In terms of the Cultural Institutions Act, 1998 (Act 119 of 1998), the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr G McKenzie invites members of the heritage fraternity and the general public to nominate persons to serve as members of Council of the following Cultural Institutions:
- Iziko Museums of South Africa
- Ditsong Museums of South Africa
Nominated candidates should possess a broad understanding and experience in the field of heritage; managerial; financial expertise; legal; marketing and liaison; fundraising; education and cultural/social research; corporate governance, as well as a willingness to render community service. The remuneration of the appointed nominees is in line with the remuneration scheme of the National Treasury guidelines as prescribed in the Cultural Institutions Act as amended.
Anyone wishing to nominate persons to serve as members of Council of the aforementioned Cultural Institutions should submit the following:
- A letter containing full names, address and telephone numbers of the nominee, giving reasons for nomination.
- Recently updated Curriculum Vitae of the nominee, including three contactable references.
- A brief statement signed by the nominee accepting the nomination and explaining his/her suitability for appointment.
- Certified copies of qualifications and ID document.
No nomination will be considered unless all the above documents are included. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Should you not be contacted within three (3) months from the closing date, consider your nomination unsuccessful. Suitability and background checks will be conducted prior to the appointment of recommended candidates.
A separate Nomination must be Submitted for each of the Institutions and the Name of the Public Entity must be stated in the Subject Line of the Email
Nominations are to reach the office of the Acting Director-General of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture by 29 March 2025.
Nominations are to be submitted by e-mail as follows:
- Iziko Museums of South Africa: IzikoMuseums@Dsac.gov.za
- Ditsong Museums of South Africa: DitsongMuseums@Dsac.gov.za
Telephonic enquiries: Ms. Thembeka Mpanza on 066 380 7396
Telephonic enquiries: Mr. Hanyani Shibambo on 066 139 3540
