Call for nominations: Business and Arts SA board of directors

The current board comprises 12 non-executive directors and one executive director, all of whom contribute to the overall success, governance and compliance of the organisation. Nominations should include the name of the proposer, a letter of motivation and a detailed CV of the proposed candidate. In order to open the space to a diversity of voices and perspectives, young people are encouraged to apply.

The documentation must be submitted to Rochelle Singh via email at rochelle@basa.co.za before 19 August.

The successful candidate would be required to be strategically engaged but not operationally active. In 2017, the board appointed a governance committee to assist with this process.

The duties of the governance committee include, but are not limited to:

• Receive nominations for potential board appointment.
• Identify potential candidates based on the balance and representation of the board.
• Evaluate candidates based on background information, declaration of interests and CV.
• Shortlisting candidates.
• Preparation of a recommended list of nominees for election at the annual general meeting.

The current governance committee members are Dr Yacoob Abba Omar, Charmaine Soobramoney, Zingisa Motloba and Ashraf Johaardien.

Eligibility

Nominees should meet the following qualification criteria:

• Preference will be given to paid-up BASA members who have been active for 12 months.
• The nominee should preferably have at least five years of cumulative experience as a director of one or more of the following entities:
  • A listed company.
  • An unlisted company.
  • A public sector body (whether incorporated or created by statute), or be
  • A director, or equivalent, of a not-for-profit (NPO) organisation of substance, or
  • An arts or arts-affiliated organisation or body, or be
  • An individual with proven business experience.

The nominee should preferably have the expertise to add value on one or more of the following board subcommittees:

• Risk and audit committee.
• Human resources committee.
• Governance committee.

“One of the key objectives of this nomination process is to create a board that consists of expert members who contribute actively to its functioning,” BASA said. “Areas of address that directors are required to support include fundraising, marketing, policy and governance, and financial support.”

View the original call here.