Call for nominations to fill vacancies on the Board of Wesgro
In terms of Sections, 5 and 6 of the Western Cape Investment and Trade Promotion Agency Act, 1996 (Act 3 of 1996), hereafter referred to as ‘‘the Act’’
The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, in consultation with the Executive Mayor of the
City of Cape Town, Mr Geordin Hill-Lewis, invites interested parties to submit the names of fit and proper persons to be considered for appointment
to the Board of the Western Cape Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (Wesgro).
There is currently one vacancy on the Board. This appointment will be made in terms of Section 3 of the Act and concerns the filling of any vacancies. In terms of Section 3(2)(c), subject to subsection (3), no more than ten directors must be appointed by the Minister.
To be eligible for appointment, nominees must comply with the criteria set out in subsections 3(4)(b), 3(5) and 3(6) of the Act, which read as follows:
3(4)(b) The directors of the Board must, in addition to meeting the criteria contemplated by subsection (5), occupy a leadership position and have
proven leadership abilities.
3(5) Any director, including an ex officio director, must—
(a) have knowledge of tourism, trade and investment;
(b) have experience in the promotion of tourism, trade and investment;
(c) be able to contribute to the integrated and coordinated marketing of the Province’s business image;
(d) reside permanently in the Province; and
(e) be a fit and proper person.
3(6) The Minister must give due consideration to the need for the Board to reflect broadly the demographic composition of the Province.
Shortlisted nominees must be willing to submit to financial and background vetting as a condition to the appointment. In terms of Section 3A of the Act, the successful nominee will be expected to serve for the remaining period of office of the current Board.
His or her responsibilities will include attending the annual general meeting and the meetings of the Board held in such fashion and at such times as set out in the constitution, as well as other duties and functions specified in the Act.
Nominations must be submitted on the prescribed nomination form and be accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae of the nominee.
Nomination forms are available from Honjiswa.malawu@westerncape.gov.za or the Western Cape Government website (www.westerncape.gov.za).
Applications must be marked “Wesgro Board Nomination” for the attention of Ms Ilse van Schalkwyk and sent to the Deputy Director General:
Strategic Economic Accelerators and Development by one of the following means:
• By post: PO Box 979, Cape Town, 8000.
• By hand: 10th Floor, Waldorf Building, 80 St George’s Mall, Cape Town.
• By email: Honjiswa.malawu@westerncape.gov.za with the subject line “Wesgro Board Nomination”.
All nominations will be treated as strictly confidential. Nominations must be received on or before 12:00 on 4 September 2026. No incomplete
nominations or nominations received after 12:00 on the specified date will be considered.
Enquiries: Ilse van Schalkwyk, tel. 021 483 9494 or Honjiswa Malawu, tel. 021 483 8767.
Note: Nominations close at 12:00 on 4 September 2026.