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WHAT’S INSIDE? PAGE 3 | What is the BEE Act PAGE 4 | The Basics of the BEE Code PAGE 5 | Who needs a BEE Affidavit PAGE 8 | What are BEE Levels PAGE 9 | What BEE Level should you aim for PAGE 10 | BEE and Ownership explained Go from new to […]
What you need to know about B-BBEE Sworn Affidavits

Around September 2020, new updated Sworn Affidavit Templates were posted to the DITC website. While no policy amendments were made, the affidavit templates were updated to provide further guidance in terms of how it must be completed. One change worth noting on these templates is that the latest financial year-end *DATE,MONTH,YEAR* must be displayed to […]
Starting a new business: 5 Core Regulatory Frameworks you should know

If you’re starting a new business, there are a million things you’re thinking about. One of the important aspects you need to consider is your legislative compliance, regardless of your sector or industry. This post outlines the 5 core regulatory frameworks that businesses in South Africa must be aware of: BCEA: The Basic Conditions of […]
Skills Development Submissions 2021 – what you need to know

The Skills Development Submissions period for 2021 is now in full swing – here’s what businesses need to know. What is the Skills Development Submissions period? This period, stretching from January to 30 April each year, is the time during which a company’s Skills Development Facilitator will compile the Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training […]
How to align Skills Development with Employment Equity

When planning for Skills Development or Employment Equity, the one must always be considered with the other. Employment Equity is never a “hire and fire” thing to get racial profiles right. In the true spirit of Employment Equity legislation, true transformation with competent candidates must be sustainably activated – this means that employees must be […]
Strategies to help employees reach their Skills Development goals

For companies participating in B-BBEE, large amounts of money are often dedicated to Skills Development. Training employees is a great way to elevate them, motivate them, promote their career paths, and contribute to a higher standard of living and opportunities for individuals. But, what if it feels like you’re not seeing a return on investment […]
How to get a BEE Certificate

Our team has put together a quick guide to how to get a BEE Certificate: Determine the B-BBEE level you need to obtain. Identify the set of BEE Codes that will govern your strategy – i.e. what is applicable to your industry and scope. Align your Ownership structure for the level you need. For some […]
#BEEready: What are BEE Levels

BEE Levels are recognition levels, that indicate to what degree you comply with BEE legislation. Now, there are 8 BEE Levels for compliance – with Level 1 being the best compliance. If you score lower than what qualifies for a Level 8, you are non-compliant. Across an entire BEE Scorecard, you can score 100+ points […]
#BEEready: What is your BEE Level if you have an affidavit?

Many people assume you’ll automatically get a Level 1 BEE Compliance with your affidavit, but that’s not true. For an EME, you’ll get an affidavit for a Level 1, Level 2, or Level 4 based on the actual percentage of direct black ownership in your company. So that clears up the perception that only 100% […]
#BEEready: What is a BEE Affidavit?

First, it is as valid as a BEE Certificate and it is essentially an affidavit stamped by a commissioner of oath to confirm the direct Black Ownership within a company Essentially, companies that make use of a BEE Affidavit in place of a BEE Certificate are startup companies, companies with a turnover of 0-10million rand, […]