DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

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NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. 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 applicants 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 pre-employment screening and security vetting to determine the suitability of a person for employment.

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TOURIST GUIDING GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: (DT42/2022) 
SALARY : R491 403 per annum (Level 10), excluding service benefits 
CENTRE : Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : A SAQA recognised Bachelor’s degree/ National Diploma in Tourism Management or equivalent (NQF Level 6). Experience at Junior management /Supervisory level. Knowledge of the tourism / tourist guiding sector will be an added advantage. Ability to compile reports; analysis information; conducting research and producing quality work. Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to deal with difficult customers. Problem solving skills. Ability to work in a team, Project planning skills. Excellent organisation skills and ability to multi-task. Understanding of the legislative environment (tourism and tourist guiding). Understanding of government environment at all spheres of government. Knowledge of departmental policies and administration processes. Financial and computer literacy. Project management and communication skills. A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research on possible gaps and challenges and propose areas for improvement and interventions to address the challenges; developing the consultation framework and implementing and supervising the logistical arrangements to implement the consultation framework; implementing initiatives to grow and develop the tourist guiding sector such as training and capacity building programmes by developing project plans for all proposed interventions; implementing and supervising project deliverables, contracts and procurement processes in line with policies and prescripts; provision of regular reporting for all initiatives pertaining to growth and development of the guiding sector; implementing proper document management processes; identifying tools to be used for the monitoring and tracking of initiatives on a continuous basis. making recommendations on areas for improvement emanating from the tracking exercise; identifying, proposing and co-ordinating stakeholder interventions to improve the growth and development of the guiding sector; ensuring quality and professional interactions with all stakeholders at all times within agreed frameworks and protocols; providing support to the National Registrar in the area of growth and development as outlined in the tourist guiding legislation including research support and the monitoring of key trends in the sector to have a better understanding of the state of the tourist guiding sector; developing information for briefing notes, reports and submissions; implementing initiatives to capacitate Provincial Registrars of Tourist Guides in areas pertaining to growth and development. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms U Pillay Tel No: 012 444 6386 
 
NOTE : EE Requirements: Preference will be given to African Male, Asian Male, and White Male Candidates. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND PLANNING REF NO: (DT 43/2022) 
SALARY : R491 403 per annum (Level 10), excluding service benefits 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A SAQA recognised three-year Degree or Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Computer Science/ Information Management or related field. Minimum of 3-5 years’ working experience in strategy and policy development environment. Experience in quality assurance of content for various information dissemination platforms. Understanding of database development essential. Working knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), web technology, mobile technology is an added advantage. Ability to interpret and apply policies, strategies and legislation. Knowledge of tourism and relevant policies. Willingness to travel. Ability to conduct research, gather and analyse information and draft documents. Ability to liaise with and coordinate stakeholder engagements. Ability to work under pressure, individually and in a team. A valid driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting assessments for the development of the National Tourism Knowledge Agenda; coordinating the implementation activities for the National Tourism Knowledge Agenda; facilitating communities of practice for knowledge sharing and exchange; engaging internal stakeholders on the importance of knowledge management to influence organisational change; identifying sector knowledge management goals and objectives; monitoring, evaluating and reviewing of knowledge management policies and frameworks; enhancing and encouraging two way communication within tourism stakeholders through digital and online platforms; translating user needs into knowledge requirement; coordinating the development of content for tourism and tourism knowledge management systems; capturing and codifying tacit knowledge to facilitate its reuse; coordinating the development of a knowledge base in order to support the tourism sector and departmental programmes, driving content creation for enhancing Tourism Knowledge Systems and other Knowledge Management Tools; coordinating the information management of knowledge repositories to ensure content is up to date and maintained continuously; facilitating content updates of tourism knowledge systems and modules including information sourcing and quality assurance of information; conducting stakeholder needs assessment and analysis to build tourism knowledge base; conducting benchmarking and analysis for the development of Knowledge Management Strategy; coordinating activities for successful implementation of Knowledge Management Strategy; facilitating best practices and approaches to knowledge management; distributing information through different communication channels in line with policy and legal prescripts. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Lose Tel No: 012 444 6368 
 
NOTE : EE Requirements: Preference will be given to African Male, Coloured Male, and White Male Candidates. 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFICIENCY REF NO: (DT 44/2022) 
SALARY : R491 403 per annum (Level 10), excluding service benefits 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A SAQA recognised Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Natural Sciences related to the Environmental Management field. At least 3-5 years’ working experience in the environmental management field. Knowledge of the National Climate Change Response White Paper. Knowledge of the National Environmental Management Act and its sectoral legislation Computer skill. Knowledge of the development of Climate mitigation and adaptation measures. An understanding of socio-economic and political dimensions of Climate Change. Understanding of state protocol, tiers of government and both the NGO and business sector. Good communication skills. Good writing skills. Project Management and Good Communication skill. Good computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be required to provide support towards the promotion of Climate Change and Tourism Greening initiatives that encourage the tourism sector to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of Climate Change. Assist to conduct a Baseline Assessment of the Vulnerability and Impact of Climate Change on major Tourism Attractions and Activities. Assist in developing and implementing a tourism resource sufficiency awareness programme. Provide support for Training of youth on tourism resource efficiency assessment methodologies. Assist in the implementation and reporting on the Tourism Environmental Implementation Plan (EIP). Support provincial and local government on tourism and environmental management issues. Assist in creating a database of national and provincial tourism and climate change initiatives, and monitor implementation of initiatives. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Fhatuwani Muronga Tel No: 012 444 6540 
 
NOTE : EE Requirements: Preference will be given to Coloured Male, Asian Male and White Male Candidates.