SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM ICT STEERING COMMITTEE- CHAIRPERSON The South African Tourism- SAT has a vacancy for an ICT Steering Committee Chairperson with Information Technology, and Digital Transformation expertise and therefore would like to invite a suitably qualified person to serve as a Chairperson of this Committee for a period of 3 years. The Chairperson will report to the Executive Committee and may be required to provide updates to Board from time to time. We therefore invite applications from individuals who possess the required skills and experience. PURPOSE OF THE ICT STEERING COMMITTEE: The ICT Steering Committee is constituted as a committee of the SA Tourism Executive Management and is subject to the provisions of the SA Tourism Delegation of Authority, the Tourism Act No. 3 of 2014, as amended (“Tourism Act”), the Public Finance Management Act No. 1 of 1999, as amended (“PFMA”), King IV Report on Corporate Governance, 2016 (“King IV”), and any other applicable laws and regulations. The ICT Steering Committee is an integral element of ICT governance within SAT. Competency Requirements: IT industry legislation, policy frameworks as well as best practices; IT governance principles and processes; Extensive understanding of Cyber security implementation frameworks; IT risk management; ITIL processes; and development and implementation of IT strategies and plans; Expertise in ICT investment and monitoring the management and mitigation of ICT risks as well as cyber security, Enterprise as well as IT architecture; Expertise in relation to the public sector corporate Governance frameworks as well as COBIT, ITIL and relevant ISO standards; Deep understanding of data privacy laws like POPIA act, GDPR; Must possess strong and dynamic leadership skills; Analytical reasoning ability; Good interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with EXCO, ARCO Chairperson and the Board. Qualifications and Experience: A minimum of a Post-Graduate Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science; A Master’s Degree in in Information Technology or Computer Science will be an added advantage; Industry related certifications such as the following will be an added advantage: CGEIT, CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, COBIT and/or TOGAF; Thorough knowledge of Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT); Applicants must have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in an IT role at Senior Management level gained within either of the following areas; Proven knowledge and experience in a public sector processes like PFMA; Previous experience of serving as a member or Chairperson an ICT Steering Committee or on an Audit Committee providing ICT expertise from an oversight perspective. Remuneration: The remuneration shall be in line with the approved remuneration policy aligned to National Treasury remuneration directives. Visit us @ www.southafrica.net Please send your detailed CV to: hr@southafrica.net Closing date: 31 January 2023 No late applications will be accepted. Should you not hear from us within two (2) weeks after closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
HEAD: GLOBAL TRADE RELATIONS A vacancy exists for a Head of Global Trade Relations at South African Tourism’s Head office in Sandton. This position reports to the Chief Quality Assurance Officer. If you possess the required skills, experience and are an energetic team player interested in joining a dynamic organisation committed to developing a better South Africa, we invite you to apply. KEY OUTPUTS: Develop and monitor the Global trade relations strategy Identify international trade opportunities and communicate to the relevant offices. Negotiate trade partnerships Participate on global marketing platforms to promote South Africa Develop and maintain business relationships with travel trade and trade associations. Develop and execute annual trade plans in line with SA Tourism objectives and key account management principles. Liaise with key stakeholders to provide necessary support in securing more business tourist to the destination. Establish leveraging opportunities based on the profile of delegates at meetings. Manage all SA Tourism trade platforms. Advance and execute trade familiarization tools that ensure the industry sell South Africa optimally. Produce reports on global trends and competitor trade activities Deliver routine reports on trade activities as per the business requirements. Manage, monitor and evaluate service provider companies. Manage the annual trade budget in accordance to company processes and procedures. Develop, manage and monitor the execution of trade relations operational plan against set targets and KPIs. Conduct budgetary planning and management for the business unit and account for spend on trade engagement activities. Ensure sufficient capacity and information is provided to staff within the business unit to achieve set performance objectives. Manage employee related matters within the business unit. Negotiate trade contracts and complete relevant documentation for submission to the Legal team. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree in Travel & Tourism Management or equivalent A postgraduate or Master’s Degree in Trade & Tourism Management or equivalent experience will be an added advantage 5-8 years’ experience in Trade Relations/Sales and Marketing or a related field, of which 3 years should be in management position. Experience in marketing/trade relations and media environments. Tourism experience will be an added advantage. Previous experience in tourist destination marketing organization is beneficial. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF Government priorities and imperatives The PFMA and regulations, and other relevant legislation – e.g. the National Strategic Intelligence Act; the National Archives of South Africa Act; the Promotion of Access to Information Act. Relevant legislation and regulatory requirements namely PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Frameworks on performance information and strategic plans Communications and information management legislative requirements. All Public Service systems. Visit us @ www.southafrica.net Detailed CV to be sent to : hr@southafrica.net Closing date: 20 January 2023 Important note: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Due to a large amount of correspondence, we envisage receiving, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you have not heard from us Four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. No late applications will be accepted. HUB HEAD 5 YEAR FIXED TERM ASSIGNMENTS LOCATIONS: EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, ASIA & INDIA Do you do Tourism? Are you passionate about South Africa? If yes, South African Tourism has vacancies across seven (7) of its international markets to be filled by seven (7) talented individuals. South African Tourism is searching for South African Nationals who are results-driven, credible individuals with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, strong business acumen, and creative flair to join our dynamic organisation as Hub Heads reporting to the Regional General Manager. BACKGROUND Tourism is a significant economic activity in South Africa and a key economic stimulant for job creation and increasing the GDP (Gross Domestic Product). Given the importance of growing tourism, both locally and internationally, using innovative and focused strategies based on research, South African Tourism requires the service of dynamic individuals who will fit into its stimulating culture and add value to its vision of making South Africa the preferred leisure and Business Events destination in the World. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Analyse and interpret the global brand and trade strategy in the formulation of hub marketing and trade strategies; • Analyse and interpret hub research and market intelligence information to localise the hub brand and marketing strategies; • Development and implementation of the business plans for the hub to ensure plans meet the objectives and respond to the challenges of specific countries; • Management of Hub operations by continuously evaluating and monitoring ways to optimally operationalize hub strategies for greater ROI and ease of doing business; • Establish working relationships with tourism and non-tourism companies; DIRCO and influencers in the hub that would be beneficial to the implementation and achievement of SA Tourism objectives; • Establish and ensure continuous engagement with relevant stakeholders/partners to influence their buy-in into SA Tourism objectives, and strategy; • Establish communication channels with stakeholders to ensure synergies are established to maximise returns; • Establish partnerships that would provide leverage opportunities for SA Tourism; • Management of the hub budget; • Leverage on economies of scale within the hub and SA Tourism as a whole; • Ensure Public Finance Management Act and procurement regulations are adhered to; • Ensure organisational policies and procedures are adhered to; • Identify and manage operational risks; • Guiding, advising, motivating, and communicating with team members; • Manage performance of employees/employee-related matters in accordance with organisational policy; • Continuous performance management to ensure that performance contracts are effectively implemented and reviewed; • Continuous assessment of performance to identify staff development requirements; • Actively participate in management meetings, committees, and relevant governance structures. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Envisaged for the appointments, are seasoned South African National professionals with the following qualifications and Experience: • An appropriate Degree in Marketing/Business Sciences/Commercial or equivalent qualification with minimum of three 3 years at a tertiary institution; • A bias or action and data-driven decision making; • Minimum of 5 years’ operational management experience, coupled with a strategic outlook and focus; • Project Management experience; • Understanding branding dynamics; • Experience within the travel or marketing industry will be an added advantage; • Good understanding of South African Government imperatives. QUALITIES • Superior interpersonal skills- persuasive and influential; • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal; • Ability to work and negotiate with people at various levels of seniority; • Well-travelled and able to operate in various countries and markets; • Strong business acumen with an ability to operate at a strategic level; • Ability to understand and interpret data. ROLES WILL BE BASED IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES: • UK/Ireland • Central Europe – Germany • South Europe – France • North Europe – Netherlands • Australia/New Zealand – Australia • Asia Pacific – China & Japan • India Please indicate clearly on your application which region you would like your application to be considered for. Visit us @ www.southafrica.net Detailed CV to be sent to : hr@southafrica.net Closing date: 31 January 2023 Important note: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Due to a large amount of correspondence, we envisage receiving, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you have not heard from us Four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. No late applications will be accepted. Appointment of candidates will be subject to relevant qualifications checks and security clearance. REGIONAL GENERAL MANAGER: SOUTH AFRICA Do you do Tourism? Are you passionate about South Africa? If yes, South African Tourism has a vacancy for a Regional General Manager: South Africa. South African Tourism is searching for individuals who are results driven, credible individuals with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, strong business acumen and creative flair to join our dynamic organisation as the RGM: South Africa reporting into the Chief Operations Officer. BACKGROUND Tourism is a significant economic activity in South Africa and a key economic stimulant for job creation and increasing the GDP (Gross Domestic Product). Given the importance of growing tourism, both locally and internationally, using innovative and focused strategies based on research, South African Tourism requires the service of dynamic individuals who will fit into its stimulating culture and add value to its vision of making South Africa the preferred leisure and Business Events destination in the World. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Analyse and interpret the global brand and trade strategy in the formulation of regional marketing and trade strategies and plans; • Analyse and interpret regional research and market intelligence information to localise the regional brand and marketing strategies; • Oversee the development of the business plans for each regional hub to ensure plans meet the objectives and respond to the challenges of specific countries; • Develop and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; • Consolidate regional market insights and adjust performance accordingly • Identify threats and opportunities within the marketing investment framework and adjust accordingly; • Oversee the implementation of the business plan to achieve regional targets • Regional Hub Strategies: Continuously evaluate and monitor ways to optimally operationalize the regional hub strategies for greater ROI and ease of doing business; • Projects: Oversee projects for the delivery of the regional business plans. • Establish working relationship with tourism and non-tourism companies; • Establish and ensure continuous engagement with relevant stakeholders/partners to influence their buy-in into SA Tourism objectives, and strategy; • Establish communication channels with stakeholders to ensure synergies are established to maximise returns; • Establish partnerships that would provide leverage opportunities for SA Tourism; • Oversee the management of overall regional budget to ensure that projects are implemented within set budgets; • Ensure that PFMA, and procurement regulations are adhered to; • Leverage on economies of scale within the region and SA Tourism as a whole; • Ensure organisational policies and procedures are adhered to; • Manage operational risks. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Envisaged for appointment, is a seasoned professional with the following qualifications and Experience: • Graduate Degree in Marketing / Business Sciences/Commercial and/or related fields or relevant experience; • General management experience of a minimum of 5 years; • Branding - understanding branding dynamics; • Government priorities and imperatives; • Performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks, systems, and processes; • Communications and information management legislative requirements; • Government priorities and imperatives; • Performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks, systems, and processes; • Relevant legislation and regulatory requirements namely PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Frameworks on performance information and strategic plans • Communications and information management legislative requirements; • All Public Service systems. QUALITIES • Superior interpersonal skills- persuasive and influential; • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal; • Ability to work and negotiate with people at various levels of seniority; • Well-travelled and able to operate in various countries and markets; • Strong business acumen with an ability to operate at a strategic level; • Ability to understand and interpret data. Visit us @ www.southafrica.net Detailed CV to be sent to: hr@southafrica.net Closing date: 22 January 2023 Important note: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Due to a large amount of correspondence, we envisage receiving, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you have not heard from us Four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. No late applications will be accepted. Appointment of candidates will be subject to relevant qualifications checks and security clearance. REGIONAL GENERAL MANAGER: ASIA PACIFIC Do you do Tourism? Are you passionate about South Africa? If yes, South African Tourism has a vacancy for a Regional General Manager: Asia Pacific. South African Tourism is searching for individuals who are results driven, credible individuals with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, strong business acumen and creative flair to join our dynamic organisation as the RGM: Asia Pacific reporting into the Chief Operations Officer. BACKGROUND Tourism is a significant economic activity in South Africa and a key economic stimulant for job creation and increasing the GDP (Gross Domestic Product). Given the importance of growing tourism, both locally and internationally, using innovative and focused strategies based on research, South African Tourism requires the services of dynamic individuals who will fit into its stimulating culture and add value to its vision of making South Africa the preferred leisure and Business Events destination in the World. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Analyse and interpret the global brand and trade strategy in the formulation of regional marketing and trade strategies and plans; • Analyse and interpret regional research and market intelligence information to localise the regional brand and marketing strategies; • Oversee the development of the business plans for each regional hub to ensure plans meet the objectives and respond to the challenges of specific countries; • Develop and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; • Consolidate regional market insights and adjust performance accordingly • Identify threats and opportunities within the marketing investment framework and adjust accordingly; • Oversee the implementation of the business plan to achieve regional targets • Regional Hub Strategies: Continuously evaluate and monitor ways to optimally operationalize the regional hub strategies for greater ROI and ease of doing business; • Projects: Oversee projects for the delivery of the regional business plans. • Establish working relationship with tourism and non-tourism companies; • Establish and ensure continuous engagement with relevant stakeholders/partners to influence their buy-in into SA Tourism objectives, and strategy; • Establish communication channels with stakeholders to ensure synergies are established to maximise returns; • Establish partnerships that would provide leverage opportunities for SA Tourism; • Oversee the management of overall regional budget to ensure that projects are implemented within set budgets; • Ensure that PFMA, and procurement regulations are adhered to; • Leverage on economies of scale within the region and SA Tourism as a whole; • Ensure organisational policies and procedures are adhered to; • Manage operational risks. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Envisaged for appointment, is a seasoned professional with the following qualifications and Experience: • Graduate Degree in Marketing / Business Sciences/Commercial and/or related fields or relevant experience; • General management experience of a minimum of 5 years; • Branding - understanding branding dynamics; • Government priorities and imperatives; • Performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks, systems, and processes; • Communications and information management legislative requirements; • Government priorities and imperatives; • Performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks, systems, and processes; • Relevant legislation and regulatory requirements namely PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Frameworks on performance information and strategic plans • Communications and information management legislative requirements; • All Public Service systems. QUALITIES • Superior interpersonal skills- persuasive and influential; • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal; • Ability to work and negotiate with people at various levels of seniority; • Well-travelled and able to operate in various countries and markets; • Strong business acumen with an ability to operate at a strategic level; • Ability to understand and interpret data. Visit us @ www.southafrica.net Detailed CV to be sent to: hr@southafrica.net Closing date : 22 January 2023 Important note: People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Due to a large amount of correspondence, we envisage receiving, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you have not heard from us Four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. No late applications will be accepted. Appointment of candidates will be subject to relevant qualifications checks and security clearance.
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