Civil Society Representative (EThekwini, ILembe) at KwaZulu-Natal Liquor Authority

The Composition of the Local Committees:

• Each local committee consists of eight members, being fit and proper persons. 
• In terms of Section 32(2)of the KZN Liquor Act no 06 of 2010 as amended, the following category of persons are hereby required viz - 
• Section 32(2)(a) - One person who is in a possession of a legal qualification with a least five years’ experience in the legal profession or the administration of justice;
• Section 32(2)(b) - One person representing an Organised Commerce Body who has knowledge of the liquor industry but has no direct vested intxerest in the liquor industry, for the area in which the local committee is established. Candidates with a legal background will be preferable; and
• Section 32(2)(d) - Two representatives appointed from the community in the area of the Local Committee, appointed by reason of their knowledge in the field of welfare or socio-economic development, social services or health. Candidates with a legal background will be preferable.
• We are currently seeking these professional individuals with the relevant experience to serve in the Local Committees for a period of 3 years or suchshorter period as may be determined by the responsible MEC with effect from date of appointment
• The responsible MEC shall designate from amongst the members of each Local Committee one member as a Chairperson and another member as a Deputy Chairperson from amongst those members who meets the requirements in terms of the Act respectively.

Powers and functions of the Local Committees are to:

• Deal with and consider all applications for licences made in terms of the Act.
• Make recommendations in respect of all applications to the Liquor Authority after considerations of the applications.
• Advise the Liquor Authority or furnish a report or recommendations on any matter referred to it by the Liquor Authority for consideration and arising from the application of the Act.
• Perform such other functions as may be assigned to it in terms of the Act.

Criteria for selection

• All nominees’ experience and background in accordance with the category for which such nomination is made, will be considered to determine the most suitable candidates. A nominee may not be appointed as a member of the Local Committee if that person:
• Is not a South African citizen and a resident in the Province.
• Is an un-rehabilitated insolvent.
• Is subject to an order of a court declaring such person to be mentally ill.
• Has at any time been convicted of any offence involving dishonesty – provided that a disqualification ended three years after the sentence has been served.
• Has at any time been removed from an office of trust on account of misconduct?
• Has a direct or indirect financial interest in the liquor industry, or whose spouse, life partner or close relative has a direct or indirect financial interest in the liquor industry, where such relationship in the opinion of the responsible MEC constitutes a conflict or potential conflict of interest.