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I, Dion Travers George, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, hereby invite members of the public to nominate suitable persons to be considered for appointment to the Board of the South African National Parks in terms of section 59 of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003).

A written nomination of a suitable person must include a curriculum vitae of the nominee, which sets out the following:

• personal details of the nominee;
• particulars of the nominee’s qualifications and areas of expertise;
• postal and residential address and contact number(s) of the nominee;
• copies of all academic qualifications and other relevant documentation;
• current and previous service on boards; and 
• names and contact details of at least two referees.

The members of the board shall be appointed on the grounds of their knowledge and experience, which, when considered collectively, shall enable the Board to attain the objectives of South African National Parks. Nominated candidates must have suitable experience or expertise in any of the following fields: biodiversity management, conservation, protected areas management, tourism development, stakeholder management, corporate governance; strategic leadership and management, community development, marketing, legal and regulatory compliance; audit and risk; financial management (chartered accountant), information and communication technology, and human resource management.

The members of the board will be appointed in their personal capacities and must broadly represent South African society. Members will serve for a period of three years, effective from 1 October 2025 until 30 September 2028.

Confirmation of the availability of the nominee is also required. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointments will enhance representativity.

The closing date is 13 May 2025.

SANParks 2025 Board Nomination Form