How do I apply for a BEE Ratings-SA Rating?

The South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) governs BEE verification on behalf of the DTI and prescribes the following process:

• Receive application for quotation from client. Send quotation, application form and standard terms and conditions to client.
• Receive signed application, standard terms and condition contract and full upfront payment from client.
• Review the application and approve if no conflict of interest exist.
• Plan the process in conjunction with the client.
• Brief the client in terms of what evidence is required for rating / verification.
• Allow the client reasonable time to collect evidence.
• Verification analysts finalise the BEE scorecard and report and prepare the evidence file to be submitted to the BEE Manager for approval.
• BEE Manager scrutinizes the evidence file and approves BEE status if compliant with SANAS requirements.
• BEE Manager issues the BEE certificate to client and DTI.
• Client appeals if need exists.
• Periodic independent audit is conducted to verify the process as compliant in terms of SANAS requirements and the BEE Codes of Good Practice.