This portion of the scorecard concerns the ownership Elements as well as the management control element of B-BBEE. The key Element of ownership is holding an economic interest in the enterprise, which entitles the person to receive distributions or benefits. Such interest must thus represent a return on ownership in the firm. Management entails participation, in the sense of having a say in the strategy and aims of an enterprise.

Basically, the aim is to ensure the empowerment of black people at an ownership and management levels.