South Africa's leading B-BBEE verification agency
Trusted by South Africa's most established enterprises for independent
B-BBEE verification.
Honeycomb BEE Ratings is the country's largest independent, SANAS-accredited verification agency — with core competency across all 12 BEE sector codes.
Five scorecard elements. All 12 sector codes.
Years of SANAS accreditation
Sector codes covered
Top500 Best Managed wins
What we do
End-to-end BEE services, one trusted partner
Get compliant, get certified and get contract-ready — with methodology trusted across every sector.
B-BBEE Verification
Full, SANAS-accredited verification for credible certificates in tenders and procurement.
Learn moreB-BBEE Affidavits
Compliant EME & QSE affidavit templates to confirm your status quickly and correctly.
Learn moreSector Code Guidance
Know exactly what applies to your industry across all 12 recognised BEE sector codes.
Learn moreVerify a Certificate
Verify a B-BBEE certificate instantly to confirm its validity and level.
Learn moreWhy Honeycomb
The credibility your tender depends on
An incorrect or non-compliant certificate can cost you tenders. We combine technical expertise with a structured, audit-quality process.
Industry pioneers
Among SA’s first SANAS-accredited agencies
of SA’s top 10 blue-chip companies
have trusted Honeycomb with their verification
Awards & recognition
Six Top500 Best Managed Company awards
Honeycomb is a six-time winner of the Top500 Best Managed Company award — independent recognition of the way we run, deliver and govern.
View our awards
Client testimonials
In our clients’ words
What sets Honeycomb BEE Ratings apart is their commitment to transparency and ethical conduct.
Dr Bernadette Johnson,
Transformation Office
University of the Witwatersrand
I would have no reservations in recommending Honeycomb as a B-BBEE verification service provider.
Jackie Vehlo
Group Organisational Development Manager
Peermont
We recommend Honeycomb without reservation as a knowledgeable and reputable B-BBEE verification agent.
Sarah Fontaine
Chief HR Officer
Coface South Africa Insurance Company Limited
Honeycomb executed Discovery’s extremely complex BEE verification with professionalism, and I would have no hesitation in recommending their services as a BEE verification agency.
Shelley Roberts
Senior Sustainability Specialist
Discovery
We received exemplarily service and assistance from Honeycomb. Our verifications are done timeously. We would recommend their services to any company wishing to utilize their company.
Sean Marely
Executive - Finance
Johnson Crane Hire
Throughout our engagement, Honeycomb has demonstrated a high level of professionalism, integrity and technical rigour in executing their mandate as an independent SANAS accredited verification agency.
Mrs Kutlwano Takadi
Principal Transformation and Regulatory
Kumba Iron Ore
We are completely satisfied with their performance. Honeycomb always conducted themselves professionally, went an extra mile in providing an excellent job.
Dali Duma
Executive: Sustainability
Northam Platinum
How it works
A clear, structured verification process
We make B-BBEE verification manageable — without unnecessary complexity.
Prepare
We provide detailed measurement training and assist with data collation.
Submit
Share all supporting documentation. On-site review and remote interviews may be required.
Audit
Our skilled team conducts a structured, SANAS-aligned preliminary report (per entity). Any queries are resolved.
Certify
Receive a credible certificate ready for tenders and procurement.
Let us help you build trust through verified empowerment.
Speak to our team about independent B-BBEE verification for your organisation.