of specialisation behind our name, our qualified team contributes to the success of our organisation.

Pieter van Rooyen

Founder and Executive Consultant

Pieter van Rooyen holds a BCom Honors degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Pretoria. He is a seasoned HR generalist and Industrial Relations Specialist and gained his corporate experience in Local Government, the manufacturing industry and the retail industry. Pieter founded CLS in 1996 and consulted extensively in a variety of industries of the years. When you interact with Pieter you will experience empathy to help those around him, a passion to develop young professionals, an excellent sense of humor, and a library of knowledge and experience that he is always willing to share. His motto in life is “Wealth is not money, it is the ability to fully experience life" and “Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God”

Illana de Wet

Head Consultant: Talent Management Industrial Psychologist

Illana is a registered Industrial Psychologist, with an MCom Industrial and Organisational Psychology degree from the University of Pretoria. She has a passion to develop people and with her strengths of Communication, Woo, Input, Context and Individualization, she makes an excellent CliftonStrenghts coach. When you interact with Illana, her presence will light up a room and with her insights, she is quick to get to the core of a problem and excellent at facilitating difficult discussions. Her motto in life is “Be the change you want to see in the world”.

Bianca van Vollenstee

Head Consultant: Human Capital

Bianca, our Head Consultant of Human Capital, holds an Honours degree in Industrial Relations from the North-West University. With extensive experience as an HR Generalist, she has a deep passion for Industrial Relations and excels at identifying and mitigating risks while implementing sustainable, effective processes. Interacting with Bianca reveals a seamless blend of professionalism and an unwavering commitment to ethical conduct. Guided by her life motto, "Never a failure, always a lesson," she brings a positive and insightful approach to every challenge.

Amanda Nell

Head Consultant: Talent Acquisition

Amanda has spent the last 14 years in the world of recruitment and leadership, and let me tell you, she’s seen it all! She has a BCom Marketing Management qualification, therefore bringing a unique blend of marketing savvy and people expertise to the table. As the driving force of the Recruitment team at CLS she’s here to help our clients find the right people and build strong teams – because happy teams are successful teams. Amanda’s personal mantra, "The best way to predict the future is to create it," by Peter Drucker, reflects her commitment to using recruitment to shape a successful future for companies.

Alida van Rooyen

Business Coordinator

Alida has been an integral member of the CLS team for 20 years, with a passion for making a positive impact. She is the linchpin of our office operations, ensuring seamless functionality and exemplary service delivery. Alida's interactions are hallmarked by her kindness, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail, reflecting her high ethical standards. Her personal mantra, 'If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all', underscores her commitment to positivity and kindness.

Anicia van der Westhuizen

Industrial Psychologist

Anicia is a registered Industrial Psychologist with an MCom in Industrial and Organisational Psychology from the University of Pretoria. She has been part of our Talent Management team at CLS team since 2021. She is passionate about understanding and enhancing the culture and talent of every organisation she works with, creating an environment for success. When you interact with Anicia, you will feel heard and valued as she commits to living her motto, 'With everything, leave it better than you found it.'

Chinelle Olivier

HR Consultant

Chinelle graduated in 2021 and holds a BCom Degree in Human Resource Management obtained at Unisa. As an HR Consultant, she adeptly helps our clients navigate through compliance matters like Employment Equity and Skills Development. Additionally, she efficiently handles the complexities of payroll. When interacting with Chinelle, you'll notice not only her composed demeanour but also her pragmatic problem-solving approach. Her guiding motto, 'We rise by lifting others,' underscores her commitment to empowering those around her.

Esmari Scheün

Industrial Psychology Intern

Esmari is busy with her MCom Industrial Psychology internship and forms an integral part of our Talent Management team. She is a hardworking and dynamic individual who is passionate about finding creative solutions to problems and setting those solutions in motion. When you interact with Esmari, you will experience her contagious enthusiasm and dedication. Her life motto is “a candle loses nothing by lighting another candle”.

Herman Raubenheimer

Industrial Psychology and HR Intern

Herman is currently completing his MCom Industrial Psychology degree at the University of Pretoria and is busy with his Industrial Psychology Internship in the HR team. He is an energetic individual who is part of the HR team at CLS, after starting his career in the Recruitment team. He aims to make a difference with every individual he encounters. When interacting with Herman you can expect a friendly, yet professional individual who always sees the lighter side of things. Herman’s focus leads him to be efficient and effective in completing his tasks, whilst his “grit” makes him sit with a problem until resolved. His life motto is “We will be remembered by the things we do for others."

Janu Prinsloo

Recruitment Consultant

Janu completed his B.Com Degree in Industrial and Organisational Psychology at North-West University with distinction. As a dynamic member of our Recruitment team, he strives to make a positive impact on everyone he meets through his unique blend of data-driven insights and a human touch. Known for his friendly demeanour and ability to find humour in any situation, he is a pleasure to interact with. His commitment to efficient problem-solving ensures that he tackles every challenge head-on until it is resolved. His motto; "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

Our Clients

We are proud to provide various Human Capital related services to phenomenal clients of from diverse industries since 1996.

At CLS, we deliver affordable and comprehensive services to clients across various sectors. We value our clients’ specific needs, understand the challenges of clients in various sectors and we are equipped to tailor our services and products according to the requirements of each organisation.