About SAWIICT Forum:

The South African Women in ICT Forum was established in 2014 to promote the active participation and integration of women within the ICT industry and the broader economy. The Forum strives to be a thought leader and pioneer influencing and promoting the advancement, development, integration, and active participation of women within the ICT industry in order to produce entrepreneurs, leaders, innovators and the universal application of ICT to achieve a knowledge economy.

The South African Women in ICT Forum, www.sawiict.co.za hereby invites nominations from individuals, organisations, institutions, and civil society organisations for suitable candidates to be included in the Board of Directors. Board members will be selected on the basis of their commitment to the promotion of the active participation and integration of women within the ICT industry and the broader economy, and their ability to promote the aims and objectives of SAWIICT. In addition, a nominated candidate for Board membership will:

• Be a person of integrity and good standing in their sector.
• Possess knowledge and expertise in: board responsibilities (including fiduciary duties), communications, investment promotion, risk management, corporate governance, general management and business skills.
• The ability to provide strategic leadership.
• Have good knowledge of the Southern African region and be attentive to a Southern African regional perspective.
• Have held senior management positions in organisations for at least seven years.
• Embrace innovation, diversity, and democratic processes.
• Be willing and able to set aside time to read Board documents and be willing to participate in the Board discussions on matters brought to the board for decision-making.
• Knowledge, skills and experience in Human Resources, Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance are required to serve on the SAWIICT Board
• Represent Designated Groups as per legislative requirements. Preference shall be given to Female Candidates.
• Must have an appropriate blend of knowledge, skills and experience as well as personal attributes of objectivity, integrity and commitment.

Level of Commitment:

The new Board will meet virtually or in person every 2^nd month. Members will be expected to participate in Board committees. With the “new normal” Zoom has worked exceptionally well and we will probably continue to run our meetings virtually. Board meetings take place from 4pm to 6pm and preparation for that meeting should take no more than an hour.                

The whole Board get together at least once a year for a strategy session. These normally last 1 full day, with everyone attending in person. In addition to the above, board members may be asked to participate in or chair a working group.  This is probably where the real work lies and varies between working groups. Board members should be willing to allocate between 1-3 hours per week doing this.

To nominate, kindly send an email to Info@sawiict.co.za and attach your CV (with a 1-page Cover Letter), Certified copies qualifications and certified ID copy, with the subject line: SAWIICT Forum Board Nominations

NB: The selected candidates would be subjected to MIE Verification

Enquiries/Applications must be addressed to:

E-mail: Info@sawiict.co.za

Tel. 072 736 5886