The best place to start is to read up on the bbbee codes, speak to experts and attend courses to get sufficient knowledge to start working on your bee scorecard. In october 2014 these new codes will come into operation thereby replacing the existing bee codes of good practice. This holds major implications for business especially for firms whose customers require a. The new legislation is quite a bit stricter, especially in its scoring and the manner of calculating bbbee compliance levels, or status, has changed in many regards. Ownership takes centre stage under updated bbbee code. The new bee codes or broad based black economic empowerment codes that was released in south africa in 2015 will. Speaking at the launch of a new bbbeefocused ict sector council in midrand, cwele said the code will help overcome the devastating effects of more than 350 years of colonialism and institutionalised apartheid racism. Inspiring empowerment through innovation, research and technology. Implementation of the amended codes of good practice 1 may 2015. Tourism broadbased black economic empowerment bbbee. The dti has granted a 12 month transitional period until 11 october, 2014, by which time all entities have to comply with the new bee codes. Bbbee journey afrox south africa a member of the linde. Published a notice of clarification for the amended bbbee codes of good. For 2015, the jselisted group retained a level 2 rating under the department of trade and industrys bbbee codes of good practice, with level 1 representing the highest ranking that can be secured.
South africa requires a level of compliance with the broad based black economic empowerment scorecard. In this article, we provide an overview of the major differences in the old bbbee codes versus the new bbbee codes. Tourism bbbee sector code easy guide tourism bbbee sector code introduction continued while we have seen some transformation since the charters inception in 2005, the. The broad based black economic empowerment bbbee act 53 of 2003 the act as amended by the bbbee amendment act 46 of 20 came into effect on 24 october 2014. The revised broad based black economic empowerment bbbee codes were gazetted by the minister of trade and industry dti in 20.
The biggest impact of the revised bee codes that came into effect on 1 may, will be on smaller companies. Apr 10, 2015 new bbbee codes present opportunity apr 10, 2015 midsized businesses face a significant challenge in transforming their businesses to comply with the stricter revised broad based black economic empowerment bbbee codes that will come into effect on 1 may this year. May 22, 2015 the codes for management control will impact a company who may not meet all the necessary indicators available. Bbbee code of good practice bbbee commission department. Among the reports produced thus far from the council is the sector monitoring report, which explains the implementation of bbbee in the sector. Bbbee journey afrox south africa a member of the linde group. Amendments to the broad based black economic empowerment act, no 53 of 2003 bbbee act became effective from october 2014 and amendments to the codes of good practice on black economic empowerment bbbee codes, originally gazetted in 20, became effective in may 2015. Old bbbee codes vs new bbbee codes cenfed bbbee agency. Codes of good practice it is hereby notified that the minister of trade and industry hereby issues the following draft code of good practice for public comments under section 93 of the broad based black economic empowerment act 53 of 2003. The international code council icc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process. Broad based black economic empowerment bbbee has the potential to redress inequality. The international codes i codes are the widely accepted, comprehensive set of model codes used in the us and abroad to help ensure the engineering of safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. These new bee codes of good practice came into operation on 30 april 2015 and are replacing the existing bee codes of good practice. Tourism sector codes of good practice only became effective on 22 may 2009.
The new bee codes or broad based black economic empowerment codes that was released in south africa in 2015. Ownership has become an even more important requirement in the updated broad based black economic empowerment codes of good practice that will come into effect from may 1 st, 2015, necessitating a wide range of companies to assess their structures and strategies in. Feb 17, 2016 is there any benefit for an eme to get a black partner bbbee speaking. Furthermore, if a qse has to report under the new codes it will have to develop a totally different mindset towards bee and our expert suggests that people affected by the new codes make sure that they gain the required knowledge of the new codes, either by way of a bee consultant, or by having an internal designated person who is. Is there any benefit for an eme to get a black partner bbbee speaking. The codes place a lot more emphasis on black ownership and control and all companies should consider the codes carefully as there are different applications in the general code for different categories of enterprises. The broad based black economic empowerment bbbee act, gazetted in 2007, will be used on all financial periods ending before 1 may 2015. These amended codes nominate the following elements as priority elements. By barry on february 12, 2016 in news, broad based black economic empowerment advice and planning, commercial law the bbbee amended codes of good practice came into law on 1 may 2015 already and it has made fundamental changes to our current bbbee regulations. New bbbee codes present opportunity apr 10, 2015 midsized businesses face a significant challenge in transforming their businesses to comply with the stricter revised broad based black economic empowerment bbbee codes that will come into effect on 1 may this year.
The broad based black economic empowerment amendment act, no 46 of 20 bee amendment act which amends the broad based black economic empowerment act, no 53 of 2003 bee act to, amongst others, make the bee act the overarching legislation in south africa with regard to bee, to make it mandatory for all governmental bodies to apply the generic bee codes of good. The broad based black economic empowerment act 53 of 2003 bbbee act provides the legislative framework for broad based black economic empowerment in south africa bbbee. Unpacking the new bbbee act enterprise supplier development. Introduction to za and what we are trying to achieve on our site. The new codes will replace the existing bee codes of good practice when they come into operation in october 2014. The amended broad based black economic empowerment bee codes of. For 2015, the affordable housing market as calculated by the. Dti unpacks amended bee codes to soften blow for business. Johannesburg the ownership component of the new broad based black economic empowerment bbbee codes was a challenge and difficult for multinational companies, ford motor company of. Codes were published on 11 october 20 and came into effect on 1 may 2015.
Dr rob d vies, mp ministe of trade and industry dated 1. Cliffe dekker hofmeyr bee amendment act and draft codes. The below are several highpoints of the amendments announced by the bee amendment act. Broad based black economic empowerment act section 95. The proposed amendments to the bee codes were first published for comment on 5 october, 2012. You can download this page as a pdf using your browsers print functionality. It is african oxygen limiteds intention to regain its 201516. Oct 15, 2015 introduction to za and what we are trying to achieve on our site. The new codes provides distinction between enterprise development and supplier development contributions, a list of qualifying monetary and nonmonetary contributions, and also an adjustment has been made to the recognisable amount. Jun 18, 2018 new bee legislation further amendments to the codes of good practice 15 june 2018 jun 18, 2018 bee legislation news, mkhaphi nkosi on the 15 th of june, the department of trade and industry dti issued another gazette on the amendment of the revised codes of good practice rcogp.
The act is the most significant of a number of acts relating to bbbee see summary on opposite page as it defines both the meaning. On 11 october 20 the revised broad based black economic empowerment bbbeecodes were gazetted by the minister of trade and industry dti. On 31 may 2019, the dti released gazetted changes to the bee codes, a new version of the preferential procurement, enterprise and supplier development element, skills development element, general principles, as well as updates on interpretations and definitions. With the codes officially in place, we anticipate enhanced implementation of transformation. Amendments to the bbbee act and the codes explained is the source. Cliffe dekker hofmeyr recent changes to the bee landscape. Constitutional mandate for bbbee bbbee journey ushering in a new era for empowerment bbbee. Minister davies says the refined codes symbolise a new beginning in the reorientation of the. Ownership has become an even more important requirement in the updated broad based black economic empowerment codes of good practice that will come into effect from may 1 st, 2015, necessitating a wide range of companies to assess their structures and strategies in order to remain compliant. The amended codes of good practice for broad based black economic empowerment that came into effect on 1 may 2015 will significantly reduce current compliance levels by two to three levels. Find an accountant the official south african website. The trumping clause contained in s3 2, will become effective on 24 october 2015 one year after the rest of the bee amendment act comes into force.
On 11 october, 20, the department of trade and industry gazetted the revised codes thus bringing them into law. It is imperative that companies measure themselves in terms of the revisions then plot their path to return to former levels. The ownership component of the new bbbee codes is a challenge for multinationals, says ford motor company of southern africa chief executive jeff nemeth. Codes of good practice it is hereby notified that the minister of trade and industry hereby issues the following draft code of good practice for public comments under section 93 of the broad based black. New bbbee codes of good practice time to get a move on. Ppc prioritising new bbbee road map as rating gets set.
Implementation of the amended codes of good practice 1. Summary of the bbbee codes of good practice, july 2007 pdf threshold for major bbbee transactions. These codes have recently been amended in 20 with the date of implementation being 1 st may 2015. These amended codes nominate the following elements as priority. Broad based black economic empowerment amendment act, 20 act no. Ppc prioritising new bbbee road map as rating gets set to. If your financial period should end after 1 may 2015, the new gazetted bbbee verification codes must be used. May 20, 2015 the biggest impact of the revised bee codes that came into effect on 1 may, will be on smaller companies.
Summary of the bbbee codes of good practice, july 2007 pdf. Pdf black economic empowerment in the south african mining. For example a firm with 65 points would have an old bbbee level 4 rating but a new bbbee level 7 rating. The bbbee codes of good practice the codes came into effect on 1 may 2015. The codes for management control will impact a company who may not meet all the necessary indicators available. On 11 october 20 the minister of trade and industry dti, dr rob davies, gazetted the revised broad based black economic empowerment bbbee codes. The number of categories for compliance was seven under the.
In the alignment process to produce this revised code, all the. Points allocated for management control accounting. The codes of good practice are legislated in terms of the black economic empowerment bee act, promulgated in 2003, with the first codes of good practice introduced in 2007. The codes of good practice may be issued under the bbbee act and such codes may be sector specific or generic i. Ownership will become a new focus of the proposed changes to the codes and all companies will have to work even harder at obtaining and maintaining their bbbee scorecards sapa, 22 august 2012. Previously companies, especially foreignowned companies were able to achieve high bbbee scores by focusing on other elements and avoiding any equity. The bbbee codes of good practice evolved from a number of bee initiatives since 1999. Ongoing education campaign on the act and the codes.
The new code applies to qse companies in the same way it does to largegeneric entities, and these companies may have to restructure their staff if they want to take full benefit of the new codes. Since 2001, empowerdex has been redefining empowerment in africa and taking it to new heights by achieving milestones that stand testament to africas continuous development and involvement in the broad based black economic empowerment bbbee landscape. A bbbee commission was in the process of being established, and an acting commissioner had been appointed. Telecommunications and postal services minister siyabonga cwele announced the new broad based black economic empowerment bbbee ict sector code at the launch of a bbbee ict sector council in midrand on tuesday. A wellpresented introduction course should take no longer than half a day and should leave you with enough information about bee to help you answer most questions. Ibc irc iwuic izc iccpc igcc ispsc iecc iebc ifgc ipmc ipsdc ifc ipc imc international code council code adoption map click on a state for i code adoption details, or click a button to see where each code has been adopted. In 2015 the amended tourism bbbee sector code was gazetted for. With the constant and complex changes to this critical legislation, it is becoming increasingly important for businesses to. Section 101 now provides that every organ of state and public entity must apply any relevant code of good. Amended tourism sector code, 20 november 2015, the highlight of the tourism sector code is that it has a. Sector codes remain of application until end the end of october 2015, by when they must be aligned with the amended codes or be repealed by the dti. Some history was given to the introduction of the broad based black economic empowerment bbbee act 53 of 2003, which had come into operation on 24 october 2014. Cliffe dekker hofmeyr bee amendment act and draft codes of.