BEE Verification

BEE On Call provides BEE verification and BEE Consultation services to customers throughout South Africa. If your company needs to be rated properly and effectively, you can work with us to get your business verified. We can also provide you with information regarding broad-based black economic empowerment, making us your number one BEE resource. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we assist companies and organisations or all sizes with BEE verification services.

What is B-BBEE?

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) is a national transformation programme launched by the Government to give previously disadvantaged groups economic opportunities that were previously unavailable to them. These include Ownership, Management Control, Employment Equity, Skills Development, Preferential Procurement, Supplier Development, Enterprise Development and Socio Economic Development.

It is important to know that BEE is not forced upon any business; however, any business wanting to do business with the Government or wants to have a competitive advantage has to be BEE Compliant. The certification process comprises of a few easy steps, to help determine your BEE level.

The Advantages of Being BEE Compliant

There are many advantages of being BEE compliant. You can get the opportunity to submit tenders to government entities or private companies as you will have a valid BEE certificate. You can also ensure that your company has a BEE scorecard, as this is required by the new Preferential Procurement Act.

Another great benefit of BEE verification for your company is that you can now compete against other larger companies to become a preferred supplier. You can also be recognized and receive preference as a BEE supplier on the database of various Municipalities and Government Organisations such as the SETA’s.

The B-BBEE Verification Process

The BEE verification process is quite straightforward and conducted by BEESURE. Your company will be certified based on your size and turnover. QSE Entities who are less than 51% black owned as well as all Generic Entities must go through the Verification process. QSE Entities who are more than 51% black owned as well as EME Entities can obtain a Dti Affidavit as a B-BBEE certificate.

The BEESURE Verification process follows a 7 Step process:

Step 1: Completion of Request for Verification

Please click here for the Request for Verification.

Step 2: Assessment & Proposed Services and Acceptance

BEESURE conducts a Risk Assessment on client Application. Quotation for proposed services is then sent to the client for acceptance. Hereafter the client is invoiced and upon payment the verification process commence.

Step 3: Initial Verification Meeting

The verification process is discussed with the client and the information and documentation needed is communicated.

Step 4: Evidence collection & Document Review

The necessary evidence is then collected and reviewed.

Step 5: On-Site Verification

After all documentation is reviewed an on-site verification is scheduled. The on-site verification comprises of collection of all outstanding information and interviews

Step 6: Finalisation of Verification File

File is finalised to be handed over to the moderator for final approval

Step 7: B-BBEE Certificate is then issued

BEE Certificate of your company’s BEE Compliancy and Procurement Recognition is then issued.

BEE On Call can assist your business with BEE research, training and advice. We aim to provide you with all the necessary information and procedures regarding verification and we make sure that you know what the benefits to BEE verification services are.

Eligibility as an Exempted Micro Enterprise

If you have an annual turnover of less than R 10 million, you can qualify as an Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME). However if your Entity is recognized within the following sectors the annual turnover to qualify for an EME is:

Tourism		less than R5 million
Construction	For Contractors	less than R10 million
	For BEP’s	less than R6 million
Property	Asset Based	less than R80 million (Assets)
	Service Based	less than R10 million
	Estate Agencies/ Broking / Valuation Companies	less than R2.5 million
Transport (Old Codes)		less than R5 million

An Exempted Micro Enterprise is deemed to have a B-BBEE Status of “Level Four Contributor” having a B-BBEE recognition level of 100%. Enhanced B-BBEE recognition for an EME if the Entity is 100% Black Owned qualifies for elevation to “Level One Contributor” having a B-BBEE recognition level of 135%, and if they are at least 51% Black Owned, the Entity will qualify for elevation to “Level Two Contributor” having a B-BBEE recognition level of 125%.

Eligibility as a Qualifying Small Enterprise

If your annual turnover is between R10 and R50 million, you can qualify as a Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE). There are also some exceptions in certain Sectors:

Tourism		between R5 million and R45 million
Construction	For contractors	between R10 and R50 million
	For BEP’s	between R6 and R25 million
Property	Asset Based	between R80 and R400 million (Assets)
	Service Based	between R10 and R50 million
	Estate Agencies/ Broking / Valuation Companies	between R2.5 and R35 million
Transport (Old Codes)		between R5 and R35 million

An Qualifying Small Enterprise must comply with all of the elements of the QSE Scorecard. Enhanced B-BBEE recognition for an QSE if the Entity is 100% Black Owned qualifies for elevation to “Level One Contributor” having a B-BBEE recognition level of 135%, and if they are at least 51% Black Owned, the Entity will qualify for elevation to “Level Two Contributor” having a B-BBEE recognition level of 125%.

Who Qualify as a Generic Enterprise?

If your turnover is more than R50 million, you will be classified as a Generic Enterprise. The exceptions are as follow:

Tourism	above R45 million
Construction	For contractors	above R50 million
	For BEP’s	above R25 million
Property	Asset Based	above R400 million (Assets)
	Service Based	above R50 million
	Estate Agencies/ Broking / Valuation Companies	above R35 million
Transport (Old Codes)	above R35 million

Generic Enterprises will be certified according to their respective BEE scorecard and aspects like ownership, voting rights and economic interest will be taken into account. It’s always a good idea to talk to our friendly team to find out more about the BEE verification process and what your company will fall under.

Elements of the B-BBEE Scorecard

There are five elements of the BEE scorecard and they include the following:

1. Ownership
2. Management Control	Top Management
	Employment Equity
3. Skills Development
4. Enterprise and Supplier Development	Preferential Procurement
	Enterprise Development
	Supplier Development
5. Socio-Economic Development

What BEE On Call Offers

To ensure that you receive the best and most efficient BEE certification services, we provide consultations to optimise your BEE level, plans and BEE Trusts. We make sure that your company get issued with a valid B-BBEE Certificate by BEESURE the SANAS accredited agency that assist us.

We offer a streamlined, practical service to all our clients, and understand the importance of accurate and timeously completed BEE ratings.

We also offer you professional advice on the BEE process and what it entails for companies of all sizes. You will be made aware of the benefits of becoming certified and how you can improve your current BEE score.

For more information about our BEE verification services, contact BEE On Call today.