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DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
 
The Department of Tourism is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts.
 
APPLICATIONS : Applications, quoting the relevant reference number must be forwarded to the attention of Chief Director: HR Management and Development at Department of Tourism, Private Bag X424, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Road, Sunnyside, Pretoria. Applicants may alternatively submit by email to recruitment@tourism.gov.za  (Maximum size of 5 MB)
 
CLOSING DATE : 23 April 2021 by 16:30 (E mailed, faxed and late applications will not be considered)
 
 
NOTE : In order to be considered, applications must be submitted on a fully completed signed Z83 form, accompanied by all required copies (Uncertified copies will be accepted when submitting your application, but candidates invited to the interviews must ensure they bring along certified copies) of qualifications, Identity Document, proof of citizenship/permanent residence if not a RSA citizen and a comprehensive CV (including three contactable references). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All instructions on the application form and this advert must be adhered to. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in the candidate being disqualified. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine the suitability of a person for employment.
 
 
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the following posts that were advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 dated 18 October 2019 are being withdrawn: Assistant Director: Internal Communications (Ref No: DT 22/2019); Assistant Director: Media Liaison (Ref No: DT 25/2019); Cleaner x2 posts (Ref No: 23/2019)




MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: TOURISM SECTOR HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT REF NO: (DT 06/2021)
This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who previously applied need not re-apply as their applications will be considered.
SALARY : R1 251 183 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package consisting of a basic salary, the state’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension fund and a flexible portion that may be structured.
CENTRE : Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : A SAQA recognised B-degree (NQF7) or equivalent qualification plus proven strategic management and leadership skills, minimum 5-10 years’ experience in a Senior Management position. Knowledge and understanding of the tourism sector, Human resource development, Community facilitation, Skills development Act, Tourism Act, Public service and departmental procedures and prescripts related to HRD, Programme and project management, People management and Financial management, Sound organisation and planning skills, Facilitation and Communication skills, Change management, Client orientation and customer focus, Writing Skills, and problem solving and analysis, Policy formulation, analysis and implementation. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, Computer Literacy. Possession of a valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
 
DUTIES : Reporting to the Deputy Director-General: for Tourism Sector Support Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following key functions: Provide leadership and strategic direction in the Chief Directorate. Coordinate efficient management of tourism sector HRD governance, provide efficient and effective planning and implementation of Tourism Sector HRD Initiatives, coordinate and manage the execution of the tourism sector human resource development, manage the establishment of partnerships with institutions of learning and the tourism sector for purposes of skills development and formulate and manage the components resources against its strategic objectives.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr AM Mafanele Tel No: (012) 444 6135
 
NOTE : All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Some of the interviewed candidates will be subjected to a 2-day competency assessment that will test generic managerial competencies. Appointment will be subject to the signing of the performance agreement, employment contract and annual financial disclosure.