Self-assessment
B-BBEE Transport Sector Code Self-Assessment
13 yes/no questions on the B-BBEE Transport 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?
Older commentary says the Transport Sector Code (Government Gazette 32511 of 21 August 2009) had not been aligned to the amended generic codes, a draft was released in 2016 but had not been published, and the transport sector was still measured on the earlier codes. Those sources are dated 2016 to 2022. Check the dtic website for the current code.
1. Have you checked that your business falls inside the scope of the Transport 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 overview gave EME as revenue under R5 million, QSE as R5 to R35 million, and generic as R35 million and above. Another table showed EME under R10 million and QSE R10 to R50 million. Check the code that applies to you. (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?
One commentary says that, because the Transport Sector Code was not aligned to the amended generic codes, B-BBEE affidavits could not be used as evidence of compliance in that sector. Check the current rule with your verifier. (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. Transport 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. Do you know which transport subsector you are in (for example bus and coach, taxi, road freight, public transport, maritime, forwarding and clearing, rail, domestic aviation) and the rules for it?
(Transport Sector Code subsector codes)
2. Have you confirmed with your verification agency whether the old or an amended Transport Sector Code applies to you and which scorecard they use?
(Transport Sector Code, verification)
3. Do you hold the operating licences and permits your transport activity needs (for example operating licence, cross-border permit, vessel or aviation certificates) and keep them up to date?
(National Land Transport Act, sector regulation)
4. Do you comply with the safety, working-hours and driver rules that apply to your transport work, such as the OHS Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act?
(OHSA, BCEA sectoral rules)
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
Turn these gaps into tracked tasks
Assign owners and due dates, keep the evidence, and show your progress to clients and auditors.