The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF), an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, is seeking individuals to serve on the Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP) Advisory Panel in accordance with the NFVF Act, 73 of 1997
The Advisory Panel members will fulfil the statutory role of advising and recommending projects for the PESP grant based on the merits of the applications received. The Advisory Panel members will advise on any matters relating to the three funding streams:
Stream 1: Production
Stream 2: Skills Development
Stream 3: Marketing and Distribution
Members can be nominated by any member of the public and individuals are also encouraged to nominate themselves. Nominees who will enhance the diversity of the advisory panel are particularly encouraged to apply.
Advisory panels shall consist of individuals who have achieved distinction or have special knowledge and experience in the fields of Production, Skills Development and Marketing and Distribution, particularly in the film industry.
Applicants who have been appointed more than once are welcome to apply. However, preference will be given to applicants who have been appointed only once before or new applicants.
CRITERIA FOR NOMINATIONS:
Persons eligible for nomination must be competent, suitably qualified and have proven experience in the listed fields within the South African Film, Television, Audio-Visual, and/or Digital Media spheres.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Stream 1 - Production
Panel members must have:
A solid understanding of the Production & Development phases of the Film & Television Audio-Visual sector
Proven track record of experience in the Film & Television Audio-Visual sector and/or broadcast technology
Understanding of film and audio-visual financing
Understanding of film and audio-visual distribution
Understanding of the grant allocation process is advantageous
Applicants must be available during the following dates:
Induction, Praxis and Ethics Training: 19 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026 (Virtual/Online)
Functional Evaluation of Projects: 02 Feb 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 (Virtual/Online)
Stream 1 Advisory Panel Meetings: 30 March 2026 - 10 April 2026 (Virtual/Online)
Stream 2 - Skills Development
Panel members must have:
A solid understanding of the Skills Development requirements of the Film & Television Audio-Visual sector
Proven track record in Education and Skills Development (Training) in the Film & Television Audio-Visual sector and/or related sectors
Understanding of financing for skills development programmes in the Film & Television Audio-Visual sector
Understanding of the grant allocation process is advantageous
Full and partial training service provider accreditations will be advantageous
Applicants must be available during the following dates:
Induction, Praxis and Ethics Training: 19 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026 (Virtual/Online)
Functional Evaluation of Projects: 02 Feb 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 (Virtual/Online)
Stream 2 Advisory Panel Meetings: 13 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 (Virtual/Online)
Stream 3 - Marketing and Distribution
Panel members must have:
A solid understanding of the Marketing & Distribution phases of the Film & Television Audio-Visual sector, insofar as they pertain to Public Screenings, Film Festivals and Markets
Proven track record of experience in the Film & Television Audio-Visual sector and/or broadcast technology
Understanding of public screening, film festival, and market financing
Understanding of the Film & Television Audio-Visual sector distribution
Understanding of the grant allocation process is advantageous
Applicants must be available during the following dates:
Induction, Praxis and Ethics Training: 19 Jan 2026 - 23 Jan 2026 (Virtual/Online)
Functional Evaluation of Projects: 02 Feb 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 (Virtual/Online)
Stream 3 Advisory Panel Meetings: 22 April 2026 - 30 April 2026 (Virtual/Online)
The advisory panel meetings to moderate scores are compulsory for all three streams and should be attended by all the panellists selected., Therefore, it is important that applicants evaluate their diaries and only apply to be a panellist if they will be able to attend meetings during the specified dates mentioned above.
Panellists should also have the necessary IT infrastructure to support the review of applications, as failure to have this impacts the timelines of the project.
Candidates should meet all deadlines set.
SELECTION OR APPOINTMENT OF ADVISORY PANELS:
Letters of nomination should clearly describe the candidate's specific expertise and qualifications related to the criteria above.
Nomination material must include a letter from the nominee indicating a willingness to serve, a brief statement of the nominee's qualifications, a bio, and a full Curriculum Vitae.
NOMINATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED BY E-MAIL TO PESP@NFVF.CO.ZA, NOT APPLICATIONS@NFVF.CO.ZA
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
NB!! Please note that late nominations will not be considered and no exceptions will be made.
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