Make your work flow better
We look at how your day-to-day actually runs, find what's slowing you down or costing money, and simplify it — so the same team gets more done with less stress.
For businesses of every shape and size
Work smarter. Grow faster.
We help businesses run more smoothly, spend less and grow with confidence — by simplifying how you work and putting smart, practical systems in place. Plain advice, real results.
- $ Reduce costs
- ⌚ Save time
- + Increase profit
- › Grow faster
About
Big-business know-how, made simple for you.
Tshumu Advisory & Consulting is led by Thabang Mmutlane — someone who has spent 16+ years running large operations and now puts that experience to work for businesses like yours.
That means hands-on help making your work flow better, smart systems that take care of the repetitive stuff, and clear, honest advice on your numbers. It's backed by real responsibility — running budgets and teams across regions turning over more than R600m a year — plus qualifications in process improvement, business management and governance.
The result is advice you can actually use, explained in plain language and tailored to your world — whether you run a workshop, a shop, a practice or a growing firm.
The credential advantage
- MBAGIBS Business School — in progress, 2026
- Certified Professional DirectorDirector's Association, 2025
- Lean Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Academy Amsterdam, 2024
- Advanced Diploma in General ManagementGIBS, 2023
- FAIS RE 1 & RE 5 CertifiedMoonstone, 2017 & 2025
- 16+ yearsFinancial services leadership & advisory
How we help
Three simple ways we help.
Put smart systems to work
We help you bring in simple tools and automation that cut out repetitive manual work — fewer errors, less busywork, and more time for what matters.
Make confident money decisions
Get a clear picture of your numbers and straightforward advice you can act on — so you spend wisely, grow steadily, and earn the trust of partners and lenders.
Who we work with
If you want to run better and grow faster, we'd love to help.
Our approach
A friendly partner who sticks around.
- 1
We listen
We get to know your business and where it hurts.
- 2
We plan
We build a simple, practical plan that fits you.
- 3
We help you do it
We roll up our sleeves and put it in place with you.
- 4
We check it works
We track the results and keep improving together.
10–30%Lower costsTrim waste and overhead.
20–40%More efficientSave time, get more done.
+ROISteady growthBetter systems, stronger profit.
Our clients
Real businesses we've helped.
Financial Services
Mapheq Financial Solutions
Advisory partnership focused on commercial structure, distribution strategy and operational discipline — translating financial-services rigour into a scalable independent practice.
Financial Services
Phumlani Mtshingana Financial Services
Strategic and governance advisory supporting growth planning, process design and stakeholder positioning for a growing financial-services firm.
Operations & Growth
Afrika Pro Cleaning Services
Lean Six Sigma process optimisation and growth strategy — mapping operations, removing waste, and building a roadmap for efficient, profitable scaling.
Engagements span operational optimisation, financial & strategic advisory, and governance support. Detailed case references available on request.
Experience
16+ years of P&L leadership.
A career built on full profit-and-loss ownership, national key-account management, provincial turnaround leadership and board-level engagement.
Request full profile- 2024 – Present
Managing Director, Tshumu Advisory & Consulting
Independent business consulting, event strategy and stakeholder advisory.
- 2023 – 2024
Regional Manager: Eastern Cape, Old Mutual
Full P&L; provincial growth strategy; IFA channel rebuild.
- 2022
National Key Accounts Exec + Managing Exec, Old Mutual
National banking partnerships; board governance and fiduciary duty.
- 2021
Regional Manager: West Rand Brokers, Old Mutual
P&L ~R600m p.a.; leadership of 11 Business Consultants.
- 2019 – 2021
Regional Sales Manager, Old Mutual
First people-leadership role; ~R600m p.a. region; sales coaching.
- 2010 – 2019
Earlier roles, Old Mutual
Business Consultant, Senior Tracer & Investigator, Client Service Professional.
Get in touch
Let's have a friendly chat.
Book a free, no-pressure review and we'll show you where you're losing money, what's slowing you down, and a few simple things you can fix. Quick, easy, no obligation.