Amazon-Recognized South African Disadvantaged-Owned Business (DOB) Certifications
South African National Accreditation System (B-BBEE)
The B-BBEE certification in South Africa evaluates businesses based on five key elements:
(1) Ownership;
(2) Management Control;
(3) Skills Development;
(4) Enterprise and Supplier Development, and;
(5) Socio-Economic Development
Requirements for B-BBEE certification differ by entity size.
· Requires businesses to be registered in South Africa,
· Have valid tax clearance and,
· Undergo verification by an accredited agency.
You can find more information at SANAS and SASDC as Amazon’s recognized certifying organizations.
(1) Ownership;
(2) Management Control;
(3) Skills Development;
(4) Enterprise and Supplier Development, and;
(5) Socio-Economic Development
Requirements for B-BBEE certification differ by entity size.
· Requires businesses to be registered in South Africa,
· Have valid tax clearance and,
· Undergo verification by an accredited agency.
You can find more information at SANAS and SASDC as Amazon’s recognized certifying organizations.
Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE)
A Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certification is granted to businesses that:
(1) are at least 51% owned, as well as independently managed and controlled by one or more women or, for a publicly owned business, at least 51% of the stock is owned by one or more Women;
(2) the business must be a profit for enterprise and formed or have its principal place of business in South Africa.
You can find more information at WeConnect International, one of Amazon’s recognized certifying agency.
(1) are at least 51% owned, as well as independently managed and controlled by one or more women or, for a publicly owned business, at least 51% of the stock is owned by one or more Women;
(2) the business must be a profit for enterprise and formed or have its principal place of business in South Africa.
You can find more information at WeConnect International, one of Amazon’s recognized certifying agency.