Invitation of nominations for appointments as non-executive members of the board of the ZA domain name authority
Mr. Mondli Gungubele, MP, the Minister of Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, invites the public to nominate suitable persons to be considered for appointment as non-executive members of the Board of .zadna in terms of section 62 (2)(b) of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, 2002 (Act No. 25 of 2002) (“ECTA”).
To fulfil the objectives of the .zadna, there is a need to obtain a mixed set of competencies, experiences, and skills to strengthen and further enhance the delivery of the overall functions of the Board.
The applicants must be people with a high degree of integrity, honesty, transparency, ethical leadership, professional competence, and due care, confidentiality, accountability and must understand the public sector governance and legislative requirements.
Written nominations must contain the following:
In respect of the nominator; a signed nomination letter (standard letter) bearing the full name, identity number, physical and postal address, telephone number and e-mail address of the nominator.
In respect of the nominee; a signed letter (standard letter) of acceptance of the nomination must be accompanied by:
A comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV); certified proof of academic qualifications including a copy of a matric certificate; and identity document (ID). The CV must have the following information: physical and postal addresses; telephone and facsimile number and e-mail address. An indication of Board and Board Committees participation is required where applicable.
Candidates representing the following sectors of stakeholders will be considered:
- The existing Domain Name community;
- Academic and Legal sectors;
- Science, Technology and Engineering sectors;
- Labour and Human Capital;
- Business and Private sector;
- Culture and Language;
- Public sector leadership and experience in relevant legislation; and
- the internet user community.
The following skills and experience will be considered to ensure appointment of a balanced Board with a mix of skills to provide proper governance for the successful implementation of the .zadna’s mandate:
Finance, Accounting and Auditing; Human Resource Management; Legal with corporate and contract law; Information and Communications Technology (ICT); Corporate Governance and Risk Management; and Any other skills relevant to the business of .zadna.
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years Board experience and at least 8 years’ experience at an Executive or Senior Management role in the ICT sector.
Applicants must have a degree, a post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage. Successful candidates must submit themselves to verification of qualifications and security clearance.
Disclosure of current and/or potential conflict of interests, including contracts, shareholding, and employment in relation to zadna and ZA Central Registry NPC, in compliance with the requirements of section 50 (3) of the Public Finance Management Act and section 75 of Companies Act.
A letter that expresses reasons for their interest in serving on either Board and explaining whether or not they were ever disqualified to serve as a director or declared a delinquent Director and any information that may assist the Minister in considering their application.
An Independent Selection Panel will conduct the selection process and make appointment recommendations to the Minister in terms of the ECTA.
NB: Nominations will not be considered unless all the requirements set out above are met. Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
Written Nominations must be addressed to:
The Director-General, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
For attention:
Ms Precious Tsolo, The Director, SOE Governance and Support,
First Floor, Block B, iParioli Office Park, 1166 Park Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Private Bag X860, Pretoria, 0001
E-mail: nedappointmentzadna@dcdt.gov.za
Closing date for nominations: Sunday, 31 December 2023
