WESTERN CAPE LIQUOR AUTHORITY (WCLA) PROVINCIAL NOTICE P.N. 86/2022 WESTERN CAPE LIQUOR ACT, 2008 (ACT 4 OF 2008) INVITATION FOR NOMINATIONS OF A PERSON TO BE APPOINTED AS THE PRESIDING OFFICER, AND A PERSON TO BE APPOINTED AS A DEPUTY PRESIDING OFFICER, OF THE LIQUOR LICENSING TRIBUNAL OF THE WESTERN CAPE LIQUOR AUTHORITY
I, Simion George, Chief Executive Officer of the Western Cape Liquor Authority, in terms of regulation 6(1)(a) of the Western Cape Liquor Regulations, 2011 (the Regulations), invite all interested persons to nominate candidates who in their opinion are suitable to be appointed as the Presiding Officer or a Deputy Presiding Officer of the Liquor Licensing Tribunal (the Tribunal) of the Western Cape Liquor Authority (the Authority). 1. The main function of the Tribunal is to consider and decide certain applications made in terms of the Western Cape Liquor Act, 2008 (Act 4 of 2008) (the Act). 2. The duties of the Presiding Officer include: (a) attending and participating in meetings of the Tribunal; (b) considering and deciding certain applications in terms of the Act; (c) any other duties and functions as provided for in the Act or other appropriate legislation; (d) people management functions relating to other members of the Tribunal. 3. The duties of a Deputy Presiding Officer include: (a) attending and participating in meetings of the Tribunal; (b) considering and deciding certain applications in terms of the Act; (c) acting as the Presiding Officer and performing all the functions assigned to the Presiding Officer by the Act in the event that the Presiding Officer is not available to perform his or her functions or the office of the Presiding Officer is vacant; and (d) any other functions as provided for in the Act or other appropriate legislation. 4. Both the Presiding Officer and Deputy Presiding Officer are appointed for such period, not exceeding five years, as the governing Board of the Authority (the Board) may determine at the time of their appointment. 5. Nominees for both positions must meet the following criteria: (a) have legal qualifications equivalent to those required for admission as an attorney or an advocate of the High Court of South Africa; (b) have experience in the administration of justice. 6. The following persons are disqualified from being appointed: (a) anyone who has in the preceding 10 years been convicted of an offence and sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine, unless the Board is of the opinion that the offence was of such a nature that it does not imply that the person is unsuitable to hold office; (b) anyone who has in the preceding 10 years been convicted of any offence in terms of the Act, the Liquor Act, 2003 (Act 59 of 2003), or the Liquor Act, 1989 (Act 27 of 1989), unless the Board is of the opinion that the offence was of such a nature that it does not imply that the person is unsuitable to hold office; (c) an un-rehabilitated insolvent or anyone who is subject to any legal disability; (d) anyone younger than 25 years of age; (e) anyone who has a direct interest in the liquor trade; (f) anyone who is the family member, partner or business associate of a person with a direct interest in the liquor trade, unless the Board is of the opinion that the interest of the family member, partner or business associate in the liquor trade does not imply that the person is unsuitable to hold office; (g) anyone who is disqualified in terms of section 35 of the Act to hold a liquor licence; or (h) anyone who is not resident in the Western Cape. 7. Knowledge of liquor legislation, the liquor industry and alcohol related harms reduction approaches and experience in applying inquisitorial methods will be an advantage. 8. All nominations must be submitted in writing in the form of Form 2 in Annexure 3 of the Regulations. A copy of Form 2 may be obtained from the website: https://www.wcla.gov.za/vacancies. Nominations must include a comprehensive curriculum vitae of the nominee together with a written motivation in support of the nominee’s appointment, setting out the nominee’s achievements and career milestones and the reasons the nominee considers himself or herself suitable for appointment as the Presiding Officer or a Deputy Presiding Officer of the Tribunal. 9. Appointments will be made with race and gender sensitivity. 10. Shortlisted candidates must undergo a vetting process. 11. The successful candidates will be required to conclude a contract with the Board that incorporates a performance agreement. 12. Remuneration will be paid in accordance with regulation 20.2 of the Treasury Regulations for Departments, Trading Entities, Constitutional Institutions and Public Entities Issued in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999. The following rates of remuneration apply and are reviewed from time to time: (a) Presiding Officer: R461,00 per hour; (b) Deputy Presiding Officer: R312,00 per hour. 13. It is expected of the successful candidates to be available for a 40-hour work week scheduled over five days. 14. Copies of the Act and the Regulations may be obtained from the website: https://www.wcla.gov.za. 15. All nominations must be submitted before or on 07 August 2022 by— (a) posting it to: Western Cape Liquor Authority Attention: Ms S Langeveldt Private Bag X6 Sanlamhof Bellville 7532; (b) emailing it to: hr@wcla.gov.za (Clearly indicate in the subject box if the nomination is submitted for the position of Presiding Officer or Deputy Presiding Officer.); or (c) delivering it to: Western Cape Liquor Authority Attention: Ms S Langeveldt 3rd Floor Sunbel Building Voortrekker Road Bellville. 16. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality. 17. Enquiries can be made to Ms S Langeveldt: Tel: 021 204 9730/32/92 Email: stacey.langeveldt@wcla.gov.za.
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