An arbitrator who wishes to be considered for inclusion on the AFSA Panel of Arbitrators (the Panel) must:

• Demonstrate substantial experience as an arbitrator;
• Have drafted* three or more arbitral awards within the last five years, with copies of sanitised versions of two to be submitted to AFSA upon application;
• Provide two written references; and
• Confirm that they have not been found guilty by a Court or disciplinary tribunal of misconduct;
• Connection with Africa is an advantage.

In exceptional circumstances, eminent persons with substantial relevant experience in arbitration who do not otherwise meet the first two requirements above may be considered.

AFSA reserves the right, in its absolute discretion, to admit or reject applications for inclusion on its Panel. AFSA may also, in its absolute discretion, invite persons fulfilling areas of a particular requirement, including, inter alia, nationality, country of residence, language ability and experience, to apply for inclusion on the Panel.

The decision of AFSA as to whether a name is accepted for inclusion on the Panel is final.

Membership of the Panel is for a period of three years, ending on 31 December of the third year.

* Awards “drafted” by the applicant will also include those to which they have contributed as part of a three-member arbitral tribunal.