Sector codes
Generic Codes of Good Practice
The Amended Codes of Good Practice apply to measured entities that do not fall under a gazetted sector code. Your measurement category depends on annual turnover.
Measurement categories
| Category | Annual turnover | How measured |
|---|---|---|
| Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) | R10 million or less | Sworn affidavit or certificate |
| Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE) | More than R10 million, up to R50 million | QSE scorecard; affidavit if at least 51% black-owned |
| Generic enterprise | More than R50 million | Full Generic scorecard |
Generic scorecard elements
| Element | Weighting (points) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | 25 | Priority element |
| Management Control (incl. Employment Equity) | 19 | |
| Skills Development | 20 + 5 bonus | Priority element |
| Enterprise & Supplier Development | 40 + 4 bonus | Priority element |
| Socio-Economic Development | 5 |
Priority elements carry a 40% sub-minimum. Missing a sub-minimum discounts your achieved level by one level — which is why we plan priority elements first.
Recognition levels
| 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.
How we help
- Confirm your measurement category for each entity
- Model your scorecard and sub-minimum exposure
- Plan priority elements first, then optimise the rest
- Prepare evidence for verification
This page is a general overview, not legal advice. Codes are amended and tested in court from time to time — check the latest position in our B-BBEE news or ask us.
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