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

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

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

(a) the person has been a person with wide experience as a media practitioner or

(b) 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 has 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 allowance of the Chairperson shall be in line with the Government Remuneration Policy and Framework on Fees for Boards and Government Committees (2nd Edition 2019) currently applicable to Regulatory Bodies.

It is recommended that applicants visit the CAA website: www.caaseychelles.com in particular the CAA Rules and Guidelines on the Selection and Appointment of Constitutional Appointees (Other than Judicial Officers) made under the Laws of Seychelles (Acts).

Applications and detailed CVs including qualifications, experience, passport-size photograph and the names of two referees should reach the Office of the Chairman, the Constitutional Appointments Authority, 1st Floor, La Ciotat Building, Mont Fleuri, on or before Friday 4th November 2022.

Applications can also be submitted by e-mail. E:mail address:- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For any queries, please telephone: +248 4322504