Appointment of Chairperson of the Seychelles Media Commission 274 views

THE CONSTITUTIONAL APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY

APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSON OF THE SEYCHELLES MEDIA COMMISSION

A vacancy exists for the position of Chairperson of the Seychelles Media Commission (SMC).

Applications are invited from Seychellois citizens, residing in Seychelles who are suitably qualified under the Seychelles Media Commission Act 2010 and Seychelles Media Commission Act (Amendment) October 2017.

A person is qualified for appointment as Chairperson of the SMC if:

• the person has been a person with wide experience as a media practitioner or
• has a strong legal or administrative background.

Applicants for this position, should not:

• be a working journalist who owns, or carries on the business or management of any newspaper or other media;
• hold any judicial or legislative functions pursuant to Articles 78 and 119 of the Constitution of Seychelles.

Besides presiding over meetings and ensuring that the business of the SMC is conducted in an orderly fashion, the Chairperson of the SMC should to ensure that the objects and functions of the Media Commission as stipulated in Section 13 of the SMC Act, are duly carried out.

The position is for a term of five years.

The allowance of the Chairperson shall be such as may be prescribed.

A signed cover letter together with detailed CV, relevant educational and professional certificates, two recent references (Year 2026), a recent  police character certificate and a passport-size photograph, should be submitted by e-mail on caa.seychelles@gmail.com addressed to the Office of the Chairman, the Constitutional Appointments Authority by or before Friday 30^th January 2026 by 5pm.

It is recommended that applicants visit the CAA’s website: www.caaseychelles.com in particular the CAA Rules and Guidelines on the Selection and appointment of constitutional appointees (other than judicial officers) and appointees made under the Laws of Seychelles(Acts).

For any enquiries, please telephone: +248 4322504/4323991.

Note:

In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application.   Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.