Professional Development is a key pillar for the National Association of BEE Consultants (NABC) in providing a benchmark for minimum levels of skill and education amongst its members. Companies dealing with BEE advisors, practitioners and consultants are encouraged to work with registered BEE practitioners. The BEE 101 course provides an introductory programme for individuals with limited or no exposure to BEE to understand the legislation, related legislated and have a deep understanding of the requirements of Black Economic Empowerment.

This course is delivered every second month in 3 cities nationally and members are encourage to ensure that all new staff are engaged in this critical learning. Join industry peers and colleagues in developing this grassroots understanding of the legislative environment and understand the practical implications for its application.


Who Should Attend?

• Procurement Officers and Managers
• BEE Consultants
• Verification Analysts
• Corporate Transformation Officers and Managers
• Anyone needing to understand BEE
  
  

Through the NABC, members have access to ongoing training, industry updates, learning forums and Practice Notes in order to support ongoing learning and professional development.

About the Course
The NABC BEE 101 Course is designed to develop skills in the area of Black Economic Empowerment. It is a fully comprehensive and intense three day course. The course will be assessed by means of an exam which will be evaluated and a certificate provided upon successful completion of the course. Key to developing skills in an industry such as this, the programme delivers a personalised process of assessment and mentorship. Participants in the programme will receive the following:

1. An expert facilitator will train delegates in all of the regulatory and legislative issues that impact on BEE
2. Course assignments will measure the individual’s grasp of the technical and practical concepts in order to ensure that they are meeting the minimum criteria;
3. All participants are linked to information and ongoing development through the NABC network.
4. Once registered – delegates will be entitled to preferential membership

Costing
This initiative is delivered by the National Association of BEE Consultants in order to provide a learning and registration opportunity for professionals working in the BEE industry or Implementing BEE and Transformation with their business.

NABC Fees
Members:
Course = R2500.00 
Course + Exam = R3075.00
Exam only = R575.00
Exam + Study Guide (correspondence option) = R1250.00

Non-Members:
Course = R3250.00
Course + Exam = R4000.00
Exam only = R750.00
Exam + Study Guide (correspondence option) = R2175.00

Awards Ceremony:
·         Certificate of attendance will be awarded to those who have attended the course and have not written the exam
·         Certificate of competence will be handed to those who successfully complete the exam.

DAY 1
Module 1: Introduction to Black Economic Empowerment

• BEE Strategy document

Module 2: Governing legislation

• Skills Development Act and Skills Development Levies Act

1.       Definition of Leviable amount;
2.       Who has to pay?
3.       Brief introduction to the SETAs and their functions;
4.       Workplace Skills Plans and Annual Training Report plus benefits of submission; and
5.       Brief look at Mandatory and Discretionary Grants.

• Employment Equity Act

1.       Definition of Designated Employer;
2.       Who qualifies and when must you submit the EE Report?
3.       A look at the employment levels as per EEA2

• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act

1.       New Regulations
2.       Implications of the gazetting and implementation of the New Regulations.

• BEE Act

1.       Definitions and principles
2.       Important information highlighted in the Act - Section 9 and Section 12

 Module 3: Socio-Economic Development
1.       General Principles
2.       Calculation of target- NPAT or Turnover
3.       Benefit Factor Matrix
4.       Case study

Module 4: Enterprise Development
1.       General Principles
2.       Calculation target- NPAT or Turnover
3.       Benefit Factor Matrix
4.       Case study

 DAY 2
Module 5: Preferential Procurement
1.       General Principles
2.       Enhanced Recognition
3.       TMPS- Inclusions and Exclusions
4.       Examples and calculations
5.       Case study

Module 6: Skills Development
1.       General Principles
2.       Learning Programme Matrix
3.       Prerequisites for scoring
4.       Examples and calculations
5.       Group discussion
6.       Case study

Module 7: Employment Equity
1.       General Principles
2.       Examples and calculations
3.       Group Discussion
4.       Case study

DAY 3
 Module 8: Management and Control
1.       General Principles
2.       Examples and calculations
3.       Group discussion
4.       Case study

Module 9: Ownership
1.       General Principles
2.       Basic Ownership calculations (up to and including the Flow Through Principle)
3.       Examples and calculations
4.       Case study

Module 10: The Qualifying Small Enterprise Scorecard
1.       Elements and Framework

DAY 4
Module 11: BEE Verification

1. How to prepare for verification;
2. Accredited agencies;
3. Documentation requirements; and
4. The verification process and timelines

Revision and Practical

Once we have received your registration form we will be contacting you to confirm receipt thereof. Payment can be made into the account listed below. Please supply proof of payment.
Account Name: National Association of BEE Consultants (NABC)
Account Number: 27 500 3892
Branch Name: Rondebosch Branch
Branch Code: 02 5009