This page has every Business Studies Grade 12 Term 4 paper we have, from 2018 to 2025: 18 question papers and 16 memos in 69 PDFs. The papers were set by the national DBE. Files are in English and Afrikaans. The newest year is first. Each paper shows the first page of questions, its marks and time, and what the questions cover.
Business Studies Grade 12 Term 4 papers by year
Business Studies Grade 12 Term 4 2025 question papers and memos
November 2025 Paper 1 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2025 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 2 hours · 10 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Question 1
Q2
new page. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
40 marks
Q3
Business Operations 3.1 Give any FOUR examples of fringe benefits. (4)
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 Name any TWO types of defensive strategies. (2)
40 marks
Q5
Business Environments (Legislation) The Employment Equity Act (EEA), 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) was established to facilitate
40 marks
Q6
Business Operations (Human Resources Function) Businesses following the correct recruitment procedures will attract the best applicants.
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers TWO main topics.
November 2025 Paper 2 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2025 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 2 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Question 1
Q2
new page. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
40 marks
Q3
Business Roles 3.1 List any FOUR problem-solving steps. (4)
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 Give any TWO examples of non-insurable risks. (2)
40 marks
Q5
Business Ventures (Investment: Insurance) Businesses are required to make a clear distinction between insurance and assurance
40 marks
Q6
Business Roles (Human Rights, Inclusivity and Environmental Issues) Employers are obligated to take care of the human health and safety of employees in
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers TWO main topics.
Business Studies Grade 12 Term 4 2024 question papers and memos
November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 2 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Question 1
Q2
new page. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
40 marks
Q3
Business Operations 3.1 State any FOUR sources of internal recruitment. (4)
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 Name any FOUR provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
40 marks
Q5
Business Environments (Legislation) The basic aim of the Skills Development Act (SDA), 1998 (Act 97 of 1998) is to
40 marks
Q6
Business Operations (Human Resources Function) Businesses that follow the correct selection procedures are able to identify suitable
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers TWO main topics.
November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 2 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Question 1
Q2
new page. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
40 marks
Q3
Business Operations 3.1 State any FOUR sources of internal recruitment. (4)
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 Name any FOUR provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
40 marks
Q5
Business Environments (Legislation) The basic aim of the Skills Development Act (SDA), 1998 (Act 97 of 1998) is to
40 marks
Q6
Business Operations (Human Resources Function) Businesses that follow the correct selection procedures are able to identify suitable
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers TWO main topics.
November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 2 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Question 1
Q2
new page. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
40 marks
Q3
Business Roles 3.1 Name any TWO corporate social investment (CSI) focus areas. (2)
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 Name any TWO types of compulsory insurance. (2)
40 marks
Q5
Business Ventures (Investment: Securities) Investors can acquire shares of companies that are listed on the Johannesburg
40 marks
Q6
Business Roles (Social Responsibility and Corporate Corporate social responsibility and corporate social investment allow businesses to be
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers TWO main topics.
November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 2 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Question 1
Q2
new page. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
40 marks
Q3
Business Roles 3.1 Name any TWO corporate social investment (CSI) focus areas. (2)
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 Name any TWO types of compulsory insurance. (2)
40 marks
Q5
Business Ventures (Investment: Securities) Investors can acquire shares of companies that are listed on the Johannesburg
40 marks
Q6
Business Roles (Social Responsibility and Corporate Corporate social responsibility and corporate social investment allow businesses to be
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers TWO main topics.
Business Studies Grade 12 Term 4 2023 question papers and memos
November 2023 Paper 1 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2023 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 2 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Question 1
Q2
new page. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
40 marks
Q3
Business Operations 3.1 State any FOUR aspects that should be included in an employment contract. (4)
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 Name any TWO types of business sectors. (2)
40 marks
Q5
Business Environments (Business Strategies) Successful businesses implement the strategic management process to improve
40 marks
Q6
Business Operations (Quality of Performance) Quality management and quality performance play an important role in contributing to
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers TWO main topics.
November 2023 Paper 2 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2023 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 2 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Question 1
Q2
new page. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
40 marks
Q3
Business Roles 3.1 Name any TWO problem-solving steps. (2)
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 State any TWO types of preference shares. (2)
40 marks
Q5
Business Ventures (Presentation and Data Response) A well-designed multimedia presentation is necessary for communicating with business
40 marks
Q6
Business Roles (Team Performance Assessment and Conflict Management) The workplace environment is dynamic and consists of people with different
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers TWO main topics.
Business Studies Grade 12 Term 4 2022 question papers and memos
November 2022 Paper 1 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2022 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 2 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Question 1
Q2
new page. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
40 marks
Q3
Business Operations 3.1 Name any THREE examples of fringe benefits. (3)
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 Name any TWO types of business environments and state the extent of control
40 marks
Q5
Business Environments (Legislation) The Labour Relations Act (LRA), 1995 (Act 66 of 1995) makes provision for the rights
40 marks
Q6
Business Operations (Quality of Performance) Businesses implement quality control and quality assurance processes to produce high
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers TWO main topics.
November 2022 Paper 2 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2022 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 2 hours · 9 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
Question 1
Q2
new page. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
40 marks
Q3
Business Roles 3.1 Name any FOUR human rights in the workplace. (4)
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 State any THREE factors that should be considered when making investment
40 marks
Q5
Business Ventures (Management and Leadership) Effective management and leadership play an important role in achieving business
40 marks
Q6
Business Roles (Creative Thinking and Problem Businesses need to identify problems that affect their operations in order to make
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers TWO main topics.
Business Studies Grade 12 Term 4 2021 question papers and memos
November 2021 Paper 1 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2021 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 2 hours · 11 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
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Q2
nuwe bladsy. 8. Jy mag 'n nieprogrammeerbare sakrekenaar gebruik.
40 marks
Q3
Besigheidsbedrywighede 3.1 Noem TWEE salarisbepalingsmetodes. (2)
40 marks
Q4
Diverse Onderwerpe 4.1 Noem enige DRIE verbruikersregte soos in die Wet op Verbruikersbeskerming
40 marks
Q5
'n Strategiese bestuursproses stel besighede in staat om geskikte strategieë te
40 marks
Q6
Besigheidsbedrywighede (Menslikehulpbron-Funksie) Besighede moet die korrekte werwingsprosedure volg om geskikte kandidate te vind.
40 marks
Instructions to candidates Hierdie vraestel bestaan uit DRIE afdelings en dek TWEE hoofonderwerpe.
November 2021 Paper 2 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2021 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 2 hours · 10 pages · 6 questions
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
Q2
2.1 Name any THREE types of benefits paid out by the Unemployment Insurance
40 marks
Q3
Business Roles 3.1 Name FIVE stages of team development. (5)
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 Outline any THREE functions of the Johannesburg Securities Exchange
40 marks
Q5
Business Ventures (Insurance) Some businesses are not well conversant with the differences between overinsurance
40 marks
Q6
Business Roles (Ethics and Professionalism) Professional behaviour forms part of effective business practice that guides
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers TWO main topics.
Business Studies Grade 12 Term 4 2020 question papers and memos
November 2020 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2020 (National DBE) question paper
300 marks · 3 hours · 14 pages · 10 questions
What is in this paper (10 questions)
Q1
8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
Q2
2.1 Identify the type of defensive strategy that Mega Constructions applied in
60 marks
Q3
Business Ventures 3.1 State FOUR types of shares. (4)
60 marks
Q4
Business Roles 4.1 Mention FOUR causes of conflict in the workplace. (4)
60 marks
Q5
Business Operations 5.1 Name FIVE sources of internal recruitment. (5)
60 marks
Q6
Miscellaneous Topics 6.1 List THREE pillars of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act
60 marks
Q7
The government has established Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) to
40 marks
Q8
Business Ventures (Insurance) Businesses take out insurance policies as they operate in high-risk environments. They
40 marks
Q9
Business Roles (Problem-Solving and Creative The business environment is dynamic and requires businesses to be innovative in their
40 marks
Q10
Business Operations (Human Resources) An engineer at Hendricks Civil Engineers (HCE) recently terminated his employment
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers all FOUR main topics.
November 2020 Paper 1 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2020 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 29 pages · 6 questions
The memo for this paper is not available yet.
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
1.2.2 National Credit Regulator√√
Q2
Business Environments 2.1 Types of integration strategies
40 marks
Q3
Business Operations 3.1 Aspects that should be included in an employment contract
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 Consumer rights as stipulated in the NCA
40 marks
Q5
Business Environments (Legislation) - The Basic Conditions of Employment Act informs the contract between the
40 marks
Q6
Business Operations (Human Resources Function) - The human resources manager is responsible for selecting and appointing
40 marks
November 2020 Paper 2 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2020 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper
150 marks · 30 pages · 6 questions
The memo for this paper is not available yet.
What is in this paper (6 questions)
Q1
1.2 1.2.1 founders’√√
Q2
Business Ventures 2.1 Examples of non-insurable risks
40 marks
Q3
Business Roles 3.1 King Code principles for good corporate governance
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 Types of leadership theories
40 marks
Q5
Business Ventures (Forms of Ownership & Investment) - A partnership has two or more partners that share the responsibilities and
40 marks
Q6
Business Roles (Human Rights, Inclusivity & Environmental - Economic rights are one of the fundamental rights contained in the Bill of Rights
40 marks
Exemplar 2020 Paper 1
Business Studies Grade 12 Exemplar 2020 Paper 1 question paper
150 marks · 2 hours · 11 pages · 5 questions
What is in this paper (5 questions)
Q2
new page. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
40 marks
Q3
Business Operations 3.1. State FOUR aspects that should be included in an employment contract. (4)
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 Identify the consumer right that is implemented by Carlio Ltd in EACH statement
40 marks
Q5
Business Environments (Legislation) The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BBBEE), 2003 (Act 53 of
40 marks
Q6
Business Operations (Quality of Perfromance) Businesses implement quality assurance in order to produce quality products.
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers TWO main topics.
Exemplar 2020 Paper 2
Business Studies Grade 12 Exemplar 2020 Paper 2 question paper
150 marks · 2 hours · 10 pages · 5 questions
What is in this paper (5 questions)
Q2
new page. 8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
40 marks
Q3
Business Roles 3.1 State FOUR steps in problem-solving. (4)
40 marks
Q4
Miscellaneous Topics 4.1 Identify the types of business investment opportunities that were used by Pri me
40 marks
Q5
Business Ventures (Investments and Forms of Peter and Teko are partners in P & T Consultancy. They are considering investing
40 marks
Q6
Business Roles (Ethics and Professionalism) According to the King Code principles, businesses are expected to conduct their
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers TWO main topics.
Business Studies Grade 12 Term 4 2018 question papers and memos
November 2018 (National DBE)
Business Studies Grade 12 November 2018 (National DBE) question paper
300 marks · 3 hours · 14 pages · 10 questions
What is in this paper (10 questions)
Q1
8. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
Q2
2.1 List FOUR pillars of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act
60 marks
Q3
Business Ventures 3.1 Give THREE examples of insurable risks. (3)
60 marks
Q4
Business Roles 4.1 State FIVE causes of conflict in the workplace. (5)
60 marks
Q5
Business Operations 5.1 Name FOUR sources of internal recruitment. (4)
60 marks
Q6
Miscellaneous Topics 6.1 Identify the PESTLE element that poses a challenge to Tsego Manufacturers
60 marks
Q7
Many consumers have welcomed the introduction of the Consumer Protection Act
40 marks
Q8
Business Ventures (Investments and Forms of Peter and Teko are partners in P & T Consultancy. They are considering investing their
40 marks
Q9
Businesses are required to contribute towards the wellbeingt ohe f communities in
40 marks
Q10
Business Operations (Quality of Performance) Businesses implement quality assurance i norder to produce quality product.s Some
40 marks
Instructions to candidates This question paper consists of THREE sections and covers all FOUR mai n topics.
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Which years of Business Studies Grade 12 Term 4 papers are on this page? Papers from 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018. The newest year is at the top.
How many marks is the Business Studies Grade 12 Term 4 paper 1? Paper 1 is usually out of 150 marks and you get 2 hours to write it.
How many marks is the Business Studies Grade 12 Term 4 paper 2? Paper 2 is usually out of 150 marks and you get 2 hours to write it.
How many marks is the Business Studies Grade 12 Term 4 paper? The paper is usually out of 300 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.
Are the memos included? Yes. 16 of the 18 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.