About Honeycomb BEE

Established in 2005, Honeycomb began verifying B-BBEE with a single client in 2007. Today, we proudly work with over 3 000 clients across the economy and have built long-term relationships with many of South Africa’s best known brands. Our growth comes from referrals, client retention and a reputation for technical depth and service excellence.

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Who We Are

Honeycomb is an independent, SANAS accredited B-BBEE verification agency, trusted to verify complex, high-profile entities across all 12 B-BBEE sectors , including listed and multinational groups.

Honeycomb is also one of only eight SANAS accredited verification agencies authorised to verify under the Legal Sector Code. This broad sector experience means that we can confidently handle varied ownership structures, foreign shareholding, cross border revenue and group consolidations.

A Team Built on Technical Depth

Our strength lies in the experience and consistency of our verification team. In an industry where in-house expertise is often limited, Honeycomb operates differently. Technical depth is built into every level of the team, from junior analyst through to verification management.

Our leadership is widely recognised within the B-BBEE space and is frequently consulted on the interpretation and practical application of the Codes, supported by longstanding relationships with regulators and key industry bodies.

Deirdre Mitchell

Managing Director SANAS Management Rep

Deirdre leads Honeycomb’s operational function, ensuring the team runs efficiently and verification projects remain on track, on time, and aligned to expectations. She is a strong project manager with a firm but fair leadership style that commands respect.

She holds her BEE MDP and, while not currently an analyst, has the technical competence to operate as a technical signatory when needed. Deirdre balances strong client relationships with disciplined adherence to Honeycomb’s procedures, ensuring quality is maintained.

She takes pride in issuing certificates in line with the project plan and meeting listed-entity deadlines, including the 90-day post financial year-end requirement. Deirdre has worked in the B-BBEE industry since 2010, with 15 years of experience.

Zunaid Vallee

Technical Director SANAS Accredited Technical Signatory

Zunaid is an original member of the Honeycomb team and has worked in B-BBEE since completing his BCom Accounting in 2001. He completed his MDP in 2014 and has been a SANAS-accredited Technical Signatory since then.

Widely respected in the B-BBEE market, he is frequently consulted for his strong technical capability and depth of knowledge. Over the past several years, he has led and supported verification work for major corporates and blue-chip clients, including Discovery, Afrocentric, Anglo Platinum, Anglo PLC, ARM, Hollard, Growthpoint, Redefine, Peermont, and Kumba Iron Ore.

Zunaid is the most experienced member of the team, with 22 years of industry experience.

Chantal Jenkins

Operations Director

Chantal Jenkins is Honeycomb’s Administrations Manager, supporting the day-to-day operational flow and ensuring internal processes and documentation stay organised, consistent, and audit-ready.

She also plays a key role in Honeycomb’s governance framework, including compiling controlled procedures such as the Complaints Procedure and Appeals Procedure, which underpin client handling, tracking, and confidentiality standards.

How We Work

Our verification approach is structured, transparent and designed to minimise disruption for clients.

Clear Verification Plans

We confirm scope, timelines, and responsibilities upfront

Secure SharePoint Portals

Clients upload evidence securely and track progress in one place

Secure IT and Audit Trails

Apple-based IT and documented sampling protect data and support audit trails

Efficient Hybrid Verification

Remote interviews and on-site visits close out queries and outstanding evidence fast

Our Clients

We’ve helped leading brands across South Africa meet their BEE requirements. Honeycomb supports a broad mix of clients, from mid-sized businesses to large listed entities and complex groups, with deep experience across financial services and insurance, mining and resources, listed property and commercial landlords, retail and consumer brands, as well as telecoms and technology.

Honeycomb Cares

Transformation at Honeycomb goes beyond verification through practical social and environmental commitments. Each year, we support local families through Mandela Day food and blanket drives, plus Christmas hampers and gifts for children. We also sponsor a professional cycling team to develop young riders, and donate older bikes to Vukane, a development cycling team. Our offices run fully off the grid on solar power, with water sourced from underground systems or recycled.

Find out more about our initiatives