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Call for Nominations to serve on the SALB Board 2022

NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES TO SERVE ON THE COUNCIL OF THE SOUTH

AFRICAN LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND

The South African Library for the Blind (SALB) is a Schedule 3A public entity and established in

terms of the South African Library for the Blind Act (Act 91 of 1998) to provide national library

and information service to the blind and print-handicapped readers in South Africa. The Minister

of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Nathi Mthethwa hereby calls for nominations for suitable

candidates to serve as Board Members of the South African Library for the Blind in accordance

to Section 6(1) of SALB Act.

Nominated candidates should possess a broad understanding and experience in strategic;

managerial; financial expertise; legal; marketing and liaison; education and research; corporate

governance, as well as special skills or experience in matters affecting the blind and printhandicapped readers and willingness to render community service. The remuneration of the

appointed nominees is in line with the remuneration scheme of the National Treasury guidelines.

Anyone wishing to nominate persons to serve as members of Council of the aforementioned

Institution should submit the following:

a) A letter containing full names, address and telephone numbers of the nominee, giving

reasons for nomination;

b) Recently updated Curriculum Vitae of the nominee, including three contactable

references;

c) A brief statement signed by the nominee accepting the nomination and explaining his/her

suitability for appointment.

d) 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 3 months from

the closing date, consider your nomination unsuccessful. Suitability and background checks will

be conducted prior to the appointment of recommended candidates.

Nominations are to reach the Director-General of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture by

25 June 2022.

Nominations are to be submitted by e-mail to [email protected]

Telephonic enquiries: Ms Lydia Maphoroma 066 139 3441

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