Society Affairs

2026 Call for Nominations for Election as a Director

Our Board of Directors is seeking nominations for the election of 2 non-executive directors in accordance with the Society's Memorandum of Incorporation, as well as other applicable regulations and policies of the Society and CFA Institute. 

CFA Institute and Society Regular Members in good standing are invited to nominate fellow CFA Regular Members in good standing for the role. Self-nominations are also welcome.

Nominations must have the consent of the nominee and be seconded by two members (in the case of self-nominations) or one additional member (in the case of nomination by a member).

Documents Required for Submission:

Nominee curriculum vitae

Nomination form

Nominee declaration

Details of the role and requirements - view here

Process & Timeline:

The Society has a Nomination Committee. The role of the Nomination Committee is to establish and implement a formal process for the appointment of directors.

The Nomination Committee will assess the skills and diversity requirements of the Board, and on receipt of valid nominations, will prepare a recommended short-list of candidates for consideration by the Board.

Nominees for election as directors of the Society must meet minimum eligibility criteria as determined by the Board from time to time.

Please note deadline is the 30th June 2026, send submissions to admin@cfa.ac.za

 

Timeline
 
Final date for nomination submissions
 
17:00 30 June 2026
 
Nominations Committee to receive all applications.
 
1 July 2026
 
Consideration of nominees by the nomination committee, interviews & reference checks.
 
1 July to 24 July 2026
 
Recommendation of nominee to the Board 
 
30/31 July 2026
 
Notification to nominees & conference comp invite
 
August 2026
 
Commencement of term (subject to final approval at annual member meeting)
 
1 September 2026
 
New Board Orientation
 
 (TBC) September 2026
 Annual Investment Conference  17 September 2026
Introductory Board meeting
 
30 September 2026
 
Annual member meeting and approval of the director nominations by members.
 
(TBC) December 2026
 

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