| DESCRIPTION: |
| Nationally recognised designation awarded to the BEE Professionals practicing in the field either as BEE Verification Professionals, BEE Consulting Professionals Practitioners affirming their astute knowledge and skills in the understanding and application of the Codes of Good Practice on B-BBEE. |
| AWARDING CRITERIA |
| For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: |
A bachelor's degree registered on the NQF at NQF Level 6 or higher; or an advanced diploma registered on the NQF at NQF Level 6 or higher.
The qualification must have a reasonable relationship to the B-BBEE profession or an EEP occupational role. |
| Experiential Learning or Experience |
Employment in a B-BBEE verification agency, consultancy, corporate transformation office, or relevant public sector or NGO environment.
Supervised professional practice under the guidance of a suitably qualified and experienced ABP member in good standing.
The practical experience component must:
Be directly relevant to the occupational role linked to the ABP professional designation being sought.
Be supervised and assessed by a qualified professional with relevant industry expertise.
Be evidence-based, supported by a Portfolio of Evidence, supervisor evaluations, or other verifiable documentation.
Cover the minimum duration and scope prescribed by ABP for the designation, ensuring that candidates have engaged in core B-BBEE-related tasks such as interpreting legislation, conducting assessments, compiling verification files, preparing advisory reports, and applying professional ethics in decision-making. |
| Competency Assessment |
| Where applicable competency is tested through a vigorous board interview. This assessment comprises technical questions and scenario-based evaluations designed to assess not only the candidate's technical expertise but also their professional judgment, ethical reasoning, and ability to apply the B-BBEE legislative framework in complex, real-world situations. |
| Designation RPL Statement |
| This Designation may be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. |
| RETAINING CRITERIA |
| In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Code of Conduct |
| Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. |
| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
ABP members are required to accumulate a total of 30 CPD points annually. These points must be accrued through a combination of verifiable and non-verifiable activities.
The breakdown is as follows:
Verifiable CPD Points: Minimum of 18 points required annually.
Non-Verifiable CPD Points: Maximum of 12 points can be counted towards the annual requirement. |
| Fees |
| Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. |
