Evernex is delighted to announce that we have received the top B-BBEE rating for another year. This is the seventh year we have been awarded a B-BBEE certification, and the sixth time we have received the highest ranking.
Our Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment certification provides official recognition of our commitment to racial equity, inclusivity and economic transformation in South Africa.
Community engagement is a core element of Evernex’s corporate social responsibility objectives, striving to provide opportunities and develop lasting relationships with local communities across South Africa. Reflecting our consistent and proactive efforts, we have earned a B-BEEE score of 105.42 points out of a possible 107.
What is the B-BBEE award?
The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment certification is awarded to businesses which comply with the 2003 B-BBEE Act 53, taking measurable actions to incorporate black South African into the country’s economy. These steps contribute both to South Africa’s financial performance and the empowerment of black communities.
The B-BBEE certification is based on compliance with five pillars of black empowerment:
• Ownership.
• Management Control.
• Skills Development.
• Enterprise And Supplier Development.
• Socio-Economic Development.
What does the award mean for businesses?
By partnering with Evernex, businesses also increase their own B-BBEE scores through preferential procurement. Preferential Procurement is a considerable aspect of Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD), prioritizing suppliers who meet specific B-BBEE compliance levels.
A high B-BBEE rating gives businesses a significant competitive advantage, as many tenders give points to B-BBEE-compliant enterprises. B-BBEE-certified companies are also eligible for direct and indirect incentives.
On a larger scale, the Act was established to redress deeply rooted economic and employment inequalities in South Africa. By participating in this program, businesses demonstrate their dedication to a fairer and more profitable economy for everyone.
Evernex initiatives
Evernex’s works to uplift and create opportunities for black South Africans through a range of initiatives within local communities. Discover how we make an impact:
Professional skills training
We invest heavily in training programs for our staff and external learners, from customer service and telephone etiquette training for our Service Desk agents to SpecCon ICT Leadership skills training. Each of these programs equips its participants with a range of important transferable skills. These include:
• Increased confidence in the workplace
• Improved communication
• Enhanced problem-solving
• Heightened efficiency
• Strong management of conflicts
• Digital literacy and Microsoft Office skills
STEM education collaboration
Evernex helped fund a flagship education initiative by the SA Medical and Education Foundation (SAME), in a project which reached completion this year. The goal of the foundation’s initiative is to strengthen STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education across South Africa, opening the door to a range of careers for the new generations.
Our ongoing donations have contributed to the development of two fully equipped computer centers and three state-of-the-art science labs for the Ikusasa Comprehensive School in Gauteng.
Donations for enterprise development
Donating to small, up-and-coming businesses empowers entrepreneurs with resources and helps to create jobs, while stimulating local economies and driving innovation. Economic donations also support transformation goals by enabling sustainable enterprise development.
About Evernex South Africa
Since being founded in 2008, Evernex South Africa has turned into a key provider of reliable, expert third-party maintenance and IT services for businesses of all sizes and industries.
We offer comprehensive, affordable multi-vendor IT support to hundreds of customers across South Africa’s major regions, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, KwaZulu-Natal, and Port Elizabeth.
Sustainability, excellent customer care and regulatory compliance are at the heart of our business. These core values drive Evernex SA’s mission to build a more environmentally, socially and economically responsible IT industry through best practices and innovative solutions.