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BEE Compliance, Training and Supply Chain Management Services

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our clients

who are we

Amathuba Hub is a majority black female owned company that focuses on providing customised business and compliance solutions in order for your company to operate more efficiently.

Our Management team comprises:

Gavin Fletcher – Has over 10 years’ experience in Black Economic Empowerment (BEE). He ran his own SANAS accredited agency for 8 years and was an accredited SANAS Technical Signatory. In 2012 he left the verification field to consult full time. Tracey Naidoo – Holds a BA Degree in Media, Communications and Marketing and has over 8 years’ experience in Events and Project Management. Her core focus revolves around Training, Marketing and Brand Awareness. Haley Fletcher – Has extensive experience in Publishing and Events Management and has been in the industry for 16 years. She is also a Director and Shareholder of Topco Media (focusing on SA’s Top 500 companies) whose publications include: South Africa’s Top Performing Companies, Impumelelo, Top Women in Business and Government, Top 500 South Africa’s Best Companies, Top 300 Companies and Estetica. Sergey Bashala – His involvement in Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) dates back to 2007 where he started as a BEE Executive and later assumed different roles and responsibilities from Senior Verification Analyst to Verification Manager and BEE Management Consultant on special projects. He currently serves on the Association of BEE Verification Agencies (ABVA) Board, is a member of the DTI Joint Technical Committee on B-BBEE and sits on the Academic Committee responsible for the MDP (B-BBEE) Programme offered both at Wits and UNISA.

We are level One (1) Contributor to B-BBEE.

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B-BBEE cOnsulting and stratEgy:Amathuba Hub assists companies to ascertain and understand their empowerment status, enabling informed, strategic decisions.

Customised solutions are developed by our consultants who have over 15 years’ experience in the industry.

Our key objective: Maximising the BEE scorecard with adequate application of all rating elements.

B-BBEE alignEd training sOlutiOnsEnsuring a high return on investment by incorporating SETA aligned Pivotal and Priority skills development within your organisation.

In addition, development of Work Skills Plans, Annual Training reports and Employment Equity submissions.

Our overall intention is to facilitate adequate training that will count positively towards the BEE scorecard.

EntErprisE dEvElOpMEntAlignment of your company strategy to BEE legislation is key to a high scorecard rating and the benefits are tenfold.

Our focus is to promote black economic empowerment and profitability by developing innovative and unique strategies for long term sustainability.

supply chain and prOcurEMEntWe combine operational quality with technology and innovation to create supply chain solutions that deliver improved viability and efficiency to clients.

The aim is to deliver added value, faster and more efficiently. Our pioneering solutions help transform administrative capabilities, accelerate time to savings, and increase efficiencies and effectiveness!

hr cOnsulting/rEcruitMEnt sErvicEsTo our assist you and ensure you are on par with labour and employee legislation we have in house consultants who, posses an array of knowledge in the Human Resources field.

Our key objective: To provide a quality service in the role of strategic advisors thereby removing the hassle of complying with HR requirements in the micro and macro environment.

our services offering

THrESHOldS 2007 B-BBEE COdES NEW B-BBEE COdES

Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) < R 5 Million < R10 Million

Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE) R5—R35 Million R35—R50 Million

Generic > R35 Million > R50 Million

Our holistic service offering includes:

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Our B-BBEE consulting division is run by individuals with over 15 years of experience in the Industry. Our main focus is to serve as strategic advisors and enable companies to factor BEE into their business priorities without taking their eye of the mandate of growing their South African operation and ensure sustainable business growth.

Our all-inclusive service offering comprises:• Scenario Analysis: An in-depth analysis of the company will be done. Collecting information, verifying and consulting, an

analysis of your current processes and systems resulting in full report and gap analysis.• BEE Verification and Rating at a competitive price: we help you prepare for verification making sure all gaps identified

have solutions provided.• BEE Consulting and Advisory: Giving you all the advice you need concerning B-BBEE and on how to improve your score.• Development of a BEE strategy: incorporating targets and an illustrative budget• Formulating policies and procedures: to drive the attainment of BEE targets• BEE Status Tracker Tool: a device that helps you monitor your B-BBEE score on a monthly basis• BEE Supplier Management Tool: assists you to manage your entire supplier’s B-BBEE status and power boost your

Preferential Procurement score.• BEE Training and Workshops: Tailor made training on all B-BBEE legislation affecting your business, the industry and the

economic climate. Benefits of being BEE compliant:• Companies will favour you as a client as they are aiming to procure 50% of their annual procurement from companies with

BEE certificates.• Able to bid for Government tenders, apply for licences, get permits and are favourably considered for procurements by

the Public Sector and all BEE verified enterprises.• Access to tax incentives and financial grants.• No negative effects of the preferential procurement policy, thereby protecting your revenue in the long term.• The opportunity to expand your client base and include government departments and state-owned entities.• Gain a competitive advantage over non-compliant BEE-compliant business in your industry.• Becoming BEE compliant and making your business an attractive ED investment can open up doors to immensely

beneficial partnerships with big businesses.• Without the leverage of B-BBEE compliance it is extremely difficult for small businesses to join the procurement database

of a range of large companies.

Bee consulting and strategy

did you Know? as frOM 7th dEcEMBEr 2011 a cOMpany cannOt cOnduct BusinEss with MunicipalitiEs, gOvErnMEnt dEpartMEnts and any statE-OwnEd EntitiEs withOut a valid BEE-rating cErtificatE. failurE tO suBMit a valid B-BBEE rating cErtificatE shall lEad tO disqualificatiOn.

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PrOCUrEMENT rECOGNITION BEE STATUS lEVEl 2007 B-BBEE COdES NEW B-BBEE COdES

135% 1 100 + 100 +

125% 2 85 – 100 95 – 100

110% 3 75 - 85 90 - 95

100% 4 65 - 75 80 - 90

80% 5 55 - 65 75 - 80

60% 6 45 - 55 70 – 75

50% 7 40 - 45 55 – 70

10% 8 30 - 40 40 - 55

CrITErIA 2007 B-BBEE COdES NEW B-BBEE COdES

Ownership 20 25

Management Control 10 15

Employment Equity 20 -

Skills Development 15 20

Preferential Procurement 20 -

Enterprise Development 15 -

Socio-Economic Development 5 5

Enterprise & Supplier Development - 40

TOTAl 100 105

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sKills develoPMent & eMPloyMent eQuity solutions

nEw BEE cOdEs On skills dEvElOpMEnt – as Of 1 May 20151. Companies have to double their existing training budgets from 3% to 6% of payroll.2. Skills Development is now a priority element with a 20 points weighting.3. To avoid dropping a level in B-BBEE status a company must achieve a minimum of 40% or 8 points of the target set out

in the Skills Development scorecard. 4. Training aligned to ACI (African, Coloured and Indian) targets. BEnEfits Of training:• Processes are run more effectively and efficiently. • Savings on costs as a result of lower staff turnover thereby reducing recruitment costs; reduction in bad debts; reduced

customer support calls; reduced need for supervision; reduced downtime; increased staff productivity; fewer machine breakdowns and lower maintenance costs.

• Improved profitability with regards to increased sales; more referrals due to better customer service; new product ideas and improved customer satisfaction and retention.

• Performance improvement in quality, accuracy and speed.• Increase in staff morale, innovation and initiative.• Longevity of staff who are happy, motivated and loyal. hOw can aMathuBa training & skills hElp yOu?Increase your BEE score via correct application of the Employment Equity and Skills Development element of the scorecard.• Identifying and liaising with your sectors SETA.• Registering a Skills Development Facilitator (SDF).• Act as an External SDF for your organisation.• Develop and facilitate your Work Place Skills plan, with no upfront fees - all we require is 25% of your Pivotal Grant claim.• Establishing a Skills Development Committee.• Consulting with the Skills Development Committee with regards to the skills plan.• Recommending suitable training courses.• Writing and submission of all training reports required by the SETAs.• Assist with the completion of all Learnerships/Apprenticeships/Artisans documentation.• Align your training needs to meet your BEE points requirements for Skills Development.• Assistance in registering learners.• Assist with a tax deduction of:

• up to R50 000 in tax deductions for employed Learnerships.• up to R60 000 in tax deductions for unemployed Learnerships.• up to R100 000 in tax deductions for unemployed disabled Learnerships.

Amathuba Training and Skills aim to provide BEE aligned training and skills solutions that will not only ensure you receive the maximum score on the relevant BEE elements pertaining to Skills but are also better able to achieve your company objectives and goals.

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Our HR consultants are able to provide the best guidance, in accordance with legislature, as well as provide quality pre-screened candidates to fulfil potential positions in your organisation.

Our strategic input covers:

• Change Management• Conflict resolution• Performance Management• Team Development• HR Policies and Procedures• Labour Relations• Risk Management• Recruitment and selection services are cost effective and we ensure a pool of suitable candidates are at your disposal.

All candidates are assessed to ascertain current skills levels, credit and criminal checks.

• claim up to 20% of your skills development levy (SDL) via Mandatory Grants.• claim up to 49.5% via Discretionary Grants. • Earn full points on skills development on your BEE scorecard.• Have access to additional discretionary grants for Learnerships/

Apprenticeships, Artisans etc.• Access of up to r50 000 in tax deductions for employed Learnerships.• Access of up to r60 000 in tax deductions for unemployed Learnerships.• Access of up to r100 000 in tax deductions for unemployed disabled

Learnerships.

if you conduct training you could:

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In terms of the Skills Development Levies Act: all organisations in South Africa with a payroll in excess of R500,000 per annum must pay a 1% Skills Development Tax on their payroll.

you may claim back some of this skills development tax if:• You have paid the SDL tax; and• You provide approved training (internal/external) to employees that is aligned with Pivotal skills. to support your claim you need to submit : 1. An annual training report which tells the SETA what training has taken place in your company in the last 12 months,

and which employees received training. 2. A workplace skills plan that advises the SETA of the training you will provide in the next 12 months, based on your

operational requirements, the industry you operate in and the critical skills identified by the SETA.

BEnEfits tO yOur cOMpanyYou could claim back up to 20% of your Skills Levy (SDL) through Mandatory Grants, and up to 49.5% through Discretionary Grants when you submit your Skills Development Reports by the deadline.

As it is now a requirement to submit a Workplace Skills Plan to your applicable SETA, take advantage and reap the benefits.

Companies can also apply for Discretionary funding in the forms of Learnerships, Apprenticeships, Artisans etc. Increased staff morale, efficiency and productivity via skills development.Increase your BEE score which could increase your overall BEE status level.

sKills develoPMent act of south africa

Skill development assists with longevity of staff who are happy,

motivated and loyal.

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1. Which division do you work in?

Finance IT Marketing HR Call Centre

2. What is your staff level?

General staff Team Leader/Supervisor

Assistant Manager Manager Senior Manager Director

3. How long have you worked at the company?

Less than 1 year 1-2 years 3-4 years 5-10 years

4. What training would you like to attend

from the list below? Business Administration

Operational Skills Leadership Skills Customer Skills Communication Skills Project Management Life Skills Personal Development

Management Developement

financial Management Skills

Safety/First Aid Skills

5. What areas of technology/computers are

you interested you? Micrsoft word Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Internet/Email

6. What kind of training would you prefer?

Classroom Online

7. Have you attended any training this year?

No Yes

8. What would motivate you to attend training?

Course objectives Facilitator Venue Accredited course Duration of course

AmAthubA trAining & SkillS needS AnAlySiS (SAMPLE quESTIONAIRE)

how to deterMine training needed? The Amathuba Training and Skills Needs analysis is an online survey which saves you time and money whilst providing accurate information that is crucial to the success of your company.

• The purpose of a training needs assessment is to identify performance requirements and the knowledge, skills and abilities needed by employees to achieve the requirements.

• An effective training needs assessment will help direct resources to areas of greatest demand. • Thereafter address resources needed to fulfil the company mission, provide quality products and service and increase

productivity.• A needs assessment aims to identifying the "gap" between performance required and current performance. • Once complete and training has been implemented via a training plan an assessment of the effectiveness of the training

is conducted to ensure a return on investment.

courses on offer:All courses are accredited and each candidate receives a certificate upon successful completion.Upon arrangement training can be held at your facilities.

BUSINESS/SOFT SkIllS

• Office administration• Computer training• HR procedure and Process• Report writing/business writing• Assessor Skills• Disciplinary hearings• Meeting and minute management• Performance management• Recruitment and selection• Supervisory management• Team leader development• General management• Management development

(intermediate)• Management development (advanced)

FINANCIAl MANAGEMENT SkIllS

• Finance for non- financial managers• Debtor management• Creditor’s management

OPErATIONAl & TECHNICAl

• Fleet management• Warehousing and distribution• Professional driving techniques• Anti-hijacking• Advanced driving• Power tools hand tools• Stock management• Statutory Compliance Training • Dangerous Goods• First Aid• Safety• Fire fighting• SHEQ Representatives• Working at Heights • HIV Prevention• Forklifts• Overhead cranes

lEAdErSHIP SkIllS

• Situational leadership• On the job coaching

CUSTOMErS SkIllS

• Frontline customer service• Call centre/customer service• Key accounts management

COMMUNICATION/ SOFT SkIllS

• Time management• Diversity management• Change management• Conflict management• Emotional intelligence• Employee wellness

programmes

PrOjECT MANAGEMENT SkIllS

• Basic project management• Project management

techniques• Advanced project

management

note: the above courses serve as a guideline only. we are able to provide tailor made training courses; be it a full programme, to build on training acquired or to complete a course started at a previous provider.

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eMPloyMent eQuity If your company has more than 50 employees (or a turnover above the designated threshold) you are required to have an Employment Equity Plan and report in line with the requirements of Employment Equity Act.

non-compliance of Employment Equity can result in:

• Penalties ranging from the imposition of fines starting from R500 000.• Loss of business to compliant competitors.• Result in a lower BEE status level.• The Employment Equity Commission is taking action against companies who fail to comply with the requirements of the Act.• Department of labour does random inspections to ensure compliance.compliance is achieved via:

• Consulting with employees and trade unions.• Conducting an analysis of the organisations workforce profile.• Identifying barriers towards the achievement of equality in the workplace.• Preparing and implementing an Employment Equity Plan.• Reporting your status and progress to the department of Labour.

dOES yOUr TOTAl ANNUAl TUrNOVEr EqUAl Or ExCEEd THE AMOUNTS SHOWN BElOW?

SUBSECTOr TOTAl ANNUAl TUrNOVEr

Agriculture R2.00m

Mining and Quarrying R7.50m

Manufacturing R10.00m

Electricity, gas and water R10.00m

Construction R5.00m

Retail and motor trade and repair services R15.00m

Wholesale trade, commercial agents and Allied services R25.00m

Catering, accommodation and other trade R5.00m

Transport, storage and communications R10.00m

Finance and business services R10.00m

Community, social and personal services R5.00m

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Any business functioning in South Africa is confronted with the undertaking of addressing Black Economic Empowerment (BEE). Amathuba Hub focuses on developing and implementing programs to support your Enterprise Development needs.

amathuba hub can offer the following solutions and services to your company:

• Greatest return (BEE, financial and social) on your ED spend.• Immediate cost efficient BEE points.• Financial and Social return on ED Investments.• Assistance in designing your ED and preferential Procurement (PP) Solutions.• Provision of support services to SME investments.• Supplier Development.

strategic valueIf an organisation partners with us that will be able to realise the following benefits:

• Aligning its business strategy and priorities with BEE;• Achieving excellent scores for skills development, preferential procurement, enterprise development and socio-economic

development at the next verification – as well as planning its response to the ownership and management requirements;• Serving as a transformational benchmark in the industry, thereby providing a model that can be replicated by others;• Continuing to contribute to the country’s socio-economic challenges while deriving value for money through an good

B-BBEE rating and brand equity; and• Achieving the status of a responsible corporate citizen, in keeping with its reputation of being a market leader, among others.

suPPly chain and ProcureMentSupply chain management spans all movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-progress inventory and finished goods from point-of-origin to point-of-consumption.

We work with our clients to create flexible and adaptable supply chain solutions that can respond quickly to the changing demands of the marketplace.

In combination with partners we are able to provide Fleet Solutions that are able to deliver optimal solutions utilising the latest fleet management technologies supported by specialist skills resulting in lower operating risk management, higher utilisation, improved efficiencies and greater cost savings for our clients.

Amathuba Hub can offer more than just transportation, warehousing, distribution and logistics, in that as a supply chain partner it adds value, reduces costs, understands customers’ business and meets individual supply chain requirements.

we provide a comprehensive scM and procurement suite of services to the public and private sectors, including:

• SCM and Procurement Advisory services.• Review, develop and maintain policies and procedure manuals.• Training and capacity building in all areas of SCM.• Assistance, advice and development in demand, acquisition, logistics, disposal and risk management.• Procurement process implementation from the design of the Terms of References and specifications through to contract

management.

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Tel: 011 783 7190E-mail: info@amathuba-hub.co.za

Sandton Close 2, Ground Floor, Block B, Cnr 5th Street & Norwich, Sandton

www.amathuba-hub.co.za

Customised business and compliance solutions to suityour business needs.