BEE123 - Human Resources

The recent amendments to South Africa’s Employment Equity (EE) Act have transformed EE compliance into a strategic, board-level priority. Unlike B-BBEE, EE compliance is legally enforced, with penalties ranging from 2% to 10% of annual turnover for non-compliance. Companies risk audits, fines, and exclusion from public sector contracts without a valid EE Certificate.

A major shift is the introduction of mandatory sector targets by the Department of Employment and Labour, removing employer discretion in setting workforce goals. All designated employers must submit a five-year Employment Equity Plan (EEA13) by 1 September 2025, using a prescribed format. Annual reports (EEA2, EEA4) must now align with sector targets and show measurable progress.

Executives are now directly accountable, with EE plans requiring C-suite approval and oversight. Workforce decisions must align with the approved EE plan, and deviations must be justified with evidence.

BEE123’s EE123 system simplifies compliance by automating plan creation, tracking progress, generating reports, and maintaining audit-ready records. With dashboards, deviation logs, and secure cloud access, EE123 empowers businesses to stay compliant, mitigate risk, and drive meaningful transformation.

Integrates with

Sage 300 People | Dynamics Payroll