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Annexure C Guide to Completing QSE / EME Sworn Affidavit

HealthRef: SEP-2026

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Source domain: health.gov.za

Collected on 14 September 2026

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What this means

This document is a guidance note from the South African Department of Health explaining how bidders can complete a sworn affidavit to claim preference points under the B-BBEE Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. It outlines the requirements for Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSEs) and Exempted Micro Enterprises (EMEs), including ownership percentages, revenue thresholds, and proper affidavit formatting. The guidance is ongoing and available for use by eligible enterprises.

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QSE / EME Sworn Affidavit for Preference Points

Bidders can submit a sworn affidavit to claim preference points for specific goals under the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. The affidavit must correctly detail enterprise ownership, revenue, financial year end, B-BBEE status, and empowering supplier status. It must be signed by an authorised person and witnessed by a Commissioner of Oaths who is not employed by the enterprise.

Who it is for: bidders with annual turnover between R10 million and R50 million (QSE) or below R10 million (EME)
How to act on it: Complete the sworn affidavit using the guidelines in Annexure C, ensuring all required details are accurately filled out, sign it, and have it witnessed by a Commissioner of Oaths who is not an employee of the enterprise.

Facts

Reference

SEP-2026

Amounts

R 10 000 000, R 50 000 000

Key Takeaways

Annexure C
QSE
EME
R10,000,000.00
R50,000,000.00
Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022
4-Sep-2026
Health
sworn affidavit
Health
CIPC
SANAS
Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022