HOW TO FIND YOUR BEE SCORE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Understanding your B-BBEE (Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment) score is crucial for securing business opportunities, meeting tender requirements, and aligning with South Africa’s transformation goals. At Compliance Hub Consulting, we specialise in guiding businesses through the complexities of BEE compliance with clarity and confidence.

Whether you're a micro enterprise or a large corporation, here's how to determine your BEE score in line with South African legislation:

1. Determine Your Business Category

Your BEE score process begins by identifying your business size:

Business Type	Annual Turnover
Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME)	R10 million or less
Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE)	Between R10 million and R50 million
Generic Enterprise	More than R50 million

2. For EMEs (Turnover ≤ R10 million)

If you're an EME, your compliance process is straightforward and cost-effective.

Self-Certification OptionsYou can either:

• Obtain a free BEE certificate from the CIPC 

• Complete a B-BBEE affidavit, signed by a Commissioner of Oaths, which serves as your valid certificate.

Ownership Advantage

• 51% black-owned EMEs qualify for Level 2

• 100% black-owned EMEs qualify for Level 1

Compliance Hub Tip: We assist clients in drafting compliant affidavits and ensuring they meet the ownership and control thresholds to maximise their BEE level.

3. For QSEs and Generic Enterprises (Turnover > R10 million)

If your business exceeds R10 million in annual turnover, formal BEE verification is required unless 51%+ Black owned

Engage a SANAS-Accredited Verification AgencyOnly SANAS-accredited agencies are authorised to issue valid BEE verification certificates.

Scorecard Elements Assessed Include:

1. Ownership

2. Management Control

3. Skills Development

4. Enterprise & Supplier Development

5. Socio-Economic Development

Final Outcome:A verified B-BBEE certificate detailing your compliance level.

Compliance Hub Service: We help clients prepare for audits, gather the required documentation, and optimise their score across each element.

Summary Table

Business Type	How to Determine Your BEE Score
EME (≤ R10m)	Affidavit or CIPC certificate
QSE (R10m–R50m)	SANAS-accredited verification (* OWNERSHIP AS ABOVE)
Generic (> R50m)	SANAS-accredited verification
All Types	Pre-assessments, certificate checks, and strategic planning via Compliance Hub

How Compliance Hub Consulting Can Help

At Compliance Hub Consulting, we offer end-to-end BEE support, including:

• Affidavit drafting and verification for EMEs

• Pre-verification audits to identify gaps before formal assessments

• Strategy development to improve your BEE score

• Alignment with SANAS-accredited verification agencies

• Scorecard optimisation to unlock maximum benefit across all five elements

Ready to simplify your BEE journey?

Let Compliance Hub Consulting be your compliance partner. We make BEE understandable, achievable, and valuable for your business.

Contact us today to schedule a BEE compliance consultation.