In February 2007, the Department of Trade and Industry (the DTI) released the gazetted codes and scorecard for SMME's (Small, Micro, and Medium Enterprises). SMME's were categorized into two areas based on annual turnover figures.

1. Those with turnovers of between R5 million and R35 million, termed Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSE's), are required to complete an easier version of the Generic Scorecard, with the option to selecting any four (25 points each) of the seven elements.
2. Entities with annual turnovers of less than R5 million, termed Exempt Micro Enterprises (EME's), are not required to complete a scorecard and receive automatic Level Four status. Click here for an example of an EME Subscriber page and certificate, or contact Dijon de Jager on 011 486 4814 for further information about getting an EME certificate.

This website has been designed to give visitors an easy and cost-effective one-stop service, and is particularly suited to the requirements of small-business owners. Take some time to look at all the features offered here, in particular Preferential Procurement, and Enterprise Development, and please contact us for any further information you may require. Contact Dijon de Jager at (011) 486 4814.

The BEE scorecard for QSE's is as follows:

As previously pointed out, a QSE can select any four of the above seven elements to develop its scorecard, i.e. 4 x 25 = 100. Should a QSE elect to complete all seven elements, the four best element scores will make up the scorecard.

For information regarding the Codes click on the link below:

• Pages 78 - 86 (Small enterprises)