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APPLICATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT PANEL OF THE NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL (NAC)

National Arts Council of South AfricaRef: https://www.nac.org.za/applications-for-the-appointment-of-an-independent-panel-of-the-national-arts-council-nac/

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Source domain: nac.org.za

Collected on 28 July 2026

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What this means

The document is a recruitment advertisement inviting applications for appointment of an independent panel to support the National Arts Council (NAC) recruitment process, in terms of section 4(3)(c) of the National Arts Council Act, 1997 (Act No. 56 of 1997), as amended. The independent panel will shortlist, interview, and recommend candidates to the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture for appointment to the NAC, and must maintain strict confidentiality. Applicants must have relevant expertise (arts and culture, governance, HR, law, finance/auditing, public administration, risk management, etc.), senior management/governance experience, strong corporate governance knowledge, and no conflict of interest. Applications must be submitted to the Director-General of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture by 04 August 2026 at 12:00 pm (midday) via Independent.Panel@dsac.gov.za, including a CV with three references and certified copies of an identity document and educational qualifications.

Facts

Reference

https://www.nac.org.za/applications-for-the-appointment-of-an-independent-panel-of-the-national-arts-council-nac/

Key Takeaways

  • Independent Panel recruitment for National Arts Council (NAC)
  • Invited by: Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture (Mr Gayton McKenzie)
  • Legal basis: section 4(3)(c) of the National Arts Council Act, 1997 (Act No. 56 of 1997), as amended
  • Panel responsibilities: assess nominations, develop assessment criteria, shortlist, interview, recommend candidates to the Minister
  • Confidentiality required throughout recruitment and selection
  • Required applicant expertise: arts and culture; corporate governance; HR; law; finance and auditing; public administration; risk management; other relevant fields
  • Required applicant attributes: senior management/governance experience, good corporate governance principles, public sector legislative/governance understanding, independence/fairness/integrity/impartiality, interviewing and assessment/decision-making skills, no actual/perceived conflict of interest
  • Application requirements: recently updated CV with three (3) contactable references; certified copies of identity document and educational qualifications
  • Non-compliance: failure to submit requested documents means application not considered
  • Deadline: 04 August 2026 at 12:00 pm (midday)
  • Submission: email to Independent.Panel@dsac.gov.za
  • Enquiries: Mr B Dlamini; 066 139 3571
  • Exclusion: applicants nominated for appointment to the NAC Council in the recent published advertisement will not be considered
  • Outcome notice: if not contacted within 3 months of closing date, application unsuccessful
  • National Arts Council (NAC)
  • Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture
  • Mr Gayton McKenzie
  • Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
  • Director-General of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
  • Mr B Dlamini
  • Independent Panel (for NAC recruitment)

Dates

Closing Date

4 August 2026 (1d left)