Self-assessment
B-BBEE Tourism Sector Code Self-Assessment
13 yes/no questions on the B-BBEE Tourism Sector Code: whether it applies to you, your size category, proof of your level, the scorecard elements, and the requirements specific to the sector. You get a score for each area and a list of gaps with what to do about each one.
1. Does the sector code apply, and where do you fit?
The amended Tourism Sector Code was gazetted in Government Gazette 39430 in November 2015 (reports give 20 or 26 November) under section 9(1) of the B-BBEE Act, and binds businesses in the tourism sector. A 2019 draft amendment aimed to align it with the amended generic codes. Reports did not show whether a final aligned version has been gazetted.
1. Have you checked that your business falls inside the scope of the Tourism Sector Code, and recorded the answer?
(B-BBEE Act s9, sector code scope)
2. Do you know your size category (exempted micro enterprise, qualifying small enterprise or generic enterprise) under this sector code?
Sources conflict: one gave an EME as turnover under R5 million, and a 2016 article described the QSE band as R5 million to R45 million, different from the generic codes. Check the gazette for the current thresholds. (Sector code, size thresholds)
3. Do you hold the right proof of your level, either a verification certificate from an accredited agency or, where this sector code allows it, a sworn affidavit?
(Sector code, verification)
2. The scorecard elements
Answer Not applicable for any element your size category is not measured on.
1. Do you know the black ownership of your business and can you prove it from your share register and agreements?
(Sector code, Ownership)
2. Do you track black people and black women at board, executive and management levels against the sector code's targets?
(Sector code, Management Control)
3. Do you spend on skills development for black people, and keep proof of the spend and the training?
(Sector code, Skills Development)
4. Do you buy from, and develop, black-owned and small suppliers, and track the spend and the support you give?
(Sector code, Enterprise and Supplier Development)
5. Do you make socio-economic contributions that benefit black people and keep proof?
(Sector code, Socio-Economic Development)
3. Tourism sector requirements
These are the items the sources describe for this sector. Check the gazetted code for the full list of elements and targets.
1. Have you checked whether a final aligned version of the Tourism Sector Code has replaced the 2015 code, and which version your verifier applies?
(Tourism Sector Code, 2019 draft amendment)
2. Do you know which subsector you are in (for example accommodation, food and beverage, tour operators and travel agents, conferencing) and any subsector-specific rules?
(Tourism Sector Code)
3. Do you track procurement from black-owned tourism suppliers and local community enterprises, and keep proof of the spend?
(Tourism Sector Code (procurement and enterprise development))
4. Do you hold the grading, registration and licences your tourism activity needs (for example the Tourism Grading Council, liquor licence, or tourist guide registration) and meet the Consumer Protection Act duties that apply to customers?
(Tourism Act, Consumer Protection Act)
4. Evidence and reporting
1. Do you keep one evidence file per element each year, so a verifier or the sector council can check your claims?
(Sector code, verification)
Sources
- Minister gazettes the amended B-BBEE Tourism Sector Code (gov.za)
- Amended Tourism Sector Code, Government Gazette 39430 (gov.za)
- All about the new Tourism B-BBEE Charter (Polity)
- Draft amendment B-BBEE tourism sector codes gazetted (SAnews)
- The amended Tourism Sector Code (BEE Chamber)
- Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003 (Acts Online)
Turn these gaps into tracked tasks
Assign owners and due dates, keep the evidence, and show your progress to clients and auditors.