B-BBEE · Generic Scorecard

BEE Score Calculator

Estimate your B-BBEE contributor level in under two minutes. Enter figures as a percentage, or switch to numbers if that's what you have on hand: the score updates live either way.

Legal basis: Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 & the Codes of Good Practice (Generic Scorecard)

Start the Calculator B-BBEE Certification, Explained

1. Ownership

Black economic interest and voting rights in the business. Full points at 51% black ownership.

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Black ownership (economic interest)0%

Full points at 51%+

2. Management Control

Black representation across board, executive and senior/middle/junior management. Full points at 60%+ representation.

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Black representation in management0%

Full points at 60%+

3. Skills Development

Annual training spend on black employees as a % of leviable payroll (the SETA/skills levy base). Full points at 6%+.

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Skills spend as % of leviable payroll0%

Full points at 6%+

4. Enterprise & Supplier Development

The largest weighting on the scorecard. Procurement spend directed to black-owned, EME and QSE suppliers, plus supplier/enterprise development contributions. Full points at 80%+ of measured procurement spend.

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Qualifying procurement spend0%

Full points at 80%+: this is where most scores are won or lost

5. Socio-Economic Development

Contributions supporting broad-based black economic participation, as a % of net profit after tax (NPAT). Full points at 1%+.

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SED spend as % of NPAT0%

Full points at 1%+

Estimated score

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B-BBEE Contributor Levels

Level 1≥ 100 pts

Level 2≥ 95 pts

Level 3≥ 90 pts

Level 4≥ 80 pts

Level 5≥ 75 pts

Level 6≥ 70 pts

Level 7≥ 55 pts

Level 8≥ 40 pts

Non-compliant< 40 pts

This tool provides an indicative, self-service estimate only and is not a verified B-BBEE score or certificate. Actual scorecards involve additional sub-elements, bonus points and priority element discounting (e.g. the 40% sub-minimum thresholds on Ownership, Skills Development and ESD) not reflected in this simplified model. The certificate application form prepares the details lawvero needs to begin the certification process: it does not itself issue a certificate, and a Level 4 result on this calculator is not a guarantee that a verification agency will confirm the same level once actual evidence is reviewed. For a defensible position for tender or verification purposes, use the lawvero Audit Calculator or Health Check. Contact office@lawvero.co.za.

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Your biggest opportunity right now is Enterprise & Supplier Development: 40.0 points on the table. The Audit Calculator adds the evidence checklist for this element; the Health Check turns it into a prioritised improvement plan.