DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM VACANCIES

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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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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EVALUATION REF NO: DT14/2023 
SALARY : R958 824 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 the MMS dispensation) 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A SAQA recognised appropriate three-year Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation or related field. A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage. 3-5 year’s working experience in M&E. Experience in research. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation practices. Understanding of government wide M&E systems. Knowledge and understanding of government planning cycle. Knowledge of the National Development Plan. Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures. Research Skills. Monitoring and Evaluation Skills. Planning and project management skills. Human Resource management skills. Good communication and presentation skills. Basic knowledge of statistics. Willingness to travel A valid driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that desktop research is conducted to develop and review M&E frameworks; aligning departmental M&E framework with government-wide M&E framework; ensuring the implementation of departmental M&E framework, conducting internal consultation to identify projects for evaluation, ensuring that secretariat support is provided for the departmental evaluation committee, developing and reviewing of departmental evaluation plan, participating at National Evaluation Committees for departmental projects identified, participating at government M&E forums, ensuring the evaluation of departmental programmes/ projects in line with departmental M&E framework and guidelines, developing proposals for evaluations approved in the departmental evaluation plan; developing data collection tools for evaluations; ensuring and conducting site visits for monitoring and evaluation; co-ordinating data analysis for M&E; ensuring the development of process evaluation reports in line with indicators identified; developing evaluation reports and improvement plans; ensuring implementation of improvement plans; assisting with the development of data collection guidelines for M&E; participating and providing inputs to data collection tools; assisting with training on data collection for evaluations; conducting site visit of data collection process; assisting with the development of data coding list; verifying and validating data captured on the M&E system; analysis of data collection; developing data collection reports. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Mafela Tel No: 012 444 6371 
 
NOTE : EE Requirements: Preference will be given to African Male, Coloured Male, and White Male Candidates. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: STATE OWNED ASSETS REF NO: DT15/2023 
SALARY : R527 298 per annum (Level 10), excluding service benefits 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A SAQA recognised three-year qualification (NQF6) in Tourism Management, Economics or related studies. 3-5 years’ working experience in project management and finance. Knowledge or experience in Expanded Public Works Program (EPWP). Knowledge or Experience on Contract Management. Strategic capacity and leadership. Service delivery innovation. Client orientation and customer focus. People management and empowerment. Financial management skills. Program and project management skills. Knowledge of change management. Communication skills. Knowledge and information management. Knowledge of tourism policies and procedures. Knowledge of South Africa’s domestic and international policies in relation to Tourism. Knowledge and understanding of South Africa, regions and the continent. Computer Literacy (MS Office packages). Experience in basic Project Management. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support in conducting audit for tourism infrastructure and product at strategic state-owned tourism assets in line with market trends; identifying opportunities for tourism growth areas within destinations; identifying strategic tourism resources and product development priority needs needed at specific sites; carrying out implementation of product and infrastructure enhancement projects; coordinating the identified infrastructure and product development priority needs; providing support for the development of enhancement of tourism products; identifying and improving of developmental and market needs of state owned tourism assets; providing support in the development of plans and programmes for tourism product development of state owned tourism assets; providing assistance on the compliance of the plans, development and implementation with the PFMA; arranging the asset transfer process; facilitating the implementation of product and infrastructure projects in state owned assets; coordinating the procurement process of the service providers for the implementation of enhancement projects; providing support in monitoring of the implementation of enhancement project as per contractual agreements with service providers; reporting on compliance with agreements and the PFMA; supporting the implementation of the human development programmes as part of destination enhancement; coordinating the identified human development needs to enhance tourism state owned assets; liaising with relevant units within the department for intervention; coordinating the roll-out of necessary interventions; providing support to the directorate in financial management; providing inputs in preparations of the budget that are in line with strategic plans and department objectives; monitoring the implementation of the budget by projecting and reporting expenditure; providing inputs in the coordination of memorandum of understanding, service level agreements and expenditure review. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Chokoe Tel No: 012 444 6296 
 
NOTE : EE Requirements: Preference will be given to African Male, Coloured Male and White Male Candidates. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MEDIA LIAISON REF NO: DT16/2023 
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09), excluding service benefits 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A SAQA recognised relevant three-year National Diploma/ B Degree in Communication/ Journalism or equivalent qualification. 3-5 years’ working experience in a Communications environment. Knowledge of Government Communications. Prescripts and legislations relevant to communication. Research and Writing skills, Strong organizational, planning and problem-solving skills. Customer Care and Good interpersonal relations. Computer literacy e.g. Micro Soft Office and Internet. Language proficiency and Communication Skills. Supervisory skills and Conflict Management. A valid drivers’ licence. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing a media engagement plan, Identifying relevant media platforms to profile the Department, distributing media alerts, statements and releases to the media database; conducting research, conceptualising and drafting editorial content such as media statements, and queries for approval of the supervisor; managing receipt and distribution of newspapers; managing media clipping service; monitoring the compilation of the media clipping pack (printed) and preparing for approval; managing media clippings e-link; coordinating monthly and quarterly media monitoring and analysis reports from the service provider for presentations to Communications Management; managing communication activities around events and campaigns on the departmental event calendar; preparing media accreditation, coordinating venue for media registration and interviews, inputting towards draft media plans; managing the updating of the media database. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Zwane Tel No: (012) 444 6612 
 
NOTE : EE Requirement: Preference will be given to African Male, Coloured Male, and White Male Candidates. 
 
 
 

 
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT: INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION REF NO: DT17/2023 
SALARY : R294 321 per annum (Level 07), excluding service benefits 
CENTRE : Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A SAQA recognised three-year qualification (NQF6) in Secretariat or equivalent qualification. 3-5 years’ working experience in rendering a support service to senior management. Knowledge of the relevant legislation/policies/procedures, Knowledge of financial administration. Project management skills. Computer literacy. Communication skills. Good telephone etiquette. Organisational skills. High level of reliability. Good grooming and presentation. Self-management and motivation. 
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and maintaining the year plan and calendar; managing reminders and informing manager about appointments; ensuring that the diary is clear from clashes and rescheduling appointments to prioritise meetings; coordinating with and advising the manager regarding engagements; receiving telephone calls for the senior manager; performing advanced typing work; clarifying instructions and notes on behalf of the manager; utilizing discretion to decide whether to accept/decline or refer to other employees’ requests for meeting based on the assessed importance and urgency of the matter; ensuring the effective flow of information and documents to and from the office of the manager; ensuring safekeeping of all documentation in line with relevant legislation and policies; scrutinizing routine submissions / reports and making notes and /or recommendations for the manager; drafting documents and filing of documents for the manager and unit; collecting, analysing and collating information requested by manager; managing the leave register for the unit; compiling the stakeholder contact list for manager; scrutinizing documents to determine actions / other documents required for meetings; recording minutes and communicating with the relevant role players; coordinating logistical arrangements for meetings; making bookings of flights, accommodation and car rental; collecting and coordinating all the documents that relate to the manager’s budget; keeping records of expenditure commitments and monitor expenditure; checking and correlating BAS reports to ensure that expenditure is allocated correctly; managing of telephone accounts for the unit; handling the procurement of standard items for the activities of the manager and the unit; comparing the MTEF allocation with the requested budget and inform the manager of changes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Moolla Tel No: 012 444 6528 
 
NOTE : EE Requirement: Preference will be given to African Male, Coloured Male, and White Male Candidates.