SANAS Has Extended The Implementation, Where Feasible, For Virtual Onsites To Continue Until Saturday, 31 October 2020.
The Following Regulations Remain In Place:
The Normal Engagement Processes Between The Accredited Agency And The Measured Entity Shall Be Conducted
Onsite Visits May Be Conducted Remotely Via Any Suitable Recorded Video Communications Channel, If The Onsite Assessment Is Not Viable
All Necessary Documentation That Is Required By The B-BBEE Verification Agency Shall Be Obtained To Support The Accreditation Process
Where Documents That Cannot Be Obtained, The B-BBEE Verification Agency Shall View These Documents Via Any Suitable Video Communications Channel, And Which Must Be Recorded Appropriately
All Interviews To Be Conducted Via Any Suitable Video/Teleconferencing Communications Channel, Which Will Be Recorded And Saved Internally
A Director Of A Measured Entity To Provide Sworn Affidavits Confirming Physical Location As Well As All Information Provided In Relation To The B-BBEE Verification As True And Accurate
Measured Entities To Provide Proof Of Physical Address And Not Older Than 3 Months
The B-BBEE Verification Agency Shall Identify All Risks And Mitigate These Risks With Regards To Onsite Visits During This Time
During This Interim Measure, The B-BBEE Verification Agency Take Full Responsibility Of The Results Of The B-BBEE Verification Certificate And Report
It Should Be Noted That This Is Not A Permanent Solution, And It Will Be Reviewed On A Monthly Basis From And Will Be Implemented Until Further Notice2