B-BBEE Verification Audit Services

The South African Local Government Association (SALGA) is seeking a suitably qualified service provider to assist with its Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) verification audit and submission process for the 2026-2027, 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 financial years. The contract requires one verification audit per financial year, with the aim of obtaining a certified B-BBEE verification certificate for SALGA each year. The service is procurement-driven under a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and is categorised as professional services.

The scope of services required for each financial year includes a kick-off meeting with SALGA to confirm the measurement period and verification timetable; review of SALGA's supporting evidence against the requirements of the applicable B-BBEE codes of good practice; identification of gaps or missing documents and assistance in resolving them before submission; coordination and support through the verification process; and handover of the final verification report. The service provider must also prepare the B-BBEE compliance report for SALGA to submit to the B-BBEE Commission. Detailed deliverables and timelines are set out in the SALGA BBBEE Verification Audit Specification document, which should be reviewed in full before submitting a quotation.

This engagement offers a multi-year opportunity for firms with proven expertise in B-BBEE verification, codes of good practice, and compliance reporting. Successful delivery supports SALGA's statutory empowerment obligations, its credibility with government and private sector stakeholders, and its eligibility for procurement preferences tied to B-BBEE status. Bidders should demonstrate accreditation or registration as a verification professional, relevant experience in public sector or municipal-related entities, and a clear methodology for managing the audit timetable and evidence gaps.