PRESENTATION OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL SPACE AGENCY BOARD CANDIDATES TO PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE (PC) VENUE: V475 TIME: 10:00-13:00 DATE: 21 OCTOBER 2009

PURPOSE OF THE PRESENTATION To brief the PC on legislation and short- listing process

OUTLINE Mandate of the South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Functions of the Board Composition of the Board Appointment of Board members-Process Advisory panel & Advert Short-listing process Criteria/categories for short-listing Summary of short-listed candidates Recommendation to the Minister Conclusion

Mandate of the SANSA To promote the peaceful use of space Support the creation of an environment conducive to industrial development in space technology Foster research in space science, communications, navigation and space physics

Mandate of the SANSA (cont..) Advance scientific, engineering and technological competencies Foster international co-operation in space- related activities

Functions of the Board Oversee the functions of the Agency; Monitor research priorities and programmes of the Agency; Give effect to the strategy of the Agency, in the performance of its functions; and Notify the Minister immediately of any matter that may prevent or materially affect the achievement of the objects (mandate) of the Agency

Composition of the Board The Agency (SANSA) act through its Board The Board must consist of: A chairperson appointed by the Minister Not less than 10 and not more than 15 members; and The chief executive officer, as an ex officio member

Appointment of the Board members- Process The appointment process of the SANSA Board is outlined in section 7 of the Act The Act requires that the Minister: publish a notice in the Gazette and two national newspapers appoint a panel of experts to compile a shortlist submit a shortlist and curriculum vitae of shortlisted candidates to National Assembly for approval

Appointment of the Board members- Process (cont…) A shortlist must not consist of more than 30 nominees The National Assembly should submit an approved short-list from which the Minister should select the candidates to appoint to the SANSA Board

Advisory Panel & Advert A notice (advert) was published in the government gazette, Sowetan, Mail & Guardian, City Press and Sunday Times The 6 candidates were appointed by the Minister as advisory panel members based on their expertise (space science and technology)

Advisory Panel & Advert (cont…) NameInstitution & Designation General Piet ThirionDepartment of Defence Mr Linden PetzerDepartment of Communications: Chief Director -Radio & Satellite Communication Mr Willie van BiljonAdvanced Technologies & Engineering Co. (Pty) ltd- Chief Executive Officer Mr Allan HollowayAnsys Integrated Systems: Managing Director Dr Boni MehlomakuluDepartment of Science and Technology: GE: Research, Development & Innovation Dr Phil MjwaraDirector-General: Department of Science and Technology (Chairperson)

Shortlisting process The Department of Science & Technology received 94 nominations/applications from public and national departments Section 7 (3) of the Act provides that the Board must consist of persons who : are South African citizens or have permanent residence in the Republic

Shortlisting process (cont…) have distinguished themselves in the field of space science and technology sector or possess relevant qualifications, experience or skills in relation to some aspects of the function of the Agency are representative of the various sectors in the field of space science and technology have legal qualification have financial expertise

Shortlisting process (cont…) In view of section 7 (3) of the Act, the advisory agreed on the selection criteria In addition to the criteria the advisory panel also considered Gender & Race of the nominees to ensure a balance in the demographic representation of the country

Criteria/categories for shortlisting Application of Space Science and Technology Technical Legal or Law Business and Finance Governance and Human Resource

Summary of shortlisted candidates CategoryGenderRace FemaleMaleAfricanIndianColouredWhite Application 3223 Technical Business & Finance 2121 Governance & HR 347 Legal or Law Total

Recommendation to the Minister The advisory panel recommended 25 candidates who are eligible for appointment to the Minister The security screening was conducted on the shortlisted candidates to ensure compliance with section 8 (1) of the Act The remaining pool of curriculum vitae did not meet the criteria for shortlisting The shortlist and curriculum vitae of shortlisted candidates were submitted to the National Assembly by the Minister

Conclusion Department of Science and Technology complied with the requirements of the Act for appointing the Space Agency Board The process was transparent and fair. All the received curriculum vitae were submitted to the advisory panel The panel of experts was appointed by the Minister in line with section 7 (1) (b) of the Act The notice was published in the gazette & two national newspapers in line with section 7 (1) (a) of the Act

conclusion (cont…) A shortlist of not more than 30 was compiled by the panel of experts in line with section 7 (1) (b) of the Act Candidates were shortlisted in line with section 7 (3) of the Act Security screening was concluded on shortlisted candidates to ensure compliance with section 8 (1) of the Act The shortlist and curriculum vitae were submitted to National Assembly in line with section 7 (1) (c) of the Act

Conclusion (cont…) It is therefore recommended that the Portfolio Committee on Science & Technology consider and approves the shortlist presented by the Department of Science & Technology

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