Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) Vacancies

The Pan South Africa Language Board (PanSALB) (“The Board”) was established in terms of the Pan South African Language Board Act, 1995 (Act No. 59 of 1995), (“The Act”), to monitor and evaluate the implementation of multilingualism and promote and develop previously marginalised languages.

On behalf of the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture and the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, the Ad-hoc Committee appointed in terms of section 5(3)(a) of the Act hereby calls on members of the language fraternity and the general public to nominate eligible persons to serve as members of the PanSALB Board for a term of five years.

Nominees should be South African citizens, have a broad understanding and experience in the field of language, be broadly representative of the diversity of the users of official languages (including Sign Language), and have linguistic knowledge. Nominations of persons with legal expertise, expertise in financial management, fundraising expertise, corporate governance, or in any other field that will allow the Board to fulfil its obligations are also encouraged.

Youth and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Anyone wishing to nominate persons to serve on the Board should submit the following documents to the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture
(contact details below):

• A duly completed nomination form in the attached link (https://shorturl.at/ajxAL ) that can also be downloaded in the website of the PanSALB -https//www.pansalb.org; Department of Sport, Arts and Culture https://www.dsac.gov.za / and Parliament - https://www.parliament.gov.za
• A recently updated Curriculum Vitae of the nominee, certified copies of qualifications including the names and contact details of three referees; and
• A brief statement, signed by the nominee, explaining his/her suitability for appointment.

No nomination will be considered unless all the above are included.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Nominations should be submitted to the Ad-hoc Committee: PanSALB

Nominations, Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, by no later than Sunday, 31 December 2023.

Nominations are to be submitted via email to [email protected]

Enquiries can be directed to Mr S Tsanyane on tel (012) 441 3492 or cell 066 301 4649.