Call for nomination of candidates to serve on the heraldry council and committee, 2024 - 2027
Members of the heraldry sector and the public are hereby invited to nominate suitable candidates to be considered for appointment to the Heraldry Council and Committee (2025-2028). The Council will consist of the State Herald and at least six other members who will be appointed by the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture for a period of three years. The Council convenes at least twice a year. A member of the Council or Committee who is not in the full-time employment of the State will be paid for his or her services as a member of the Council or Committee such allowances as the Minister, in consultation with the Minister of Finance, may determine.
The Bureau of Heraldry, established by section 3 of the Heraldry Act, 1962, registers heraldic representations, names, special names and uniforms, and also performs other functions such as the popularisation and protection of national symbols.
The core functions of the Heraldry Council, an advisory body, are to: • determine policy to be applied to heraldic matters • consider and decide on such matters as the State Herald or the Heraldry Committee may refer to it • consider appeals noted under section 9 of the Act; and • carry out such other duties as may be assigned to the Council by the Minister.
Nominees should represent stakeholders who have the necessary skills to assist the Bureau of Heraldry in achieving its goals. Apart from being a South African citizen and resident, a nominee should have the following attributes: • Extensive knowledge of African symbolism, totems, idioms and cultures, with emphasis on oral tradition (to facilitate the further development of unique South African heraldic iconography) • Knowledge of and/ or an interest in heraldry, the related fields of genealogy and vexillology (study of flags), and honours and awards • A feel for aesthetics, art and design, particularly as applied to heraldry • Knowledge of South African history • Knowledge of indigenous systems
- Legal background.
Anyone wishing to nominate a person to serve on the Heraldry Council and Committee should submit the following information to the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (contact details below): • A letter containing the full names and full contact details of the nominator, the motivation for the nomination, and the names and contact details of three referees for the nominee • The nominee’s written acceptance of the nomination (the prescribed nomination form is available on request) • A brief CV of the nominee, explaining his/her suitability for appointment and providing information under all of the following headings: * Title and full names * ID number * Citizenship * Full contact details
* Current occupation and name of employer * Academic qualifications * Relevant experience * Fields of expertise * Membership of associations, boards, etc. (past and present) * Past and present service on boards * Gender * Race.
The closing date for nominations is: 14 March 2025.
Nominations and enquiries should be addressed to: Mr Thembinkosi Mabaso, The State Herald, Bureau of Heraldry, Private Bag X236, Pretoria, 0001, tel. 066 302 5395, email: thembam@dsac.gov.za
