Assistant Director: Tourism Sector, Ref No. DEDAT 08/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate and facilitate the development of Tourism products and experiences.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Commerce/Tourism/Law or Public Administration; A minimum of 3-years administrative experience (Project management relating to tourism, economic development, public administration or law; the tourism industry; Regulatory environment); A valid (Code B) or higher driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Experience in the following: Project management; Stakeholder management; Coordination of meetings (in-person and virtual) and events; Researching and tracking of tourism trends and Compiling information for newsletters experience.

Key Performance Areas    

• Stakeholder engagements; Project Management; Setting up meetings with stakeholders; Minute taking; Assisting the public with tourism related enquiries; Report writing; Data management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Tourism Second Amendment Act (3 of 2014) and applicable policies and procedures; Skills needed: Analytical thinking; Planning and Organisational; Problem-solving; Decision making; Creative thinking; Accuracy and numeracy; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication (written and verbal); Presentation; Leading and supervising; Working with people; Networking; Ability to work independently and as part of a team' Ability to analyse, conceptualise and implement policy.