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ABP 2021 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP FORM

ABP 2021 ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP FORM

ABP Membership Benefits

ABP Disciplinary Code – V3 14 June 2019

Annexure 20_Disciplinary Committee Flow Chart

Annexure 3_ABP CPD Policy_ Final v2.0

Annexure 4_ABP_SAQA_EEP Designation and RPL Policy v3_separate pages

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the dti letter for UNISA and WITS B-BBEE MDP 13062018

EAP Targets, Industry Norms and elective AGM voting rights are only available for current ABP Members in good standing.

ABP Member survey

It is that time of the year again, for the renewal of your ABP membership for 2021. ABP is pleased to be able to announce a 0% increase of fees to members (new and renewal) who make payment on or before 31 December 2020. Thereafter a 5% increase of fees will be applicable. For further information, please contact the ABP office. Current Members have until 31 March 2021 to renew membership.

Due to the compliance requirements of the “Protection of Personal Information Act”, as set by government, we are required by law to have on file the latest signed membership application forms. The POPI Act has come into effect on the 1st of July 2020, but a 12-month grace period has been given to become POPI-compliant by the 1st of July 2021.

The Association of B-BBEE Professionals (ABP) is an independent national Membership Organisation established to lead the Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Verification Industry as it takes up a vital role in the transformation of the South African economy.

This website serves as a resource for ABP Members, the Verification Industry at large, and for the corporate sector looking for more information on B-BEEE Verification. ABP prides itself on being a valuable tool in the growth of the Verification Industry, and in the advancement and development of B-BBEE good practices in accordance with Government policy.

The amalgamation of Association of BEE Professionals (“ABP”), the National Association of BEE Consultants (“NABC”) and the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (“SAIPA”) has welcomed the merger of the two bodies and has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with the new institute ABP to participate in their initiatives, to serve the interests of the BEE industry.

NABC is the recognised Members’ body for BEE Consultants, while ABP is the recognised Members’ body for BEE Verification Professionals, and considers the amalgamation to be mutually beneficial, establishing a single point of contact for engagement with the dtic, combining its membership to derive economies of scale, align in efforts to professionalise the industry and enhancing the positive impact on transformation and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment specifically.

The Executive Committees of both organisations have invested considerable time in the last year to engage with the dtic to support changes in legislation and the desired clarification around these changes. We believe that a dedicated BEE Industry Body has a significant role to play in the future of BEE in South Africa and it is our desire to continue to serve on the dtic‘s Joint Technical Committee (“JTC”) in support of the policy.

Why the Amalgamated Body?

  • Re-aligning our position – inclusive not exclusive
  • Important to speak with ONE voice when representing the industry
  • A single Code of Conduct for all industry players – one channel for raising complaints and appeals
  • Standardized qualification criteria and a single CPD programme for all Members
  • Consistent application of the Codes with the same interpretation
  • Unified and intensified engagements with the dtic – BEE Custodian
  • Current membership includes BEE Verification Agencies (VAs), Individual BEE Consultants, BEE Consulting Firms, Corporates, Accounting Officers & Auditors

The new ABP

  • All three bodies being represented and forming ONE Industry Body
  • ABP & NABC Members merges into ABP
  • ABP & SAIPA forms a formal working relationship via a MoU
  • Caters for all industry players
    • BEE Verification Professionals – VAs
    • BEE Consulting Professionals – Consultants
    • BEE Practising Professionals – Private and Public experts

The benefits

  • Stabilized market conditions
  • Reputable Professional Body and Members
  • Improved standards of BEE Professionals
  • Certainty of verification outcomes
  • Less points-shopping due to single interpretation
  • Leveled playing field
  • Consistent transformation outcomes
  • Measurable BEE and transformation targets

ABP – professionalizing the industry – raising the bar

  • Catalyst for formal engagement with the dtic
  • All three Industry Bodies have been representing their Members on formal structures (separately)
    • the dtic’s JTC, SANAS STC and other sub-committees
    • the B-BBEE MDP Steering Committee
    • Market industry-related functions and summits (BEE, procurement and transformation conferences)
  • Answered a call by the dtic for a single or consolidated professional Industry Body
  • Been working together on professionalizing the industry

Though we do welcome all enquiries ABP receives, kindly note that we are only able to assist current ABP Members.

News

  • SANAS Clarity on Measurement Period, April 2021
  • B-BBEE Commission Trusts, BBOS, ESOPS Presentation, 18 March 2021
  • ABP 09th Webinar (04 of 2021) ABC of BEE Learning & Development is the Essence of True Empowerment: How to get it Right, Thursday, 15 April 2021, 11h30 – 13h00 (2 CPD points)
  • ABP B-BBEE Commission Skills Development 01st award, Wednesday, 17 March 2021
  • Services SETA 2021 – 2022 Mandatory Grants Workshop dates
  • Gazette 44172 – Tourism Equity Fund_19 February 2021
  • NOTICE OF AGM! ABP 06th AGM (non-elective) Wednesday, 02 June 2021 14h00 – 16h00
  • Draft Critical Skills List [2020]
  • Legal Sector Code Second Draft 09 February 2021
  • New National Minimum Wage from as from 01 March 2021
  • Employment Equity Amendment Bill [B 14-2020], Submissions must be received by no later than 19 February 2021
  • SANAS B-BBEE Announcement B-BBEE Rating Agency_Listing of Withdrawals – January 2021
  • Employers are reminded that the deadline for the submission of the 2020 employment equity reports is this Friday, 15 January 2021
  • The requirement for B-BBEE Rating Agencies to confirm proof of payment on the ICT Sector Council Private Contribution Model Fees as per the ICT Council, 07 May 2020, letter is removed.
  • ABP 2021 CPD calendar
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Calendar

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  • ABP 09th Webinar (04 of 2021) ABC of BEE Learning & Development is the Essence of True Empowerment: How to get it Right, Thursday, 15 April 2021, 11h30 - 13h00 (2 CPD points)

    ABP 09th Webinar (04 of 2021) ABC of BEE Learning & Development is the Essence of True Empowerment: How to get it Right, Thursday, 15 April 2021, 11h30 - 13h00 (2 CPD points)

    April 15, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
    https://lnkd.in/g9pDYzm

    ABP 09th Webinar (04 of 2021)
    ABC of BEE
    Learning & Development is the Essence of True Empowerment:
    How to get it Right
    Thursday, 15 April 2021
    11h30 - 13h00
    (2 CPD points)
    https://lnkd.in/g9pDYzm

    Presented by our Chairperson, Mr. DUMISANI MPAFA
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
    P.S. in order to avail of the Member rates, Members must be in good standing with their current 2021 membership fees or non-member rates will be applied. R350.00 Members and R450.00 non-members VAT incl
    Full payment is due no later than Monday, 05 April 2021
    Thank You to Members who have taken up the option to pay upfront to attend Webinars.

    Next Webinar 2 CPD points.
    ABP 10th Webinar (05 of 2021), Ownership IV (Intermediate / Advance)
    Unpacking the complexity of Ownership presented by Mrs. Monica Molise, Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 11h30 - 13h00.
    Be sure to sign up as not to miss out on your CPD points and personal professional development to maintain your EEP designation!

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  • ABP 10th Webinar (05 of 2021), Ownership IV (Intermediate / Advance) Unpacking the complexity of Ownership, Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 11h30 - 13h00 (2 CPD points)

    ABP 10th Webinar (05 of 2021), Ownership IV (Intermediate / Advance) Unpacking the complexity of Ownership, Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 11h30 - 13h00 (2 CPD points)

    April 21, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am
    https://lnkd.in/dGgswVQ

    ABP 10th Webinar (05 of 2021)
    Ownership IV (Intermediate / Advance)
    Unpacking the complexity of Ownership
    Wednesday
    21 April 2021
    11h30 - 13h00
    (2 CPD points)
    https://lnkd.in/dGgswVQ

    Presented by our Deputy Chairperson, Mrs. Monica Molise
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
    P.S. in order to avail of the Member rates, Members must be in good standing with their current 2021 membership fees or non-member rates will be applied. R350.00 Members and R450.00 non-members VAT incl
    Full payment is due no later than Monday, 19 April 2021
    Thank You to Members who have taken up the option to pay upfront to attend Webinars.

    Next Webinar 2 CPD points.
    ABP 11th Webinar (06 of 2021), Ethics II, Ms. julia nzimande, Wednesday, 05 May 2021, 11h30 - 13h00
    Be sure to sign up as not to miss out on your CPD points and personal professional development to maintain your EEP designation!

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