The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, invites suitably qualified persons to apply for consideration for appointment to the Independent Panel contemplated in section 6(2)(c) of the National Film and Video Foundation Act, 1997 (Act No. 73 of 1997). The Independent Panel will assist the Minister in the process of appointing a new Council for the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF).
The National Film and Video Foundation is a public entity established to promote and develop the South African film and video industry.
The Independent Panel will be responsible for:
- Conducting interviews with candidates;
- Assessing the suitability of candidates against the requirements of the National Film and Video Foundation Act;
- Shortlisting candidates nominated for appointment to the NFVF Council; and
- Recommending suitable candidates to the Minister for consideration and appointment to the NFVF Council.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons with recognised knowledge, expertise and experience in one or more of the following fields:
- Film and video industry;
- Corporate governance;
- Law;
- Finance and auditing;
- Human resource management;
- Public administration;
- Arts and culture;
- Academia and research;
- Business leadership; and
- Transformation and sector development.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- High levels of integrity and independence;
- Knowledge and understanding of governance principles;
- Experience serving on boards, councils, panels or similar governance structures;
- The ability to assess candidates fairly, objectively and impartially; and
- Availability to participate in the shortlisting and interview process.
Members of the Independent Panel who are not employed in the public service will be remunerated in accordance with the rates prescribed by National Treasury for non-official members serving on committees of inquiry and similar governance structures.
Applicants must submit:
- A comprehensive curriculum vitae;
- Certified copies of qualifications;
- A certified copy of a South African identity document or valid passport;
- A motivation letter outlining their suitability for appointment to the Independent Panel;
- A declaration of any actual or potential conflict of interest; and
- Contact details of at least three contactable references.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Applications must reach the Director-General of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture on or before 25 October 2026.
Applications must be emailed to: panel.nfvf@dsac.gov.za
ENQUIRIES
Mr Hanyani Shibambo
Deputy Director: Entity Oversight and Interface
Tel: 012 441 3390 / 066 139 3540
No late applications will be considered.