The South African Department of Tourism (NDT) is a national government entity established in 2009, tasked with developing, promoting, and regulating the tourism sector to foster economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development. It focuses on policy formulation, enhancing tourism products, and ensuring responsible, equitable tourism that benefits re...
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A recognised NQF 7 qualification in Tourism Management or related field.
Five (5) years’ relevant work experience in the field of tourism, tourist guiding and/or in the policy, legislative and compliance environment of which three (3) years must be at supervisory/ management (ASD) level.
Extensive knowledge of tourism and management experience. Knowledge of legislation and authorities pertaining to tourist guiding.
DUTIES :
The successful candidate will provide strategic input and management to strengthen compliance, governance and performance within the tourist guiding sector. This role entails implementing the strategic direction, programmes and frameworks of the component to ensure full alignment with departmental objectives, as well as overseeing the development and execution of operational plans.
The incumbent will monitor the implementation of strategic and business plans, align individual and unit performance to departmental priorities, and ensure the achievement and sustainability of agreed performance standards. The post requires driving continuous improvement of legislation, policies, norms and standards regulating the tourist guiding sector.
This includes coordinating the review and implementation of legislative and policy frameworks; ensuring alignment between departmental priorities and sector regulations; facilitating integrated planning and implementation across programmes; and strengthening compliance systems.
The incumbent will establish and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders and oversee coordinated planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting on sector interventions. The Deputy Director will also provide strategic oversight and coordination to the Office of the National Registrar and support Provincial Registrars.
This includes ensuring alignment between departmental priorities and the mandate of the National Registrar; strengthening governance, management systems and reporting mechanisms; ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory prescripts; and facilitating structured engagement and collaboration with provincial registrars and other stakeholders to advance sector development.
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