B-BBEE verification
Generic verifications are done by SANAS-accredited verification agencies. We facilitate the process and make sure your evidence is presented in the best possible way so you receive points where they are due.
EME and QSE verifications
Your business qualifies as an EME or QSE based on its annual turnover and the sector code that applies.
Generic Codes
| Black ownership | B-BBEE level | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 51% | Level 4 | 100% |
| 51% or more | Level 2 | 125% |
| 100% | Level 1 | 135% |
Black female ownership and designated ownership are recorded on the affidavit. The Black designated groups are: Black people; Black women; Black people with disabilities; Black people living in rural or underdeveloped areas.
Construction Sector
| Annual turnover | Built Environment Professionals (BEPs) | Contractors |
|---|---|---|
| Affidavit only, no verification | Less than R1.8 million | Less than R3 million |
| SANAS verification certificate, with at least 40% of the QSE Skills Development target | R1.8 million to R6 million | R3 million to R10 million |
| Black ownership | Affidavit (BEP under R1.8m, Contractor under R3m) | Verified, 40% skills met | Verified, 40% skills not met |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 30% | Level 5 (80%) | Level 5 (80%) | Level 6 (60%) |
| 30% to less than 51% | Level 4 (100%) | Level 4 (100%) | Level 5 (80%) |
| 51% or more | Level 2 (125%) | Level 2 (125%) | Level 3 (110%) |
| 100% | Level 1 (135%) | Level 1 (135%) | Level 2 (125%) |
| Black ownership | Verified, 40% skills met | Verified, 40% skills not met |
|---|---|---|
| 51% or more | Level 2 (125%) | Level 3 (110%) |
| 100% | Level 1 (135%) | Level 2 (125%) |
Transport Sector
| EME | Annual turnover of R5 million or less |
|---|---|
| Document | Under the transport sector only a letter can be obtained, not a sworn affidavit. The letter is issued by the business's accounting officer or auditor. |
Alternatively, a transport EME may be verified by a SANAS-accredited verification agency.
For EME and QSE affidavits, please contact:
QSE and EME verifications
