Independent specialist advisory
- Generic Codes
- Construction Sector Code
- ICT Sector Code
- Mining Charter III
B-BBEE strategy · compliance · impact
Navigate B-BBEE with expertise. Execute with precision.
Strategic B-BBEE and transformation advisory for South African corporates, mining enterprises and multinationals — led personally by Herman Kirstein.
What we do
A complete transformation advisory practice.
Deep technical knowledge, senior commercial judgement and practical implementation across the full B-BBEE scorecard.
B-BBEE Strategy & Scorecard Building
Baseline scorecards, gap analysis and multi-year roadmaps built around your business model.
Read more 02Verification Readiness & Evidence Management
Pre-verification review, evidence files and agency liaison so the certificate reflects the work you have done.
Read more 03Preferential Procurement
Spend analysis and supplier strategy that strengthen your supply chain while unlocking scorecard value.
Read more 04Enterprise & Supplier Development
ESD programmes that build capable, independent black-owned suppliers — and stand up at verification.
Read more 05Socio-Economic Development
Credible community initiatives with measurable impact and verification confidence.
Read more 06Transformation Advisory
Board-level guidance connecting B-BBEE, equity, inclusivity and diversity to long-term value.
Read moreSector codes
Know the code. See the opportunity.
The right answer depends on which code measures you. We work across the Generic Codes and the sector frameworks our clients operate in.
Who you will work with
Herman Kirstein
Director, Botsepehi Consulting
Herman has more than twenty years of specialised B-BBEE experience across the Generic Codes, the Construction and ICT Sector Codes and Mining Charter III. His particular focus is where B-BBEE meets the business: preferential procurement, enterprise and supplier development, and socio-economic development.
Clients work with him directly. Consultations in English and Afrikaans.
More about HermanHow we work
From current state to sustained advantage.
- 01
Listen
Understand your business model, risk profile and the outcome you need.
- 02
Diagnose
Map your current position, the code requirements and the highest-value gaps.
- 03
Design
Build a practical, prioritised strategy with clear ownership and investment.
- 04
Deliver
Support implementation, evidence preparation and verification.
Quick reference
What your level is worth to your customers.
Your B-BBEE level determines how much of every rand your customers spend with you counts toward their own procurement score. A drop of one level can move you from preferred supplier to also-ran.
Generic Codes explained| Status | Points | Procurement recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | ≥ 100 | 135% |
| Level 2 | 95 – < 100 | 125% |
| Level 3 | 90 – < 95 | 110% |
| Level 4 | 80 – < 90 | 100% |
| Level 5 | 75 – < 80 | 80% |
| Level 6 | 70 – < 75 | 60% |
| Level 7 | 55 – < 70 | 50% |
| Level 8 | 40 – < 55 | 10% |
| Non-compliant | < 40 | 0% |
A measured entity that does not meet the 40% sub-minimum on a priority element is discounted by one level. Sector codes may differ in detail — always confirm against the code that applies to you.
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Ready to turn compliance into competitive advantage?
Let's discuss your scorecard, your sector requirements and the practical next move for your organisation.