EmpowerBEE

ABOUT US

B-BBEE Specialists

One of the select few firms in the country with a Level 1, value adding Contributor status to B-BBEE. Our clients are able to claim the maximum 168% on their spend with us, while simultaneously supporting the main target beneficiaries of B-BBEE.

We are fully accredited B-BBEE approved auditors.

WHO

We provided services to a vast array of business sectors (transport, engineering, construction, ICT, manufacturing, retail, agriculture, textile etc) and we are represented in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.

EmpowerBEE has been accredited by IRBA to verify the following scorecards and charters (EME, QSE & Generic Scorecards):

• DTI – Codes of Good Practice
• Tourism Sector Codes
• Construction Charter (All Scorecards)
• Integrated Transport Charter (All Scorecards)
• Financial Sector Charter (All Scorecards)
• Chartered Accountancy Sector Code
• Information & Communication Technology Sector Code
• Property Sector Charter (All Scorecards)
• Forestry Charter

SERVICES

WHAT

We offer a streamlined process, whereby our team of professional auditors will assist you throughout the verification process. We aim to complete your B-BBEE Verification within the shortest possible time frame, whilst maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Impartiality Policy

Empowerbee maintains the highest standards of professional independence and understands the importance of impartiality, confidentiality and objectivity when managing its activities. Empowerbee will not accept engagements that might compromise the professional impartiality or could be perceived to compromise the professional independence of the Verification process and Verification results.Compliance with the fundamental principles of integrity,

objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and professional behaviour is necessary at all times and will be adhered to by all members, managers and employees /contractors of Empowerbee. Impartiality and being perceived to be impartial is necessary to deliver a rating that inspires confidence. Empowerbee therefore adopts a policy that ensures impartiality in all of the company activities and relationships and is committed to identifying, managing and resolving any threats to impartiality that may arise from its activities.

Exempt Micro Enterprise

Is your company an entity with an annual turnover of under R10 million or a Start-up enterprise that registered in the last 12 months?

Your company then qualifies as a EME (Exempt Micro Enterprise).

EmpowerBEE specializes in quality and efficient service to our EME clients. We guarantee delivery of an EME certificate within 24 hours of receiving all relevant supporting documentation. Download and complete the EME application form by CLICKING HERE and submit the form and the required documents to either morosha@empowerbee.co.za or fax to +27 (0)86 666 4094.

Qualifying Small Enterprises

Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSE's) are businesses with an annual turnover of R50 million or less. They have to comply with the QSE scorecard which requires that they elect five of the seven elements of the scorecard to be measured on.

If you have any questions or need a quote, the team at EmpowerBEE is available to assist you.

Generic BEE Scorecard

Generic enterprises- Large Enterprises are businesses with an annual turnover in excess of R50 mil per annum.

They have to be measured on all seven elements of the scorecard.

WHAT IS BEE?

Having a BEE certificate and being BEE Compliant gives you an advantage over your competitors. All government departments require a BEE certificate if you want to apply for a tender.

WHO QUALIFIES?

These elements are represented on a scorecard and most elements contain sub-categories. Each element has a weighting attached to it and these weightings add up to 100. Depending on the score out of 100 a business achieves, it is allocated a particular B-BBEE status level. This B-BBEE status level in turn, translates into a B-BBEE Recognition Level.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

Measures such as employment preference, skills development, ownership, management, socio-economic development, enterprise development and preferential procurement.

WHAT DOES IT DO?

Successful implementers of BEE also see it as a means to create economic growth in South Africa, and as vital to advance their corporate strategy.

Training and Development

We work closely with our Business Partners for all your training requirements for your company. We strive to provide clients with innovative and cost effective training solutions which will empower staff with the skills and knowledge needed to increase productivity and add a competitive advantage. All courses and qualifications are accredited with the services Seta and Department of Education. We offer an extensive selection of diplomas and courses.

Please e-mail us and we will send you a detailed list of our qualifications offered.