Re-opening: nomination of candidates to serve on the council of the National Heritage Council

Re-opening: nomination of candidates to serve on the council of the National Heritage Council

In terms of the National Heritage Council Act, 1999 (Act No. 11 of 1999), the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr G. McKenzie hereby invites members of the heritage fraternity and the general public to nominate persons to serve as members of Council of the National Heritage Council (NHC).

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 and 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 National Heritage Council Act.

Anyone wishing to nominate persons to serve as members of NHC Council of the should submit the following:

1. A letter containing full names, address, and telephone numbers of the nominee, giving reasons for nomination.
2. Recently updated Curriculum Vitae of the nominee, including three contactable references.
3. A brief statement signed by the nominee accepting the nomination and explaining his/her suitability for appointment.
4. Certified copies of qualifications and ID document.

No nomination will be considered unless all of the above are included. Should you not be contacted within three (3) months from the closing date, consider your nomination unsuccessful.

The shortlisted candidate may be subjected to background checks prior to appointment and correspondence will only be limited to the shortlisted candidates.

Nominations should reach the office of the Acting Director-General of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture by 15 OCTOBER 2024. Nominations are to be submitted via email to CouncilNHC@dsac.gov.za. Telephone enquiries: Mr B Dlamini on 012 441 3265.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A RE-OPENING OF THE NOMINATION PROCESS AND THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY NOMINATED NEED NOT RESUBMIT AS THEIR NOMINATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.