Parliament, Friday, 13 September 2024 – The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development is calling for nominations from individuals, organisations, institutions, and civil society for one suitable person to be recommended for appointment to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC).
Committee Chairperson, Mr Xola Nqola, said applications from individuals will also be accepted. A list of applications/nominations received will be published on the parliamentary website to allow members of the public to comment on the suitability of candidates.
The objectives of the SAHRC are to promote respect for human rights and a culture of human rights, to promote the protection, development, and attainment of human rights, and to monitor and assess the observance of human rights in the Republic. The Commission's seat is in Gauteng.
The nominee/applicant must:
- Be a South African citizen and fit and proper person to hold office of the Commission, as contemplated in section 193(1) of the Constitution;
- Have a record of commitment to the promotion of respect for human rights and a culture of human rights;
- Be a person with applicable knowledge or experience with regard to matters connected with the objects of the Commission; and
- Comply with any other requirements prescribed by national legislation, in particular section 5 (b) of the South African Human Rights Commission Act, 2013.
Applications and nominations should be accompanied by the full name, address/email address and contact details of the person or organisation making the nomination and the nominee's signed acceptance. For both nominations and applications, the accompanying Curriculum Vitae (CV) should provide the nominee or applicants:
- Full name, ID number and gender;
- Contact details including physical address, telephone/cell number and email address;
- Relevant previous experience (including relevant dates and organisations concerned); and
- Academic qualifications.
Mr Nqola said all candidates will be subjected to suitability screening and verification of qualifications. Applications and nominations must reach Mr Vhonani Ramaano, Committee Secretary, by no later than 11 October 2024 at 16h00. Applications/ and nominations should be emailed to Sahrc@parliament.gov.za. Enquiries: Mr V Ramaano: 083 709 8427 or Sahrc@parliament.gov.za. The advert can be viewed on the Parliamentary website on https://tinyurl.com/4z7x7pt7
ISSUED BY THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMUNICATION SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, MR XOLA NQOLA.
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