The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, invites members of the film and video industry, stakeholders and members of the public to nominate suitably qualified persons for appointment to the Council of the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) in terms of the National Film and Video Foundation Act, 1997 (Act No. 73 of 1997). The Council will be appointed for a period of three (3) years.
The National Film and Video Foundation is a public entity established to promote the development of the South African film and video industry and to provide strategic leadership, governance and oversight to the Foundation.
Nominated candidates should possess knowledge, skills and experience in one or more of the following fields:
Film and video production;
Broadcasting and digital media;
Arts, culture and creative industries;
Corporate governance;
Finance and accounting;
Legal and regulatory matters;
Human resource management;
Marketing and communications;
Enterprise development;
Fundraising;
Education and training; and
Research, policy development and public administration.
The Minister will give due consideration to the principles of representivity, diversity and the skills requirements of the Council.
Requirements for Nominations
Persons wishing to nominate candidates must submit the following:
A nomination letter containing the full names, address, telephone number and email address of the nominee, together with reasons for the nomination;
A recently updated curriculum vitae of the nominee;
Certified copies of the nominee's identity document and academic qualifications;
A signed letter from the nominee accepting the nomination and indicating willingness to serve on the Council if appointed; and
Three contactable references.
No nomination will be considered unless all of the above requirements are submitted.
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is committed to the achievement of equity, representivity and diversity in public institutions. Women, youth and persons with disabilities are particularly encouraged to accept nomination for appointment to the Council of the National Film and Video Foundation.
In considering appointments, due regard will be given to the need for representivity in terms of race, gender, age, disability and geographic spread.
Members appointed to the Council of the National Film and Video Foundation will be remunerated in accordance with the applicable National Treasury guidelines and determinations governing the remuneration of members of public entity boards and councils.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Nominations must reach the Director-General of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture on or before 25 October 2026
Submission Details
Email: NfvfNominations@dsac.gov.za
Enquiries:
Mr Hanyani Shibambo
Deputy Director: Entity Oversight and Interface
Tel: 012 441 3390 / 066 139 3540
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