B-BBEE Gap Analysis
Most businesses have a general idea of their B-BBEE level.
That is not the same as knowing what the scorecard actually says.
You need to know which points are secure, which are at risk, where the gaps sit, whether the supporting evidence is strong enough and what is realistically achievable before money is committed.
That is what our gap analysis gives you.
We work through each applicable element of your scorecard, assess the information and evidence currently available and give you a clear written view of where the business stands.
No guesswork. No unnecessary spend. No discovering the problem when the verification agency is already asking for evidence.
What We Look At
We assess:
- Your measured entity classification and applicable B-BBEE code
- Your current position under each applicable scorecard element
- The supporting data and documentation available
- Whether the evidence supports the points being relied on
- Missing, incomplete or inconsistent documentation
- Scorecard gaps and areas of risk
- Subminimum requirements and other issues that could affect the final level
- Areas where further planning or implementation may be required
You receive a written report setting out the findings by element, together with the reasoning behind them.
How It Works
We understand the business
We start with the basics that actually matter: entity classification, applicable code, financial year end, ownership structure, previous certificates, current B-BBEE position and what the business is trying to achieve.
We request the right information
Your team receives a structured information request covering the records, supporting documents and financial information required for the review. We tell you what we need and why we need it.
We work through the scorecard
Each applicable element is reviewed against the requirements that apply to your business. We do not simply calculate a score. We look at the evidence behind it and whether the position is likely to stand up when independently verified.
We show you the gaps
You receive a written analysis showing the position reviewed, the gaps identified, the risks we see and the reasoning behind each finding. Where something requires further investigation, we tell you that too.
We work out what happens next
We take you through the findings and answer the questions properly. From there, we can model different scenarios, build the implementation plan and manage the process through the measurement period and into verification. You do not have to take the gap analysis and figure out the rest yourself.
Who It Is For
A gap analysis makes sense if:
- You are preparing for your first B-BBEE verification
- You do not know whether your current scorecard is accurate
- Your turnover, ownership, structure or workforce has changed
- You have changed sector codes or measurement requirements
- You have a target level but do not know what is required to achieve it
- You are about to commit significant B-BBEE spend
- You want an independent review before verification
- You simply want to know exactly where the business stands