B-BBEE Verification & Ratings
Helping businesses determine their B-BBEE status with SANAS R47-03 accredited ratings. Identify risks and opportunities to improve your score.
Nationwide BEE Verification
We perform ratings across South Africa for businesses of all sizes, from large multinationals to small privately owned entities.
Sector-Wide Compliance
Our verifications cover EME’s, QSE’s, and large Generic companies across all sectors, helping businesses comply with BEE regulations.
Our ISO Certifications
ISO 9001 - ISO 3834 - RBI Certification
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE)
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is a South African government policy to address historical economic inequalities from apartheid. It promotes Black participation in the economy through ownership, management control, skills development, enterprise/supplier development, and socio-economic contributions. Governed by the B-BBEE Act of 2003 (amended), compliance is measured via a scorecard (Levels 1–8) based on five elements. While not always mandatory, compliance is critical for government contracts, licenses, and procurement. Small businesses (EMEs/QSEs) have simplified requirements, while large enterprises need formal verification. Non-compliance or fronting risks penalties.
Skills: Ability to conduct a workplace skills plan (WSP) and annual training report (ATR) to identify skill gaps and align training with business and B-BBEE objectives.
Purpose: Ensures training programs target Black employees and meet scorecard targets (e.g., 6% of payroll spent on training).
Example: Analyzing job roles to prioritize training for Black employees in critical or scarce skills areas.
Skills: Expertise in developing and managing learning programs, including learnerships, apprenticeships, internships, and bursaries.
Purpose: Programs must benefit Black employees (including unemployed learners) and align with Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) requirements.
Example: Structuring accredited training courses or on-the-job mentoring for Black staff in technical or managerial roles.
Skills: Budget allocation and tracking to meet the 6% payroll target for training Black employees and 3.5% for unemployed Black learners (if applicable).
Purpose: Ensures compliance with expenditure targets and maximizes scorecard points (up to 20 points for generic entities).
Example: Allocating funds for SETA-accredited training or bursaries for Black students in relevant fields.
Skills: Record-keeping, reporting, and understanding B-BBEE verification processes.
Purpose: Accurate documentation of training spend, participant demographics (e.g., 85% Black beneficiaries), and program outcomes is required for verification audits.
Example: Maintaining proof of training attendance, invoices, and SETA submissions for verification by a SANAS-accredited agency.
Skills: Collaboration with SETAs, training providers, and internal HR teams to ensure programs meet B-BBEE and Skills Development Act requirements.
Purpose: Aligns training with national skills priorities and ensures recognition by verification agencies.
Example: Partnering with a SETA to fund learnerships for Black unemployed youth.
Skills: Understanding transformation goals and ensuring equitable access to training opportunities for Black employees, including women, youth, and people with disabilities.
Purpose: Addresses sub-minimum targets (e.g., 40% of skills development points) and promotes inclusive growth.
Example: Prioritizing training for Black female employees in underrepresented roles like engineering or leadership.