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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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT REF NO: (DT 29/2022)
SALARY : R1 073 187 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 B-degree (NQF7) in Computer Sciences/Systems or related field; minimum of 5 years’ middle/senior Management experience, experience in strategy and policy development environment. Extensive experience in the field of software development, knowledge and information management, and management. Experience in software development (C#, .net, MS SharePoint) and quality assurance of content for various information dissemination platforms. Strong technical skills in database development (MS Access, SQL, Oracle etc.) and systems development. Working knowledge of Electronic Communication Act, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), web technology and mobile technology. Proven strategic management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Human Resource Management, Communication and leadership skills. One of the minimum entry requirements for SMS is the pre-entry certificate. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
 
DUTIES : Lead the development and implementation of Knowledge Management policies & frameworks in support of the National Tourism Sector Strategy implementation and Tourism Recovery Plan; Provide overall strategic management and leadership to the design and development of knowledge management systems; Develop and implement the knowledge management strategy and plans. Develop strategies for the knowledge management systems updates and maintenance; Ensure that the information and knowledge systems used by the department are constantly updated and implemented using best practices; Identify and collaborate with stakeholders for the development and management of the knowledge management systems and databases; Lead stakeholder relations management activities and ensure their alignment to other departmental initiatives; Lead the development, maintenance and quality assurance of the national tourism databases; Lead the collection of information on various tourism sub-sectors; Manage the development of digital systems for collecting first-hand information; Lead the development and implementation of collaboration, information sharing, expertise mapping, decision support and search tools; Lead the collection and consolidation of information and content management for the systems from various sources to inform policy, planning, decision-making and departmental programmes; Ensure content is quality-assured, up to date and maintained continuously for all knowledge management systems.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Silulwane Tel No: (012) 444 6402
 
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. EE Requirement: Preference will be given to African Female, Coloured Female and White Female Candidates.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: BILATERAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION REF NO: (DT 30/2022)
Re-advertisement; candidates who previously applied are required to reapply.
SALARY : R1 073 187 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 B-degree (NQF7) in International Relations / Political Science or related equivalent qualification and minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a middle Management position. Knowledge and understanding: International relations and politics; Tourism management; Tourism legislation and policies; Diplomatic Protocols; Public Service Legislative Frameworks relating to International Relations; Intergovernmental Relations Framework Act; International agreements, treaties, resolutions, commitments and outcomes of major global development conferences; PFMA; South African Government policies, objectives and strategies. Skills required: Strategic Management; Strategic Planning; Cross-cultural management; Client orientation; Problem solving; Good communication; Excellent negotiation; Project and financial management; People Management; Stakeholder management; Policy Development. Possession of a valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively. One of the minimum entry requirements for SMS is the pre-entry certificate. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.
 
DUTIES : Reporting to the Chief Director: International Relations and Cooperation, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following key functions: Drive South Africa’s national priorities through bilateral relations and cooperation with prioritised countries on tourism; Negotiate and implement international tourism agreements with prioritised countries; Lead the research and development of country analysis reports in order to inform opportunities for bilateral cooperation, organisational decision-making and departmental programmes. Ensure stakeholder engagement and consultation to identify and resolve international tourism related barriers as well as establish the needs of the sector in order to facilitate opportunities and partnerships through bilateral cooperation with targeted countries; Facilitate capacity building initiatives as a contribution to regional integration; Represent the Department at international meetings with the aim of sustainably growing and developing the South African tourism sector.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms N Moolla Tel No: (012) 444 6528
 
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. EE Requirement: Preference will be given to African Female, Coloured Female and White Female Candidates.

OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATIONS REF NO: (DT 31/2022)
SALARY : R882 042 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 NQF 6 level qualification. Minimum of three years working experience in a related field. Understanding of policy development processes; Understanding of strategy development processes; Understanding of the Public Service Systems; Knowledge of PFMA and other relevant Acts/legislation; knowledge of Project Management, stakeholder management, management of Human Resource. A valid code B driver’s license.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the development and review of the tourism sector policy and regulatory frameworks; Scanning the policy environment to inform the development and review of policy and regulatory frameworks; Ability to write cogent discussion documents on any tourism policy issue; Consulting with stakeholders on the development of policy and regulatory frameworks; Developing policy and regulatory frameworks to guide the sector; Proactively tracking national policy developments from other sectors with impact to tourism; Analysing national policy developments from other sectors with impact to tourism; Highlighting implications to tourism emanating from other sectoral policy/ regulatory frameworks; Generating tourism policy position on other sectoral policy/regulatory frameworks; Tracking global and national policy developments with impact to the tourism economy; Analysing global and national policy developments with impact to tourism; Developing policy briefings; Ensuring policy advocacy for alignment at local and political spheres of government; Ensuring policy advocacy at relevant national/ sectoral forums; Reporting on the mainstreaming, integration and alignment of tourism agenda across all spheres of government. Please note: Candidates may be tested on their technical skills as part of the interview process.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Nkala Tel: (012) 444 6316
 
NOTE : EE Requirements: Preference will be given to African Male, Coloured Male and White Male Candidates.
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT REF NO: (DT 32/2022)
SALARY : R882 042 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 NQF level 6 qualification in Social Sciences Tourism/ Development Studies/ Policy Studies/ Public Administration or related field. Minimum of three years working experience in a strategy and policy development environment. Appropriate management/ supervisory experience. Strategic ability. Understanding of policy development processes. Proven project management skills. Knowledge of strategy development processes. Understanding of the Public Service Systems. Knowledge of PFMA and other relevant Acts/legislation. Good report writing skills. Experience in policy analysis and research. Excellent verbal and written communication ability. Experience in financial management. A valid code B driver’s license.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and executing the development of strategies and frameworks as required. Proactively checking national strategies from other sectors with impact to tourism; analysing national strategies from other sectors with impact to tourism; highlighting implications to tourism emanating from other sectoral strategies; generating tourism positions to provide inputs to other sectoral strategies; conducting environmental scanning to inform the development of national tourism sector strategies; managing stakeholder consultation on the development of national strategies; coordinating awareness creation on national tourism sector strategies; coordinating alignment of national, provincial and local government tourism sector strategies; facilitating implementation of national tourism sector strategies; developing strategy implementation plans in line with departmental Monitoring and Evaluation framework and guidelines; managing the development of monitoring and evaluation reports and improvement plans; developing consolidated progress reports on the implementation of national tourism sector strategies and related content development.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Peege Tel: (012) 444 6324
 
NOTE : EE Requirements: Preference will be given to African Male, Coloured Male and White Male Candidates.
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: AUXILIARY SUPPORT REF NO: (DT 33/2022)
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09), excluding service benefits
CENTRE : Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : A SAQA recognised NQF 6 qualification in Public Administration, 3-5 years’ experience in administering/managing auxiliary services. Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations, Minimum Information Security Standards, Protection of Information Act, Public Finance Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, National Archives and Standards Act. Good communication skills, financial management skills, Problem solving and interpersonal skills, good planning and organising skills, report writing skills and time management.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring provision of cleaning and food services; developing and reviewing cleaning standards; managing the control of cleaning materials by conducting regular stock-take; ensuring implementation of cleaning standards; conducting spot checks to ensure cleaning standards; ensuring compliance to OHS; drafting and reviewing telephone policy; ensuring implementation of telephone policy; ensuring that switchboard is attended to at all times; reporting telephone misuse to management; verifying and submitting telephone accounts invoices for payments; preparing and drafting letters for non-compliance to policy; drafting telephone usage report and submit to management on monthly basis; ensuring that telephone expenditure is captured monthly; compiling exception reports per branch and submit to management when necessary; managing the administration of service contracts and agreements; management of Service Level Agreements for the sub-directorate; ensuring compliance by service providers to SLA and inform management when discrepancies; liaising with various stakeholders on requests for deliveries of documents; ensuring delivery of documents; ensuring that post is collected and delivered daily to and the Post Office; inspecting all mail registers; ensuring quality of work.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Molefe Tel No: 012 444 6115
 
NOTE : EE Requirements: Preference will be given to African Male, Coloured Male and White Male candidates.
 
 
 

 
 
DATA TECHNOLOGIST REF NO: (DT 34/2022)
SALARY : R321 543 per annum (Level 08), excluding service benefits
CENTRE : Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : A SAQA recognised NQF 6 in Information Technology or a related field. 2-3 years’ relevant working experience in a project management environment. Knowledge: Database Administration, Project Management, Help Desk Procedures, Administration procedures. Skills: Analytical, Statistical, Writing and Verbal Communication, Numerical, Interpersonal, Microsoft Office Suite, SDLC, C#, CSS, HTML, SQL/Oracle database. Experience in system development and maintenance. A valid driver’s license will be an added advantage. Willingness to travel.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for System Development and Maintenance, Help Desk Management; Logging calls on the Help Desk Management System; Assisting users register on the Web-Based system; Resetting user passwords; Linking users to their respective projects on the Web-Based system; Providing access rights to new users; Referring back reports; Setting up printers for users; Allocating and assigning business plans, progress payment reports, and administration reports; Performing database replication process and system backups; Updating project classification; Creating projects on the system; Uploading audit reports on the system; uploading completion reports on the system; Preparing activity reports on helpdesk enquiries for statistical purposes; Generating reports for all hardware and software enquiries for statistical purposes; Generating progress reports for stakeholders; Developing and documenting system specifications including processes; process mapping; and user training.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr R. Tsotetsi Tel No: (012) 444 6505
 
NOTE : EE Requirements: Preference will be given to Coloured Male, Asian Male and White Male Candidates.
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: LEGAL SERVICES REF NO: (DT 35/2022)
SALARY : R211 713 per annum (Level 06), excluding service benefits
CENTRE : Pretoria
 
REQUIREMENTS : A grade 12 or equivalent other training course/qualification. At least 3 years’ relevant office management experience. Basic written communication skills, Records management skills. Sound organisational skills. Language skills and the ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds, good telephone etiquette, computer literacy, high level of reliability, ability to act with tact and discretion.
 
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible to provide administrative support service to the Chief Director and/or Manager/s; manage filing and records management in the Chief Directorate; register received instructions and manage the workflow; update and manage Chief Directorate Registers; assist with administrative functions in gazetting; receive telephone calls and refer them to correct role players; record appointments and events in the diary of the Chief Director; type documents for the Chief Director and other staff within the Chief Directorate; provide a clerical support service to the Chief Director; liaise with travel agencies to manage travel arrangements; arrange virtual and/or in person meetings for the Chief Director and events for the Chief Directorate; process travel and subsistence claims for the unit; processes all invoices that emanates from the activities of the work of the Chief Director and/or Manager/s; draft routine correspondence and reports; administer leave register and telephone accounts; handle the procurement of standard items like stationery and refreshments; collect all relevant documents to enable the manager to prepare for meetings; study the relevant Public Service and Departmental prescripts/policies and other documents to ensure that the prescripts are understood properly.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Boikanyo Tel No: 012 444 6275
 
NOTE : EE Requirements: Preference will be given to Coloured Male, Asian Male and White Male Candidates.