NOTICE OF THE PROCESS TO ELECT TWO TRUSTEES TO THE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES PENSION FUND BOARD OF TRUSTEES 

Notice is hereby given of the election process, in terms of the rules of the Government Employees Pension Fund, for: 

• a pensioner member trustee and substitute trustee; and 

• an active member trustee and substitute trustee representing the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and State Security Agency (SSA) 

The term of office of both trustees will be four (4) years. The period will begin on the date of the first meeting of the new Board of Trustees. 

The elections are scheduled to take place between November 2017 and March 2018. The election process is independently managed by The Elexions Agency. 

CANDIDATE NOMINATION 

Nomination Instructions accompanied by a letter from the Principal Executive Officer has been sent to all pensioner members and active members employed by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and State Security Agency (SSA). Nomination packs are also available on the GEPF’s website: www.gepf.co.za, The Elexions Agency Offices on 0800 55 66 73 or by email at elections@gepf.co.za. 

Candidate nominations must be submitted using the prescribed nomination form and must reach The Elexions Agency on or before 12h00 on 15 December 2017. Nominations received after the deadline will not be considered. 

Nomination forms must be marked for the attention of: The Returning Officer, GEPF 2017 Board of Trustees Elections and may be returned through any of the following methods: 

• Fax: 086 428 1356 

• Email: elections@gepf.co.za 

• Post: P O Box 3318, HOUGHTON, 2041 or Business Reply Envelope which is prepaid. 

VOTING 

Voting for the qualifying candidates will be conducted between January and March 2018. Detailed information on the voting rules and procedure will be communicated to all nearer to the commencement date of the voting process. 

FURTHER ENQUIRIES 

The election process is independently managed by The Elexions Agency. All enquiries pertaining to the election must be directed to Ms Bontle Mpakanyane on 0800 55 66 73 or email: elections@gepf.co.za.
Click here to go to Pensioner Election forms and papers.
Click here to go to Forces Election forms and papers.