Broad – Based Ownership Schemes ( BBOS )

Collective ownership that drives inclusive growth.

Broad-Based Ownership Schemes (BBOS) are a cornerstone of equitable transformation, allowing communities, employees, and non-proﬁt groups to share in business ownership.

Tradam designs and implements BBOS structures that are compliant, transparent, and commercially sustainable – creating lasting social and economic value.

Broad-based ownership is recognised under the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice as a mechanism for empowering designated groups such as rural communities, employees, women, youth, and non-proﬁt beneﬁciaries.

When implemented correctly, these schemes strengthen a company’s BEE scorecard while delivering tangible impact in South Africa’s most underserved areas.

Tradam ensures every scheme is built on clear governance, measurable outcomes, and full veriﬁcation alignment.

Types of Broad-Based Ownership Vehicles

Each vehicle is designed to comply with the DTIC Codes, governance standards, and SANAS veriﬁcation requirements.

Community Trusts

Legal trusts that hold shares on behalf of deﬁned community or interest groups, distributing beneﬁts through education, health, or enterprise projects.

Co-operatives

Member-owned entities that share proﬁts among participants, often used in agriculture, supply chains, or rural development initiatives.

Non-Proﬁt Ownership Vehicles

NPOs, NPCs, NGOs, or educational institutions that hold equity to fund bursaries, training, or community programmes.

Our Process

01

Assessment & Design

Evaluate business needs, transformation goals, and potential beneﬁciary groups.

02

Legal Structuring

Develop trust deeds, governance frameworks, and funding mechanisms.

03

Implementation & Registration

Facilitate setup, stakeholder onboarding, and regulatory compliance.

04

Monitoring & Veriﬁcation Support

Maintain documentation, track beneﬁts, and prepare for audit.

Strategic Outcomes

Strengthened BEE ownership scorecard performance.
Genuine community participation and impact.
Transparent, auditable structures recognised by veriﬁcation agencies.
Long-term sustainability with clear beneﬁt ﬂows.

Ownership Services

Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

ESOPs align employee growth with business success. We design, implement, and manage compliant ESOP frameworks that reward contribution, improve retention, and drive real transformation value.

Sale of Assets

Sale-of-asset structures allow businesses to achieve ownership compliance without equity dilution. We guide clients through valuation, transaction design, and verification ensuring every step aligns with the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice.

Empowerment Partner

Tradam assists clients in identifying, negotiating, and implementing partnerships with qualified Black investors. Our goal is to create transactions that deliver genuine empowerment and sustainable commercial benefit.

Partner with Tradam

Tradam builds broad-based ownership schemes that go beyond compliance creating measurable empowerment, stakeholder trust, and enduring value.

SPEAK TO AN ADVISOR