An article by Brigitte Brun in Manufacturing hub.co.za http://www.manufacturinghub.co.za/business-industrial-relations/bee-verification-industry-regulation/
caught my attention. Anyone who is in anyway involved with the BEE verification industry would have to agree with Brigitte that consistency in legislation interpretation and audit practice is the biggest need amongst the accredited BEE Verification Agencies. The need is becoming more pronounced with every Industry Charter that is Gazetted (The Transportation Sub charters alone add 21 new BEE scorecards!)
The issue is one of money! ABVA just doesn’t have the resources to undertake the role adequately. I suggest that all members agree to add a R30 – R50 ABVA charge to each audit fee. This money would fund a secretariat to research issues, communicate widely across the industry and to take up contentious subjects with the DTi and other bodies on behalf of its members. I believe that if ABVA had a couple of full time experienced individuals acting in the interests of the BEE industry body, it would able take the lead so badly needed, would be welcomed by the DTi and would provide a powerful voice for the industry. Under these circumstances, leaving ABVA would be a far more serious matter than it is presently. Alasdair Yuill
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