Nominations/Applications: SAHRC Commissioner (one vacancy)

The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development calls 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). Applications will also be accepted.

Applications/ and nominations should be emailed to [email protected] by no later than Friday, 11 October 2024 at 16h00. 

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.

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.

All the nominations/applications received will be published to allow members of the public to comment on the suitability of candidates. The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening process.

Enquiries should be addressed to Mr Ramaano on 083 709 8427 and [email protected].  

The advert can be viewed on the Parliamentary website on https://tinyurl.com/4z7x7pt7
 
ISSUED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON JUSTICE AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES, MR XOLA NQOLA.