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 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 2024) and a passport-size photograph, should be submitted by e-mail on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. addressed to the Office of the Chairman, the Constitutional Appointments Authority by or before Thursday 31st October 2024 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) made under the Laws of Seychelles(Acts).

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