ATC130301: Report of the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology on the consideration of a shortlist of candidates for appointment to the Board of the South African National Space Agency, dated 27 February 2013:

Report of the Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology on the consideration of a shortlist of candidates for appointment to the Board of the South African National Space Agency, dated 27 February 2013:

The Portfolio Committee on Science and Technology, having considered the shortlist of candidates for appointment to the South African National Space Agency Board in terms of section 7(1)(c) of the South African National Space Agency Act (Act No 36 of 2008), referred to it on 11 December 2012, reports as follows:

The Committee held meetings on 20 and 27 February 2013 on the above subject. The Committee noted that there were five vacancies on the Board. The Department received 45 nominations. The expert panel appointed by the Minister to compile a shortlist from the public nominations recommended 13 candidates.

The Committee was satisfied with the qualifications of the shortlisted candidates.

The Committee, therefore, recommends that the House approve the following shortlist:

Mrs Esther Khambule

Ms Evodia Malefane

Mrs Ntombokuqala Nokulunga Mnqeta

Ms Mokoka Mathukana

Mr Marius Rezelman

Ms Kenosi Selane

Prof ADM Walker

Mr Linden Petzer

Dr Daphney Mayindi

Dr Jonas Mphepya

Mr Ashley Naidoo

Mr Mbangiseni Nepfumbada

Ms Carey Rajah

The Committee further notes that:

1. Within the science and technology portfolio there are considerable differences in the legislation governing the appointment of members to Boards.
2. There are differences across portfolios in respect of appointments of personnel to statutory bodies.

The Committee recommends that:

1. The Minister considers reviewing legislation with the purpose of bringing in line legislation, which has bearing on the appointment of members to Boards so that there is a uniform approach with regard to the appointment processes.

2. As the oversight authority, Parliament should consider facilitating discussion, research and review around the standardisation of legislation that deal with procedures for appointing Boards.

Report to be considered.