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FAQs
Responses to some of the most frequently asked questions about BEE, SANAS and ABVA.
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Commonly asked questions about BEE verification
| Why does my company need to go through the BEE Verification process? |
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In South Africa today, a BEE verification certificate is a serious business tool. It provides recognition of your BEE status and, therefore, provides greater credibility across the broader South African business landscape. It’s also an aid to convenience as it saves you from submitting proof of BEE every time you need to tender.
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| Is there any other way to prove my business is BEE compliant? |
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You could go through the process of supplying proof of your BEE status each and every time you respond to a tender. However, apart from the considerable amount of time this takes, many potential customers will only accept a valid B-BBEE verification certificate as proof of your status. In reality, the only way you can effectively prove your Black Economic Empowerment status is through a verification certificate.
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| How can I gauge what work is involved in becoming BEE compliant? |
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This will depend on the size and nature of your business. For example, if your turnover is less than R35m but greater than R5m you only have to comply with four of the seven elements on the Scorecard but this could be dependent on the type of business.
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| Is it possible that my business could be exempt from BEE compliance? |
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If your turnover is less than R5m you can apply to be exempt. In this case, as a micro enterprise, you would qualify with a BEE rating as a Level Four Contributor.
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| What is a Scorecard? |
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Your Scorecard is a report on the audit of your business’s contribution to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment. The BEE Scorecard consists of seven elements, each considered to contribute to an enterprise’s commitment to BEE.
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| Why should I use a BEE Verification Agency that is a member of ABVA? |
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ABVA members adhere to a strict code of conduct and measured entities can contact ABVA if they are unhappy with any of its members. Moreover, all measured entities verified by ABVA members are listed on the ABVA website for potential BEE opportunities.
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| What is the difference between a full and associate of member of ABVA? |
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Full ABVA members, such as BEE Empowered, are those that have applied to SANAS for accreditation.
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| What recourse do I have if I am unhappy with my Verification Agency? |
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If the agency is an ABVA member, you can contact ABVA’s disciplinary representative.
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| What powers does ABVA have over its members? |
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If an ABVA member is found guilty after a disciplinary action, it can face a number of punitive measures including expulsion from the body.
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| What role does ABVA play in the BEE Verification Industry? |
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ABVA has championed BEE verification in South Africa.
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| What is BEE Empowered’s association with ABVA? |
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As well as being a full member, we participate in the SANAS Technical Committee (STC) and the dti sub-committee responsible for drafting the BEE methodology for verification engagements.
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| What will your directory of BEE companies do for my business? |
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Inclusion in BEE Empowered’s listing as a BEE company means people can check your BEE status as part of any checks they do on your business.
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| Are there currently any accredited BEE Verification Agencies? |
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Currently, there are no BEE verification agencies accredited by SANAS. However, full ABVA members have applied to SANAS for accreditation.
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| If I receive a BEE Verification Certificate from a BEE Empowered, how do I know it will still be valid after the accreditation process? |
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We provide you with updates on valid certificates at no extra charge.
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| What’s an Industry Specific Charter? |
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Certain types of business are rated on a different basis as is provided for in the standard dti scorecards. Such businesses include mining, legal, agriculture, construction or tourism. However, the classification and criteria are subject to constant change so it’s best to ask us if your business is likely to fall under an Industry Specific Charter.
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| What can I expect from the BEE verification process? |
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We’ll advise you on the exact process, based on the needs of your business. You can view a simple guide to the BEE verification process here.
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JHB: +27 (011) 461-6373
Fax: +27 (021) 511-0210
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