WESTERN CAPE GAMBLING AND RACING BOARD APPLICATION PROCESS
Learn about the requirements and disqualifications for appointment to the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, as governed by the WCGR Act of 1996. The composition, eligibility criteria, and application process are detailed, emphasizing the need for public participation and gender sensitivity. Discover the strict criteria and procedures involved in selecting members for this important regulatory body.
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WESTERN CAPE GAMBLING AND RACING BOARD APPLICATION PROCESS Presentation to Standing Committee on Finance, Economic Opportunities and Tourism 23 February 2024
Composition of the Board: Requirements in terms of the WCGR Act and Regulations [1] The process for the appointment of Board members to the WCGRB is governed by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Act of 1996 as amended and its accompanying regulations Section 3 - of the WCGRA - Composition of Board The Board consist of 7 members appointed on a part-time basis by the Executive Council in accordance with the prescribed procedure, which shall provide for public participation in the nomination of candidates for appointment; provided that the standing committee of the Provincial Legislature responsible for this Act shall evaluate all candidates as to their suitability for appointment. 1) The members of the Board shall be eligible persons who have appropriate knowledge or experience; provided that appointments to the Board shall be made with gender sensitivity. Section 4 - Eligibility for appointment as member or employee of Board In order to be eligible for appointment as member or an employee of the Board a person shall: a) Be a natural person; b) Have attained the age of twenty-five years or, in the case of an employee of the Board, the age of eighteen years; c) Be a citizen of the Republic and ordinarily resident in the Province; d) Be a fit and proper person as contemplated in section 28(a)(i); e) Be of good financial standing; and f) Not be disqualified under section 5 2 Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Application Process
Composition of the Board: Requirements in terms of the WCGR Act and Regulations [2] Section 5 - Disqualification from appointment The following persons shall be disqualified: a) Convicted of an offence in terms of this Act or any similar law; b) Convicted of theft, fraud, forgery, the uttering of a forged document, perjury or any offence under the Corruption Act, 1992; c) Un-rehabilitated insolvent; d) Removed from any office of trust on account of misconduct or dishonesty; e) Any political office bearer; and f) Anyone whether personally or through spouse, family member, partner or associate: i) Direct or indirect financial interest in gambling business or establishment; or ii) Has interest in business or enterprise that may conflict or interfere with the performance of duties as member of the Board. 3 Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Application Process
Procedure for Appointment: Requirements in terms of the Regulations [1] Section 3 - of the Regulations - Nomination of Candidates 1) Designated AO shall by notice publish in each of the official languages of the Province in the Provincial Gazette and in such other printed media as he or she may consider appropriate, invite nominations for candidates for appointment as member of the Board. 2) A nomination containing the names, address, telephone number and curriculum vitae of a nominee shall be submitted in writing to the designated accounting officer within 14 days of the date of publication of the notice. 3) AO shall place at the disposal of each nominee for completion an application form, which shall be returned to the designated accounting officer within 21 days from the date on which it was thus placed at the disposal. 4) Application form needs to be accompanied by, signed declaration stating willingness to disclose full details of personal and financial affairs; statement signed by applicant that they comply with the provisions of section 4 of the Act in order to be eligible for appointment. 5) Failure to submit completed application renders an application invalid. 6) After expiry of application period, the accounting officer shall in each of the official languages of the Province publish in the Provincial Gazette and such other printed media a notice: a) Specifying the name and address of each nominee who has submitted a valid application; b) Providing for a 14-day period calling for comment as to the suitability for appointment of such nominees. 4 Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Application Process
Procedure for Appointment: Requirements in terms of the Regulations [2] Section 4 - of the Regulations - Procedure for appointment 1) The designated AO shall evaluate each application referred to in regulation 3(3) and compile a short list of not less than 15 names or, in respect of any vacancy occurring on the Board, of not less than 3 names, of the most suitable candidates for appointment; provided that the designated accounting officer may request such additional information or documentation regarding an applicant s personal and financial affairs as he may deem necessary to evaluate an application. 2) The short list referred to in sub-regulation (1), as well as a comprehensive list of all applicant together with all available information and documentation regarding their personal and financial affairs and any public comment received in terms of regulation 3(6), shall be submitted for consideration to the Standing Committee of the Provincial Legislature responsible for the Law. 3) The relevant Standing Committee shall, within 7 days from receiving the documentation referred to in sub-regulation (2), submit a final short list of not less than 15 names or, in respect of any vacancy occurring on the Board, of not less than 3 names, together with the comprehensive list of all applicants to the responsible Member for submission for consideration to the Executive Council. 4) The designated AO shall, upon receipt of a resolution of the Executive Council concerning the successful candidates, inform all the applicants of the outcome. 5 Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Application Process
Current Process [1] The call for nominations was placed by Regulation 3(1) in the Provincial Gazette on 28 July 2023; Die Burger and Weekend Argus on 5 August 2023 and in the Vukani dated 10 August 2023. A total of 24 nominations were received. Following Regulation 3(3) application forms were sent to all eligible nominees. 14 application forms were returned. Regulation 6(a) and(b) require the publication of the name and address of each nominee who has submitted a valid application form, providing the public with a 14-day commenting period. This notice calling for public comment was placed on 30 October 2023 and 3 November 2023 in the Provincial Gazette; Die Burger, Weekend Argus and Vukani. No comment was received. A service provider, Mazars, was appointed in December 2023 to conduct priority assessments on the candidates on behalf of the Provincial Treasury. Probity investigations have been undertaken by the external service provider and Provincial Treasury received the probity report on 15 February 2024. 6 Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Application Process
Process followed for the calling of nominees First Advertisement Gazette 23 July 2023, Burger 5 August 2023 and Weekend Argus 10 August 2023 Applications advertised 30 October 2023 and 3 November 2023 14 applications received No objections received 30 days 21 days Probity investigations 4 Jan 2024 to 15 February 2024 24 Nominees received Application form send 5 September 2023 7 Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Application Process
Current Board Members Name Appointment End Date Demographic Profile Profession and Experience B.Proc, LLB, Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice and Forensic Auditing; Director: Legal Services at UCT and Legal Advisor at UKZN Mr Bassuday (Chairperson) 31/3/2024 Indian, Male Board Member of Western Cape Cultural Commission, Bachelor of Administration, Honours: Public Administration, WCGR Board Member Ms Fani (Vice-Chairperson) 26/05/2024 African, Female B. Com, CTA, Computer Auditing; Member (SA Institute of Chartered Accountant), Certified Internal Auditor, Audit Committee member Cape Town City Council, Drakenstein Municipality, Langeberg Municipality Mr Nicholls 04/12/2026 White, Male CA (SA); Chief Director: Local Government Finance; Accountant General: WCPT; CFO DTPW Mr Arendse 31/03/24 Coloured, Male B.Proc, LLB, Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice and Forensic Auditing; Director: Legal Services at UCT and Legal Advisor at UKZN Ms L Venter 31/03/24 White, Female 8 Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Application Process
Current Board Members Demographic Profile Profession and Experience Name Appointment End Date Coloured, Male B. Compt; B.Compt Hons; CA SAICA Self-employed MRB Business Consultants; CFO Stopak; Finance/Commercial/Operations Director - Komicx Products; Commercial Manager - Irvin & Johnson Mr M Burton 31/03/2027 African, Female CA; B.Acc Hons: SAICA; Institute of Directors; MBA KPMG; 27Four Investments; Kwandiso Consulting - CEO and founder Ms Ayanda Mvandaba 31/03/2027 9 Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Application Process
Qualifications of current Board Members: Four members with financial and accounting qualifications (Chartered Accountant, finance experience); Two members with a legal qualification and experience; and One member with public administration experience; The current process aims to fill 4 vacancies. 10 Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Application Process
Shortlisting Criteria Applied WCGRA has no shortlisting criteria. Section 3(2) of the WCGRA provides that the members of the Board shall be eligible persons who have appropriate knowledge or experience; provided that appointment to the Board shall be made with gender sensitivity Kind IV recommends that to remain relevant Boards ought to be diverse particularly with regards to academic qualifications, technical expertise, relevant industry knowledge, experience, nationality, age, race and gender. Fourteen applicants have been forwarded for consideration by the Standing Committee, as the regulations require that for any vacancy occurring on the Board, the Accounting Officer compile a list of not less than three names, of the most suitable candidates for appointment . 11 Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Application Process
Shortlisted Applicants Title, Name, Surname Demographic Profile Work Experience/ Board Experience Qualification Board Experience Mr Terence Arendse Coloured, Male CA (SA) former Chief Director: Local Government Finance; Accountant General: WCPT; CFO DTPW WCGRB - current and previous. James Daniel Albanie Coloured, Male BA (Social Work), Hon in Business Management; Honors in Psychology; M Admin; Manager: Youth Development Unit (current), Intra departmental committee (previous)Service Deliver Manager/Programme Manager in the District Office and Facility Management Unit (previous) Psychometric assessor (previous) Mr Claude Bassuday Indian, Male B.Proc, LLB, LLM, Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice and Forensic Auditing Director: Legal Services at UCT and Legal Advisor at UKZN. WCGRB - current and previous. Current Chairperson of the WCGRB. Non-Executive Director on the Board of Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo since February 2022 Mr Ashley C Seymour Coloured, Male CA(SA); Completed the Banking Board Leadership Development Program at GIBBS, University of Pretoria Audit & Risk Committee Independent Chairperson Drakenstein Municipality, Premier, WCPP and Provincial Treasury and WCGRB None listed Mr David Lakay Coloured, Male B. Com (Accounting); Assoc. General Accountant Self-employed - Accounting, taxation and secretarial services; (2006 - 2009) Sliverstar Casino - Financial/Admin Manager; Registered with SARS as Tax Practitioners WCGRB Member and Chairperson; Member of the Board of the WC Economic Development Partnership (2017 - ); Board member of companies and Board Committees; Business representative on the Finance and Risk Committee CCMA None Listed Mr Jason Jacobs Coloured, Male BCompt (Financial Accounting) Registered tax advisor, Xero Advisor; Audit department supervisor Western Cape Gamblingand Racing BoardApplication Process 12
Shortlisted Applicants Work Experience/ Board Experience Title, Name, Surname Demographic Profile Qualification Board Experience Mr Somarelang Namane Black, Male National Diploma Construction Management & Quantity Surveying ( currently studying); Strategic Brand Marketing Certificate Customer Service (British Gas Residential Campaign); Customer Retentions Unit None Listed Mr Asogen Chetty Indian, Male MBA in Business Administration; MDP Management Diploma; International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Operations Manager; Team Manager - Safety, Occ Hygiene, ISO Systems, Access Control, Contractor Management. None Listed Mr Derick Fredericks Coloured, Male Diploma in Industrial Relations; Certificate in Labour Law Legal Associate in law firm; National Technical Adviser: RSA Typographical Union Advisory Boards, WC Tender Board, SETA Board member Ms Claire Horton White, Female M. Econ; Statistical Research and Design and Analysis; B. Econ Hons; B. Econ Research Specialist : Provincial Budgets (FFC) Deputy Director: WCPT; None Listed Ms Berrinise Lucas Indian, Female Post Graduate Diploma in Governance; Advance Diploma Social Development Community Development Supervisor (WC:DSD); Financial Management None Listed Ms Noloyiso Mayekiso Black, Female Bachelor Of Technology Degree: Business Administration; National Diploma: Marketing Management Senior Area Manager Engen Petroleum Pty Ltd; Marketing Coordinator - Kwv SA; Trainee Manager Capespan Exports None Listed 13 Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Application Process
Shortlisted Applicants Work Experience/ Board Experience Title, Name, Surname Demographic Profile Qualification Board Experience Ms Lizanne Venter White, Female LLB; B.Comm (Law) Liquor Licensing Tribunal of WCLA; Attorney and Conveyancer WCGRB - current and previous; WC LA Board member Ms C Fani Black, Female B Administration Honours; B Administration Western Cape Cultural Commission - Chairperson and Commissioner; Parliamentary Monitoring Group - Senior Parliamentary Monitor Western Cape Gambling Board - Deputy Chairperson current 14 Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Application Process
Process Ahead In the event that the Standing Committee wishes to conduct interviews, and should the Standing Committee wish so, Provincial Treasury can provide a list of possible questions and answering guide. Provincial Treasury to provide the Standing Committee Secretariat with contact details of shortlisted candidates. Standing Committee to evaluate candidates and make a recommendation to the Responsible Member for consideration by the Executive Council. 15 Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Application Process
