BBBEE Mistakes That Cost Clients Contracts and Opportunities
BBBEE errors don’t just affect scores — they cost clients tenders, contracts, and credibility. This session helps accountants understand how BBBEE works in practice and how to avoid common mistakes that harm clients and expose advisors to blame.
What will set you apart
By completing this course you will gain the following competencies
- The differences between EME, QSE and Generic terminology and the implications thereof
- Obtaining an understanding of the purpose of the act
- Understanding the score cards and the implications thereof
- Being able to have a basic understanding of the entire compliance framework
Event breakdown
- The Basics of B-BBEE
- Main types of B-BBEE certificates
- SANAS Compliance
- Who is the B-BBEE Commission?
- Key industry-specific B-BBEE sector codes
- Success and Failure Case Studies
Description
Many clients only worry about BBBEE when a deal, tender, or contract is on the line. When the score is wrong, the consequences are immediate — lost opportunities, angry clients, and pressure on the accountant to explain what went wrong.
This session focuses on BBBEE as it applies in real business situations, not technical rules in isolation. It explains how BBBEE scores are built, where mistakes usually happen, and why poor advice causes serious problems for clients.
The session is practical and easy to follow. It helps accountants understand what matters most in a BBBEE score, how to avoid common errors, and when specialist input is needed. Delegates will leave better equipped to support clients responsibly and avoid being blamed for failed outcomes.
Presenters
Palesa Sekese — Palesa Sekese is a highly accomplished Chartered Accountant with a wealth of experience in the professional banking environment. Having completed her articles at PwC, she has built a strong foundation in financial analysis, corporate governance, and business consulting. As the founder of Sekese and Partners, Palesa is dedicated to helping businesses thrive by providing expert guidance in independent reviews, agreed-upon procedures, IT integration, and systems implementation. Her passion for startups and business development has positioned her as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and established businesses alike. With a keen understanding of corporate governance and financial best practices, Palesa is committed to empowering businesses with strategic insights and sustainable solutions.
Corne van Schalkwyk — Corne van Schalkwyk is a qualified CA (SA) and part of the top leadership of Renforcer Investments. Being a financial consulting firm, it allows him to be on the board of clients as a financial director and work closely with other financial managers and directors to grow companies and strengthen their identities. He has gained experience over the past 12 years in various industries and in his dealings with various stakeholders. The journey was started within the audit environment at KPMG and developed into being a senior presenter at KPMG and Deloitte in complex transactions and financial statements to groups of companies, including JSE Listed companies. His last 5 years was spent in the role as a Financial Manager and Financial Director at various entities over multiple industries.
You will earn a certificate
On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 3 CPD units in Other.
Requirements
- Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
- Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser