By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
26 January 2025- The Northern Cape MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Mangaliso Matika, invites nominations for a suitable candidate to represent the Northern Cape to serve on the National Arts Council Board. Matika said in terms of Section 4(1) of the NAC Act (Act 56 of 1997) read with Section 21(a) of the Cultural Laws Amendment Act (Act 36 of 2001) , it specifies that the Council of the NAC shall consist of nine provincial representatives who shall within the province in question by public and transparent process, which shall be determined and overseen by the responsible member.
He further said the nominee should possess special knowledge and experience in the field of Arts, Management, Finance, Human Resource, Legal, Marketing and Liaising, Fundraising and willingness to render community services.
Matika added that the remuneration of the appointed Council Member will be in line with the rates prescribed by the National Treasury.
“All nominations must be in writing with the following information, a nomination letter containing full names and contact details of the nominee, signed letter of acceptance (of nomination) by the nominee, and a recently updated Curriculum Vitae of the nominees, including 3 contactable references.
“This includes certified copies of the nominees’ identity document as well as educational qualifications. No nomination will be considered unless all of the above documents are included. Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates,” he said.
Meanwhile, nominations should be submitted to the Office of the MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture by 7 February 2025.
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