Job Openings at Department Of Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• A recognised NQF Level 7 qualification in Tourism/Development Economics or related studies. 5 years of relevant experience in tourism infrastructure related management of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the development and enhancement of tourism products across the IGR framework and in collaboration with industry; Auditing strategic tourism infrastructure across destination South Africa and prioritise those in need of urgent upgrades in preparation for target markets; Facilitating engagement with relevant authorities and identify interventions; Coordinating resource mobilisation for the identified products;
• Managing the identification and improvement of technology needs of product development; Doing a trend analysis of deployment of visitor enhancement technologies at various tourism sites; Engaging of operators of various product offerings on visitor friendly technologies; Coordinating resource mobilisation for implementation of visitor friendly technologies; Providing a strategic liaison and partnership function for product development; Researching product development donor funding opportunities; Liaising and advise community product owners on product development issues; Facilitating access to market and growth opportunities for community product owners. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A recognised NQF Level 7 qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation or related field. A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage. Five (5) years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of which three (3) years must be at a supervisory level. Knowledge of relevant Acts and Prescripts.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, reviewing and implementing the Departmental Monitoring and Evaluation Framework; Ensuring research is conducted to develop and review M&E frameworks and guidelines; Aligning Departmental M&E Framework with Government-Wide M&E Framework; Ensuring the implementation of Departmental M&E Framework; Developing and reviewing Departmental Evaluation Plan (DEP), Conducting consultations to identify projects and programmes for evaluation; Providing secretariat support for the departmental evaluation committees; Participating at National Evaluation Committees and government M&E forums; ; Conducting evaluation on programmes and projects identified and implemented by the Department; Ensuring the evaluation of departmental programmes and projects in line with departmental M&E framework and guidelines;
• Developing proposals for evaluations to be conducted; Developing methodology, indicators and data collection tools for evaluation studies; Conducting site visits and data collection for evaluations; Conducting data quality assurance and analysis for M&E; Developing evaluation reports with clear recommendations, implementation and improvement plans; Ensuring implementation of the Improvement Plans after evaluations; Assisting with training on methodology and data collection for evaluations; Developing a data management system for M&E; Developing briefing and advisory reports on M&E; Managing staff in the evaluation unit. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A recognised NQF Level 7 qualification in Public Management /Social Science/ Development or Policy Studies / Business Management. Post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• 5 years relevant experience in stakeholder management, administrative and secretariat services, policy studies, research and project management, of which 3 years must be at supervisory management. Other requirements include B-BBEE Management Development Programme Certificate.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the secretariat and oversight functions for the Tourism Transformation Council of South Africa (TTCSA); Acquiring quarterly reports from the TTCSA; Analysing quarterly TTCSA’s reports for compliance with planning prescripts; Developing Council reports for submission to DG, Deputy Minister and Minister on quarterly basis; Arranging quarterly B-BBEE reporting meetings between the Council and Deputy Minister/ Minister; Facilitating the transfer of budget from the Department to the TTCSA on annual basis;
• Ensuring timely preparation, consolidation and distribution of documents for meetings of Council with the Deputy Minister/Minister; Preparing minutes of Council meetings with the Deputy Minister/ Minister; Ensuring effective follow-ups on all actions from minutes and implementation of decisions and develop regular progress reports; Keeping full and proper records of all minutes and expenditures of the Council on the allocated budget; Overseeing the management of Tourism B-BBEE stakeholders; Developing and maintaining stakeholders database and foster good relations with all stakeholders; Monitoring and evaluating engagements with stakeholders and develop reports with recommendations;
• Identifying challenges of stakeholders in complying with the Tourism B-BBEE Codes and recommend substantive mechanism to address them; Developing and implementing empowering programmes for targeted groups in partnership with appropriate tourism stakeholders; Serving as the liaison officer between the Council and the Department; Raising awareness on Tourism Transformation Policy; Developing and implementing stakeholder consultation plan to raise awareness on transformation policies/ Amended Tourism B-BBEE Sector Codes in all provinces; Making logistical arrangements for workshops, including booking venues, speakers and content; Developing and updating web-based content on Tourism Transformation B-BBEE Codes and empowerment initiatives;
• Presenting content on transformation/ Tourism B-BBEE Codes to stakeholders and respond to general queries thereof; Managing frequently asked questions on transformation matters/ Amended Tourism B-BBEE Codes and develop a report quarterly; Implementing Transformation Strategy; Facilitating development of Transformation Strategy for the department; Analysing and presenting the Transformation Strategy to tourism stakeholders; Submitting Transformation Strategy for approval by management; Designing and distributing the Transformation Strategy documents to stakeholders in the sector; Identifying priority projects from the Transformation Strategy to fast-track inclusivity; Developing an annual report on the implementation of the Transformation Strategy. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in Human Resources/Labour Relations/ Labour Law or Law. A minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience in the appropriate environment of which 2 years should be on a senior practitioner level or equivalent. Knowledge of relevant Acts and Prescripts. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating disciplinary processes; Ensuring registration of misconduct cases; Implementing outcomes of the Financial Misconduct Committee’s (FIMCO) decisions; Facilitating the appointment of investigators, initiators and presiding officers; Conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct and compile reports; Formulating charges of misconduct and preparing submissions; Preparing witness and initiating cases; Receiving presiding officer’s reports and drafting submissions; Communicating the outcome of the disciplinary hearing; Preparing submissions to the Minister of his delegate if appeal has been lodged; Capturing the outcome of disciplinary hearings on PERSAL; Processing of referred Harassment Cases; Facilitating and coordinating grievances and dispute resolutions;
• Ensuring registration of grievances; Facilitating the appointment of investigating officers; Co-ordinating the finalisation of grievances; Conducting investigations or convening conciliation or mediation meetings where appropriate; Receiving investigations officer’s reports and drafting submissions for approval; Communicating the outcome of the grievance to the aggrieved employee; Routing grievances to the Minister if employee remained dissatisfied; Recording receipts of disputes referral forma and notices from Council and Commission; Preparing documentary evidence on disputes; Coordinating the attendance of the dispute’s jurisdiction, condonation, representation, etc.; Advising implementation outcomes of the proceedings; Facilitating the promotion of sound relations between employer, trade unions and employees; Facilitating two (2) trainings per annum; Identifying priority areas within the department requiring training;
• Compiling training plan; Conducting impact assessment report; Conducting benchmarking exercises within the relevant institutions; Monitoring employee relations trends in terms of collective bargaining internally (DBC) and externally Council; Providing written or oral advice to management and officials; Coordinating and providing technical and secretarial services to the Departmental Bargaining Chamber (DBC); Coordinating four (4) DBC’s per annum; Establishing the employer’s availability for DBC meetings; Circulating the relevant documents to the Chamber Administrator; Taking minutes during the Task Team meetings, bi-laterals and multi-laterals and follow up on inputs made; Liasing with policy drafters for availability for the DBC; Obtaining policies, presentations and documents from drafters; Coordinating logistics for DBC and Bi-laterals venue, parking, communication; Securing a mandate where needed; Circulating the yearly meeting schedule to DG and organised labour;
• Ensuring that statical reports are compiled; Ensuring that databases of grievances and misconduct cases are updated regularly; Ensuring that six monthly grievances statistics are compiled and submitted to the Public Service Commission (PSC); Ensuring that annual financial misconduct report is compiled to the PSC; Ensuring that quarterly reports on Employee Relations (ER) cases are compiled and submitted to the Department of Public Service Administration (DPSA); Ensuring that monthly and quarterly reports are compiled for management. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in Social Work Psychology. 3-4 years relevant experience in the field of employee health and wellness, of which 2 years must be at Senior Practitioner level or equivalent. Active registration with a statutory/ professional body such as SACSSP or HPCSA. Basic knowledge of EAP programmes. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for Conducting initial assessment and to refer to EAP contracted Service Providers for further management based on the need of the employee; Offering trauma debriefing after critical incidents; Coordinating stress management and resilience building workshops; Conducting exit interviews with employees referred by Service benefits;
• Coordinating individual and organisational wellness initiatives in accordance with DPSA EHW Strategic Framework; Coordinating and monitoring sports and recreational activities in the department; Monitoring the management of HIV, STI and TB related cases; Monitoring the coordination and implementation of workplace HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) campaigns to promote early detection, prevention, and access to treatment services; Monitoring the coordination of HIV, STIs and TB related programmes, including education, awareness campaigns, and prevention initiatives, in alignment with the health calendar and National Strategic Plan on HIV, TB and STIs;
• Monitoring the management of communicable and non-communicable diseases in the department; Monitoring co-ordination of health awareness sessions in accordance with the health calendar; Monitoring the management of employee with chronic illnesses and provide support where necessary including PILIR; Monitoring the coordination of Health and Wellness screenings in the department; Coordinating mental health awareness initiatives; Monitoring the management of injury on duty and internal health consultations; Monitoring facilitation of walkabouts in identification of Occupational hazards and risk assessment; Monitoring the coordination of Health Risk Assessments (HRA); Coordinate SHERQ committee meetings quarterly; Managing OHS :representatives in the department. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A grade 12 certificate or equivalent. No Experience required.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for processing bookings for travel and accommodation; Receiving the travel requisitions from all travellers in the Department; Verifying correctness and submit to Travel Management Companies; Receiving and checking the quotations from the Travel Management Companies; Checking proper completion of transport request forms (VA26A) before issuing the order; Communicating discrepancies to the travellers; Registering all VA26A that are received during the day; Issuing official orders to the Travel Management Companies and other travel service providers;
• Following up on vouchers and confirmations with service providers; Receiving and updating travellers profiles; Attending and resolving travel related queries and escalate where necessary; Verifying and processing RFQs; Receiving RFQs via email and verify for correctness; Communicating discrepancies to travellers; Sending RFQs to Travel Management Company; Attending and resolving RFQ queries and escalate where necessary; Filing of travel documents; Opening new files each financial year according to ND number and directorate; Filing VA26A in respective files; Assisting with payments; Receiving and verifying invoices; Verifying invoices with original travel requests; Creating BAS payment advices per account; Submitting to manager for verification.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A grade 12 certificate or equivalent. No Experience required. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for Physical movement of furniture and equipment in the office; Receiving email from officials requesting movement of furniture and equipment; Completing asset forms/movement form (BAMV); Moving office furniture and equipment to correct location; Signing off the movement form by both the end user and asset official; Updating asset register; Printing the inventory control sheet; Signing off the inventory control sheet by both the end user and asset official; Inventorying control sheet placed at the back of the door; Filling the assets form/movement form (BAMV); verification of Assets, spot checks and physical disposal of assets; Conducting spot checks on daily basis; verification of assets on quarterly basis;
• Compiling a list of redundant/obsolete assets for disposal; Preparing a disposal file for disposal meetings; Physical disposal of approved asset for disposal; Updating of asset register; Barcoding of assets; Replacement of fallen barcode; Updating asset register; Minoring repairs of damaged assets; Checking the correctness of the documents; Checking the custodians/end user of the asset on the system; Capturing the receipt on the Logis System and allocate asset; Signing off the simultaneous receipt for further payment processing; Random spot checks of waste; Removing wastepaper in the building. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A minimum of a Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Auditing or Business Administration and affiliation to a recognised professional body. The ideal candidate must be an independent external person with eight (8) to ten (10) years of Executive Management experience gained in one or more of the following areas:

DUTIES :

• The primary objective of the Risk Management Committee is to assist the Accounting Officer, through its oversight role, to fulfil his duties in respect of establishing and maintaining a sound risk management system. The duties of the Risk Management Committee Chairperson will include: Provide oversight on the review and monitoring of the implementation of the Risk Management Framework, Policy, Charter and Strategy. Provide guidance on the integration of risk management into planning, monitoring and reporting processes. Provide advice on setting and reviewing risk appetite, tolerance levels and anti-fraud measures..
• Chair the Risk Management Committee meetings and guide the Committee in conducting its activities in accordance with the Public Sector Risk Management Framework, the Public 1 Finance Management Act (PFMA) and King IV Report on Corporate Governance, where applicable. Provide proper and timely reports to the Accounting Officer on the state of risk management, with aspects requiring improvement accompanied by the Committee’s recommendations to address such aspects 6. Perform any other duties of the Risk Management Committee as specified in the Risk Management Committee Charter.