SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR: AFRICA HUB An exciting opportunity exists for an Administrative Coordinator to join our Tourism Execution in the Africa Central, East, and Land markets which is based at our Head Office in Sandton. This position reports to the Regional General Manager: Africa. 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. Administration: Assist in implementing agreed projects according to set requirements; Obtain budget votes and relevant information prior to implementing all projects; Assist Project Managers in successfully executing business plan objectives; Be an administrative point of contact for the Africa Hub team. Finance Administration: Process requisitions and ensure they are loaded timeously; Check vote allocations are in line with the description of services; Ensure compliance in terms of expenditure; Review encumbrances reports, receipt, and close POs in consultation with the project owners; Ensure all required documentation adhered to procurement procedures and policies; Ensure all documentation are in line with the business plans; Submitting staff claims, when applicable. Supplier Management: Liaise with suppliers, agencies, and finance to facilitate the processing of the POs and payment; Assist project managers on requirements of supplier registration; Ensure the team complies with SAT finance and procurement policies; Alert SCM and legal on contracts prior to them expiring; Match invoices with contracts to ensure compliance with the agreements; Facilitate and liaise with Supply Chain Management regarding market RFPs, where relevant; Keep track of communication agency financial thresholds and report quarterly to RGM. Qualifications and Experience Tertiary Admin or related Qualification; Marketing / Tourism or related tertiary qualification will be an advantage; Competent with Oracle ERP System for finance and procurement. Minimum of 2 years marketing or administrative experience or related knowledge of South Africa; Competent with MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Internet, Social Networking, and related IT environment. Visit us @ www.southafrica.net Enquiries : Lerato Shawane Detailed CV to be sent to : hr@southafrica.net Closing date : 31 March 2023 Should you have not heard from us within two weeks after closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. South African Tourism is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from individuals living with disabilities are welcome. No late applications will be accepted.
TRADE RELATIONS OFFICER Are you passionate about South Africa, travel and tourism? If yes, a vacancy exists, South African Tourism is searching for a result result-driven individual with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, strong business acumen and creative flair to join our dynamic organisation and drive our trade and sales strategy execution as a Trade Relations Officer for our US office. KEY OUTPUTS: Assist in Executing Annual Trade and Sales Plan and Activations Coordinate and support execution of annual strategic trade and sales plan; Coordinate seamless execution of the trade sales plan across the US & Canada following an approved annual timetable of activations; Track activations and contribute to periodic performance reports and feedback on monthly activations and annual trade sales plans; Participate in key trade events including but not limited to roadshows and trade shows; Ensure collaboration between trade sales and marketing comms plan for seamless communication and execution in market; Hosting trade in country, development of itineraries and facilitating of travel arrangements in line with policy; Trade training, including in person and virtual events and engagements. Building and Maintaining Relationships Identify and maintain a database of Trade and related stakeholders; Assist with the execution of the Trade, Sales and Stakeholder Annual Engagement Plan; Cultivate, develop new and maintain existing business relationships with travel trade and related stakeholders; Communicate annual trade sales plans to trade in line with SA Tourism objectives and key account management principles; Organise and attend regular meetings (virtual or in person) with key Trade; Assist with trade communication plan. Engage Trade Distribution Partners Support the execution of approved strategy for working with North American outbound travel industry; Identify new trade partners for activations, hosting, training and events; Help build, maintain and grow trade database via CRM platform; Help identify potential partnership sales agreements according to goals and outputs identified for each trade partner; Regularly review relationships with trade partners and support verification that agreements are implemented according to contract deliverables; Ensure signed contracts are legally compliant and regularly updated. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Establish, support and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to promote the South African brand through collaboration and partnerships with trade. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Trade Relations Management, Tourism Management, Sales and Marketing or equivalent. English language proficiency. Business acumen. At least 2 years working experience in Trade Relations, Tourism sales or marketing, or equivalent. Travel and Tourism experience would be beneficial Ability to regularly travel domestically and internationally Highly detail oriented Creative trade marketing and writing skills a plus Event planning, development of marketing materials and travel planning skills a plus American Citizens ONLY KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF: US/Canada government priorities and imperatives. Performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting frameworks, systems and processes. Communications and information management legislative requirements. Public Service systems related to the Travel and Tourism Industry. Skills: analytical; communication; presentation skills, creative; interpersonal; organisational. Attributes: creative thinker, process improvement, innovation, customer service orientation, resilience, interpersonal sensitivity, team work. Visit us @ www.southafrica.net/us Please send your detailed C.V. to: hr@southafrica.net Closing date: 24 March 2023. No late applications will be accepted Should you have not heard from us within three weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. South African Tourism does not offer Work Permit sponsorship. Applications from NON-US based applicants will not be considered.
HEAD: GOVERNANCE, RISK, COMPLIANCE, LEGAL AND COMPANY SECRETARY An exciting opportunity exists for an individual to advise SA Tourism’s Executive Committee, Board and Board committees on all matters related to regulatory risk, governance, compliance and legal. The successful candidate will need proactively engage with the relevant National Government department and Regulatory Entities. Furthermore, the role is responsible to direct and lead the legal, governance and compliance team of SA Tourism. The vacancy is based at South African Tourism’s Home Office in Sandton and reports to the Board of South African Tourism. 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: Governance, Compliance, Internal Control and Risk Management Keep under review all corporate governance arrangements or developments which might impact the Board; Ensure that the Executive committee, Board and Board Committees are fully briefed on all governance matters and has regard to them when taking decisions; Provide advice and guidance to the Executive committee, Board and Board Committees on all matters of governance, statutory requirements, laws, regulations risk, compliance, duties and responsibilities, and business conduct; Monitor changes in relevant legislation and advise the Executive Committee, Board and Board Committees; Conduct and maintain provisions of the SA Tourism mandate; Manage and reconcile conflicting views in relation to governance issues; Ensure that SA Tourism staff and the Executive Committee, Board and Board Committees remain compliant with applicable standards of corporate governance and has the necessary infrastructure to support the governance rationale and governance framework; Develop and oversee the systems that ensures SA Tourism complies with all applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements; Policy and charter maintenance, compilation, and implementation; Managing and compiling of content of the governance report of the Annual Report. Company Secretariat Support Evaluation of Board and Board committees; Manage induction of Board and Board Committees members (Directors); Manage Executive Committee, Board and Board committee meetings in compliance with regulatory requirements, including notice of meetings, agendas preparing meeting packs, dissemination of information, coordinating attendance at meetings, etc; Secretary to the Board and its Committees including the Remuneration and Nominations Committee, Audit and Risk Committee and Finance Committee; Liaising with Chair, Board members and being the first point of contact on Board business; Preparing and planning the Annual meetings including Executive Committee and board Annual Lekgotla. Oversight of Corporate Legal Services Manage the provision of legal input into contractual resources (drafting, negotiations and/or reviewing of contracts); Manage the provision of legal advice and opinions verbally or written; draft legal opinions; represent SAT in legal forums where required; Management of external legal service providers; Manage the development of policy, frameworks, and regulations for SA Tourism with strategic information that can inform improvement of frameworks, business processes, policies, procedures, and systems that manage business operations; Review and assess compliance of SA Tourism policies and procedures to applicable South African and international legislation, identify policy gaps and review policies and/ or employee handbooks; Oversee and maintain key company information, executive decisions taken, standard practices and policy updates for good governance; Review meeting materials prior to presentation and ensure compliance with the company’s document retention policy. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, Executive Committee, Board and Board Committees, external regulators, and advisors; Communicate and engage relevant stakeholders on directions and decisions taken by the business; Interface with the Executive Committee, Board, Board Committees, and respective management members to monitor and measure the services provided by the governance, risk, compliance, legal and company secretariat; Operate within delegated authorisations; Participate in various meetings and provide comments/ opinions; Adhere at all times to the values of the SA Tourism; Provide input in the preparation of monthly reports and make presentations as required; Positively support the implementation of all Executive Committee, Board, Board committee and CEO decisions. Qualifications and Experience LLB and/or relevant suitable qualification; Admission as an advocate and/or attorney of the High Court; Admission as a Chartered Secretary; Certified or Chartered Director Certification from IoDSA; A post graduate degree in Law and/or Business Administration and registered with the Chartered Institute of Secretariat will be an added advantage; 8-10 years’ experience in corporate legal and/or company secretarial role of which at least 5 years should be in a managerial position; Ability to work in teams and deliver on set objectives is essential. Knowledge and Understanding of: All relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service including the PFMA, Treasury Regulations and other relevant legislation; Knowledge of Corporate Governance principles, practices, and application of King IV; Applicable Professional Membership. Qualities Attention to detail; Critical thinking; Innovative forward thinker; Strategic thinker; Ethical; Excellent interpersonal relations; Customer focus; Excellent negotiation and mediation skills; A team player; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Problem-solving skills. Visit us @ www.southafrica.net Detailed CV and cover letter to be sent to : hr@southafrica.net Closing date : 24 March 2023 South African Tourism is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from persons living with disabilities are encouraged. Should you have not heard from us within two weeks after submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. No late applications will be accepted. Comments are closed.
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