People-Focused HR & Recruitment Solutions
From Hire to Inspire - we cover your organisation's recruitment and HR needs
About PeopleLab
HIRE. DEVELOP. RETAIN.
PeopleLab is a boutique, consultative search and HR advisory firm that partners with organisations to build high-performing teams that grow and adapt as your business evolves.
Founded in 2021 by Roberta King, PeopleLab was created to offer a full-spectrum people solution spanning strategic recruitment, leadership and team development, and long-term retention.
With over 15 years’ experience across multiple industries, Roberta brings a commercially grounded, people-centred approach to solving complex workforce challenges. As the principal consultant, she works directly with every client, ensuring a consistent, high-quality, and deeply contextualised service.
We believe that hiring the right talent is only the beginning. Sustainable business success comes from aligning your people strategy with the challenges you need to solve today and in the next decade. This means developing leadership capability and building cultures where individuals and teams can thrive
Our Services
HR Consulting
Practical HR advice and support to manage people, policies, and compliance effectively.
Diversity & Inclusion
Supporting inclusive workplaces where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
Training
People-focused training that strengthens workplace skills, communication, and team effectiveness.
Change Management
Guiding organisations through change with a focus on communication, engagement, and smooth transitions.
Leadership Development
Developing confident, capable leaders through practical people and management skills training.
Team Building
Facilitated team building experieces that improve collaboration, turst, and workplace culture.
Corporate Training
Tailored training programmes designed to build skills, improve performance, and support business goals.
Resume Review
Professional CV and resume reviews to help candidates present their experience clearly and confidently.
Human Resources (HR)
Flexible HR support providing expert guidance without the need for a full-time HR hire.
At PeopleLab, we focus on building long-term, genuine partnerships with my clients. The goal is simple: to help you build the right team, support them well, and create the conditions for your business to perform at its best.
PeopleLab works with startups, SMEs, and established organisations locally and globally, providing:
Executive search and specialist recruitment
Culture, engagement, and performance frameworks
HR strategy and operating model design
Organisational restructuring and Section 189 facilitation
Leadership and team development
Retention and employee experience strategy
What We Do
How We Work & Where We Work
Every engagement begins with a structured scoping session to understand your short- and long-term business needs. From there, services can be delivered on a consulting, project, or fractional basis depending on what makes the most sense for your stage of growth.
PeopleLab has worked across:
Digital Marketing
Advertising
Renewable Energy and Infrastructure
Banking, Fintech and Financial Services
Information Technology and Software Development
Engineering
FMCG and Retail
Professional Services
Property and Construction
Automotive and Manufacturing
Healthcare and Medical Services
Why Choose PeopleLab?
Choosing the right partner for your talent and HR needs matters - especially in South Africa’s current business environment. The local job market is challenging: high unemployment yet a real shortage of skilled and specialised candidates, which makes finding the right people difficult and time-consuming for many businesses.
At PeopleLab, we combine local insight, practical experience and personal service to make this easier for you. We understand the Cape Town market and have strong networks that give you access to both active and passive candidates - including those who may not be visible through standard channels.
Working with us means:
Faster, smarter hiring - we help streamline the recruitment process so key roles are filled sooner, reducing disruption and cost.
Real HR support when you need it - from policy and process guidance to people management, without the cost of a full-time HR manager.
A partner who understands your business - we take the time to learn your culture and needs so we match you with the right talent and support solutions.
We help you save time, reduce risk and focus on running your business - while we handle the people side. This combination of local expertise, practical HR experience and personalised service sets PeopleLab apart.
Have a question?
Interested in working together? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Call Us:
071 863 9628
Email Us:
info@peoplelab.co.za
robertak@peoplelab.co.za
