Re-Opening of Nominations for Candidates to serve on the Council of Robben Island Museum (RIM)
In terms of the Cultural Institutions Act, 1998 (Act No. 119 of 1998), the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr. Gayton McKenzie, hereby re-opens the call for nominations of members of the heritage fraternity and the general public to nominate suitable persons to serve as members of the Council of the Robben Island Museum (RIM).
Nominated candidates should possess a broad understanding and experience in the field of heritage, tourism, managerial; finance; legal; marketing and liaison; education; 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.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture encourages nominations from women, youth, and persons with disabilities in line with the government's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.
Important Note: Individuals who have already been nominated during the previous call must not resubmit their nominations. All previously submitted nominations remain valid and will be considered.
Anyone wishing to nominate persons to serve as members of Council of the Robben Island Museum 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 of the above 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.
Closing Date: 13 May 2025
Nominations must be submitted by email to: Council.RIM@dsac.gov.za
Enquiries:
Mr. Hanyani Shibambo
(M) 066 139 3540 / (T) 012 441 3390
