The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has encouraged the public to nominate women, youth, and persons with disabilities to serve as members of the Council of the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA), in line with government's commitment to promote diversity and inclusion.
In a statement on Thursday, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, reopened the call for nominations to the general public to nominate suitable persons to serve SAHRA from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028.
“Nominated candidates should possess broad knowledge and skills on the Council, inter alia, in the fields of archaeology, architecture, amasiko, law paleontology, shipwrecks, social history, victims of conflict and urban planning, managerial and financial expertise, legal knowledge and knowledge of marketing and liaison, fundraising, education and cultural/social research, as well as a willingness to render community service.
“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,” the department said.
Anyone wishing to nominate persons to serve as members of Council of the South African Heritage Resources Agency 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 months from the closing date, consider your nomination unsuccessful. Suitability and background checks will be conducted prior to the appointment of recommended candidates,” the department said.
The closing date for nominations is 26 June 2025.
Nominations must be submitted by email to SAHRA.Nominations@dsac.gov.za. -SAnews.gov.za
