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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: 14 May 2021 at 16:30 (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. Shortlisted candidates may further be subject to a job related test.
 

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY (DT 07/2021)
SALARY: R 869 007 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 according to personal needs within a framework)
CENTRE: Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS: A SAQA recognised three-year degree BSc/BA in Environmental Management (NQF 7)/ National Diploma Environmental Management (NQF6). 3-5 years working experience at managerial level. Broad knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation and the functional areas covered by the portfolio. Proven management competencies. Working knowledge of the political and parliamentary processes in South Africa. Computer literacy.
 
DUTIES: The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing climate change adaptation measures and strategies in the tourism sector, develop and implement climate change mitigation measures and strategies in the tourism sector, develop and implement a tourism resource efficiency (water, energy and waste) awareness programme, facilitate for training of youth on tourism resource efficiency assessment methodologies, develop and implement the environmental implementation plan (EIP) for the tourism sector, implement the national environmental management Act 1998 and its sectoral legislation that is applicable to the tourism sector, develop and implement a tourism resource efficiency programme, coordinate resource efficiency assessments in tourism businesses, provide comments and inputs on the development of national environmental legislation, provide technical inputs in the development and review of the SANS 1162 environmental criteria, develop supplementary material to assist tourism businesses in understanding the SANS 1162 environmental criteria, support the implementation of the SANS 1162 environmental criteria through recognition and incentives, develop and implement a tourism resource efficiency training programme, develop a stakeholder database and engagement plan, support provincial and local government on tourism and environmental management issues. Monitor and report on national and provincial tourism and environmental management initiatives. Forge partnerships with relevant national departments and other local and international donor organisations.
 
EE REQUIREMENTS: Preference will be given to African Male, Coloured Male and White Male candidates.
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr B Langalibalele (012) 444 6515
 
NOTE: Please note that this is a re-advertisement, candidates who previously applied must re-apply.