Growth & Transformation Consultancy — South Africa

Most companies don't have a growth problem.
They have a structure problem.

Catalyst helps growing companies build from the inside out — combining organizational design, operational systems, and marketing strategy so founders can scale without breaking their teams, culture, or themselves.

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Three ways we help
your company grow.

You can engage one service or all three. The deeper the relationship, the more embedded and valuable we become.

01

Build

Organizational Design & Operations

The internal engine. We build the structure that makes sustainable growth possible. For founders drowning in chaos who need to run like a real company.

  • Org structure and team design
  • Hiring frameworks and onboarding
  • SOPs and operational protocols
  • Workflow and process architecture
  • Scaling from founder-led to structured

02

Lead

Leadership & Culture

The human layer. We build the people and the culture that makes everything else work. For leaders who have the team but not yet the systems to lead them at scale.

  • Management frameworks
  • Leadership development programs
  • Accountability and performance systems
  • Team health and culture design
  • Executive advisory

03

Grow

Marketing & Growth Strategy

The external engine. Once the foundation is solid, we build visibility, leads, and market presence. For companies ready to amplify what's working inside.

  • Brand strategy and positioning
  • Social media and content
  • SEO and digital presence
  • Growth consulting and campaigns
  • Lead generation strategy

We don't just advise. We build alongside you.

Hands-on. Embedded. Outcome-driven.

Real outcomes.
Real companies.

243%
Engagement growth for a therapy clinic in 30 days
$200K+
Raised for a med-tech startup via investor campaign
70yr
Audit firm repositioned as a credible national practice
US·UK·AU
International clients across three continents

Two founders.
One vision.

Between us we bring organizational design, operational systems, marketing strategy, and senior business leadership — built across some of the most complex organizational environments there are.

Carmen Naidoo

Co-Founder — Organizational Growth

Former Executive Pastor turned consultancy founder. Built organizational infrastructure from scratch across complex, multi-campus environments. Now helps companies build the internal structure they need to scale without breaking.

Org Design Operations Growth Strategy

Maryke Fischer

Co-Founder — Business Strategy

Business Administration graduate with years of corporate leadership experience. COO of Brave to Love, an anti-slavery and anti-human trafficking nonprofit. Brings structured business thinking and operational rigour to every engagement.

Business Strategy Leadership Operations

"We've built organizations from scratch — inside some of the most complex, high-pressure environments there are. We know what breaks a company as it scales. And we know exactly what to build to fix it."

Carmen & Maryke — Co-Founders, Catalyst

"Carmen and Maryke don't just deliver work — they deliver thinking. The brand identity they built for us has completely changed how we're perceived in the market."

Phillip Coetser

Senior Partner @ FVLN

Brands built to perform.
Organizations built to last.

Every project starts with a problem to solve. Here's what it looks like when strategy meets execution.

Audit & Advisory · Repositioning

FVLN

A 70-year audit firm repositioned as a credible national practice. New brand architecture, messaging framework, and market positioning.

Med-Tech · Investor Strategy

SofPulse Inc.

Breakthrough med-tech company. Investor pitch strategy and campaign visuals used across a funding campaign that secured $200K+.

Luxury · Brand Identity

Indigo & Oak

Complete brand identity and positioning strategy for a luxury personalised gifting company. Launched with a clear premium market position.

Plans that fit
where you are.

No vague quotes. No surprises. Clear pricing designed to match where you are and where you're going.

Build

From $2,500
per month · or project-based

Organizational design and operations consulting. For companies that need internal structure to match their external ambitions.

  • Org structure and team design
  • Hiring frameworks and SOPs
  • Operational systems build
  • Accountability structures
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Grow

From $1,500
per month

Marketing and growth strategy. For companies with a solid foundation ready to amplify their external presence and generate leads.

  • Brand strategy and positioning
  • Social media and content
  • Growth consulting
  • Lead generation strategy
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Ready to build from
the inside out?

If your company is growing faster than its structure — let's talk. One conversation can change everything.

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