# South Africa B-BBEE Sworn Affidavit Template > Source: https://netray.co/tools/south-africa-bbbee-sworn-affidavit-template > Publisher: Netray (netray.co), AI and integration engineering for ERP and manufacturing systems. > Section: Free Tools ## Short answer A fill-in B-BBEE sworn affidavit draft for small South African manufacturers, with turnover and ownership statements ready to take to a Commissioner of Oaths. ## Category regional ## Region South Africa ## Industry Manufacturing ## Audience - Business owner - Finance manager - Procurement manager ## Tool **Kind:** template **Output:** document **Fields:** #### Deponent full name **Key:** deponent **Type:** text **Default:** Thabo Mokoena #### Deponent ID number **Key:** id_no **Type:** text **Default:** 0000000000000 #### Capacity **Key:** capacity **Type:** select **Options:** - Director - Member - Sole proprietor - Authorised representative **Default:** Director #### Entity name **Key:** entity **Type:** text **Default:** Gauteng Tooling and Fabrication (Pty) Ltd #### Registration number **Key:** reg_no **Type:** text **Default:** 2019/000000/07 #### Business address **Key:** address **Type:** textarea **Default:** Unit 5, 12 Industry Road, Germiston, Gauteng #### Financial year end **Key:** year_end **Type:** date **Default:** 2026-02-28 #### Annual turnover for the year (ZAR) **Key:** turnover **Type:** text **Default:** R 8,400,000 #### Enterprise category **Key:** category **Type:** select **Options:** - Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) - Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE) **Default:** Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE) #### Black ownership percentage **Key:** black_own **Type:** text **Default:** 55 #### Black women ownership percentage **Key:** black_women **Type:** text **Default:** 20 #### Claimed B-BBEE level **Key:** level **Type:** text **Default:** Level 2 **Blocks:** #### Sworn Affidavit: B-BBEE status **Body:** I, the undersigned, {{deponent}}, identity number {{id_no}}, do hereby make oath and state that: #### Statements **Body:** 1. I am a {{capacity}} of {{entity}}, registration number {{reg_no}}, situated at {{address}}, and I am duly authorised to depose to this affidavit on its behalf. 2. The enterprise is classified as a {{category}}. Its annual turnover for the financial year ended {{year_end}} was {{turnover}}. 3. Black ownership of the enterprise is {{black_own}} percent, of which black women ownership is {{black_women}} percent, as calculated under the applicable Codes of Good Practice. 4. Based on the above, the enterprise qualifies for a B-BBEE status of {{level}}. 5. The contents of this affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that false statements may have legal consequences. #### Signature and attestation **Body:** Signed at ____________________ on ____________________ I certify that the deponent has acknowledged that they know and understand the contents of this affidavit, have no objection to taking the prescribed oath and consider the oath binding on their conscience. #### Signatures **Signatures:** - Deponent - Commissioner of Oaths (name, rank, stamp) **Notes:** Starting point, not legal advice. Thresholds, ownership rules and prescribed wording are set by the B-BBEE Codes and the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition; confirm the current format with your verification agency or the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission guidance before signing before a Commissioner of Oaths. ## Content **Intro:** Small South African suppliers are often asked by large customers for a B-BBEE sworn affidavit instead of a full verification certificate. This template drafts the wording from your own figures so you can review it and sign before a Commissioner of Oaths. **Sections:** #### How to use the template **Body:** Enter the deponent details, entity registration number, the financial year end, turnover and the ownership percentages from your share register. Review the numbered statements, export to Word or PDF and print it. The affidavit has no legal effect until it is signed in front of a Commissioner of Oaths, who adds their stamp and details. Keep a copy of your financial statements and share register as supporting evidence in case a customer asks. **Bullets:** - Use the turnover figure from your financial statements, not an estimate - Ownership percentages come from the share register, not from management control - Sign only in the presence of the Commissioner of Oaths - Renew every financial year #### Why an affidavit is used **Body:** Under the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, exempted micro enterprises and qualifying small enterprises can self declare their status with a sworn affidavit, which avoids the cost of a full verification. The category depends on annual turnover bands set in the Codes, and EMEs with high black ownership may qualify for a higher level automatically. Check the current thresholds, as they can be revised. #### Worked example **Body:** A QSE with turnover of R 8.4 million and 55 percent black ownership drafts its affidavit with those figures and states the level it qualifies for under the Codes. The customer's supplier onboarding team attaches the signed affidavit to the supplier record in their ERP and uses the level in its preferential procurement scoring. #### Common mistakes **Body:** Common problems are outdated turnover, using last year's affidavit, claiming a level that does not match the ownership figures, and presenting an unsigned or unstamped copy. Customers may also reject affidavits whose wording differs from their required format, so ask for it before you submit. **Cta:** If you manage supplier B-BBEE certificates inside an ERP, Netray can help design expiry tracking and scorecard reporting on top of it. **Faq:** #### Is this an official government form? **Answer:** No. It is a draft built from the typical structure of EME and QSE affidavits. Always confirm the current official wording and thresholds before swearing it. #### Does it need to be notarised? **Answer:** It must be sworn or affirmed before a Commissioner of Oaths. Notarisation is a different step and is not usually required for this purpose, but ask your customer. #### How often must it be renewed? **Answer:** Typically once per financial year, based on the latest annual turnover. Many customers also set a validity period of twelve months from the date signed. #### Can I use it for a larger company? **Answer:** No. Larger enterprises generally need a full verification from an accredited agency. This template is intended for enterprises that qualify as EME or QSE. ## Search terms bbbee sworn affidavit template, bbbee affidavit EME, bbbee affidavit QSE, sworn affidavit bbbee format, bbbee affidavit template word, south africa bee affidavit, exempted micro enterprise affidavit --- Talk to an engineer: https://netray.co/contact?intent=erp_ai | Machine catalog: https://netray.co/agent/catalog.json