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Board Members for the South African Institute for Drug-free Sport

Appointment of Board Members for the South African Institute for Drug-free Sport (SAIDS)

(Ref. 01/08/2012)

The Minister of Sport and Recreation SA calls for nominations for 10 independent, suitably qualified persons with knowledge of anti-doping in sport to serve on the Board of the South African Institute for Drug-free Sport (SAIDS).

Term of office and remuneration: The term of office for the Board is five years. Remuneration will be in accordance with National Treasury guidelines for public entities.

Requirements: Nominees should be in possession of relevant degrees or equivalent qualifications and more than 15 years’ professional experience in any of the following fields: Law; Sports Medicine; Sports Management; or Law Enforcement.

Competencies: SAIDS Board members should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Corporate Governance and familiarity with King III and the Public Finance Management Act • An understanding of policy implementation • Familiarity with anti-doping issues and trends • Strong ethical values and principles • Professional respect and recognition by peers in their occupational field.

Please forward your nomination, accompanied by a letter of motivation as well as the CV of the nominee, quoting the relevant reference number, to Ms Hajira Skaal, Scientific Support Services Directorate, Sport and Recreation South Africa, Private Bag X896, Pretoria 0001 or hand deliver at 66 Regent Place, cnr Queen and Madiba Streets, Pretoria.

Further information can be obtained from Mr Khalid Galant, the Chief Executive Officer, SA Institute for Drug-free Sport, at (021) 761-8034/ 8148 or e-mail: Khalid@drugfreesport.org.za

Closing date: 23 October 2012 at 16:00.

No late or faxed nominations will be accepted.

If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please accept that your nomination has been unsuccessful.