BBBEE Policy
Driving Transformation, Building an Inclusive Digital Future
At CEOS Technologies, we embrace Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) not just as a legal requirement, but as a core part of our corporate values and long-term business strategy. We are committed to transforming South Africa’s socio-economic landscape by actively addressing past inequalities and building a more inclusive, representative, and sustainable ICT sector.
As a technology-driven organization, we recognize that diversity fuels innovation, and inclusive participation creates shared value. We proudly align our policies and actions with the BBBEE Act (No. 53 of 2003) and the ICT Sector Codes, ensuring our business contributes meaningfully to national development goals.
Our Vision for Transformation
We aim to become a transformational leader in the South African IT industry by:
Creating equitable access to economic opportunities
Empowering previously disadvantaged individuals
Supporting black-owned businesses and enterprises
Investing in education, skills, and career advancement
Championing ethical and inclusive business practices
Key Pillars of Our BBBEE Policy
🔹 1. Ownership
We are committed to increasing black ownership in our company and value structures that promote real, effective participation. Our ownership strategy includes:
Strategic partnerships with black investors and shareholders
Participation in black equity transactions that are sustainable and growth-focused
Promoting economic inclusion in emerging tech sectors
🔹 2. Management Control
We work toward inclusive leadership by ensuring black professionals are represented at decision-making levels, including:
Board-level diversity and black director appointments
Inclusive recruitment strategies for senior and middle management
Mentorship and succession planning for leadership development
🔹 3. Skills Development
We believe in empowering individuals through learning. Our investment in skills development focuses on:
Accredited training programs for black employees, including women, youth, and people with disabilities
Internship and graduate programmes that develop future IT professionals
SETA-aligned training initiatives and learnerships in critical tech fields
🔹 4. Enterprise & Supplier Development (ESD)
We actively support and grow black-owned businesses through:
Preferential procurement from black-owned and black woman-owned ICT vendors
Incubation and capacity-building support for emerging tech entrepreneurs
Early payment and financial support to qualifying SMEs
🔹 5. Socio-Economic Development (SED)
We invest in community development initiatives that create long-term social impact, including:
Donation of technology equipment to under-resourced schools
Digital literacy and STEM education outreach in rural and township areas
Sponsorship of coding bootcamps, bursaries, and mentorship programs
Our Current BBBEE Status
CEOS Technologies is proud to be a Level [2] BBBEE Contributor, with verified compliance across all five pillars.
We undergo annual independent verification and are committed to continuous improvement in all scorecard areas.
Our Commitment Is Ongoing
We acknowledge that real transformation is a journey, not a checkbox. That’s why we:
Review our policies annually to reflect changes in legislation and market expectations
Engage staff, partners, and communities in open dialogue around inclusivity and empowerment
Encourage clients and suppliers to join us in building a diverse and equitable tech ecosystem
Partner With Us for a Better South Africa
When you choose CEOS Technologies, you’re not only getting industry-leading IT services—you’re also partnering with a company committed to economic transformation and social justice.