Nomination for commissioners to the commission for gender equality
The Ad Hoc Committee on the filling of vacancies in the Commission for Gender Equality, as mandated by the Commission for Gender Equality Act, 2013, invites members of the public and organisations to nominate suitable candidates for appointment to serve in the Commission for Gender Equality as Commissioners. Applications will also be accepted.
A list of applications/nominations received will be published on Parliament’s website to allow members of the public to comment on the suitability of candidates.
In terms of section 187 of the Constitution, the commission is mandated to promote respect for gender equality and protection, while working to develop and attain gender equality. It has powers and functions, as regulated by national legislation, to monitor, investigate, research, educate, lobby, advise and report on issues concerning gender equality.
The President will, on the recommendation of Parliament, appoint a member to the commission for a term of office not exceeding five years. Members of the commission may be appointed on a full- or part-time basis. Any person, whose term of office as a member of the Commission has expired, may be reappointed for one additional term.
Candidates must be South African citizens who are fit and proper persons for appointment to the commission and are broadly representative of the South African community. They must also have a record of commitment to the promotion of gender equality and have applicable knowledge of and experience in matters connected with the objects of the commission.
Nominations must contain the full name, address/email address and contact details of the person or organisation making the nomination, a signed acceptance of the nomination by the nominee and a curriculum vitae (CV) providing the applicant/nominee’s:
- Full name, ID number and gender
- Contact details including physical address, telephone/cell phone number and email address
- Relevant previous work experience (including relevant dates and organisations concerned, and
- Academic qualifications.
Nominations must reach Miss Neliswa Nobatana, Committee Secretary, 3rd Floor, 90 Plein Street, Cape Town, 8000 or P.O. Box 15, Cape Town 8001 by no later than 10 December 2018.
Enquiries:
Neliswa Nobatana
Tel: 021 403 3840
Cell: 083 709 8472
E-mail: nnobatana@parliament.gov.za
Fax: 086 660 7716
