Job Vacancies at Department Of Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• 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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REQUIREMENTS :

• A recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in International Relations/ Development Economics/Economics/ Tourism or related field.
• 3-5 years’ relevant working experience in International Relations/ Tourism or related field of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level. Knowledge of International Relations.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the identification and assessment of prioritised areas in terms of national tourism interests, coordinating these national priorities through bilateral relations with prioritised countries,
• coordinating the implementation strategy and plans for signed international agreements in the field of tourism undertaking desk top research to identify international best practices’ regularly engaging with relevant international counterparts, providing regular progress reports, drafting relevant documents such as submissions, letters, briefing notes, etc,
• supporting relevant stakeholder consultation, facilitating participation in bilateral forums with prioritised countries, facilitating capacity building initiatives, and liaising with Embassies and High Commissions. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration and Economics.
• 3-5 years’ relevant working experience in International Relations or Tourism or related fields, of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the identification and assessment of prioritised areas in terms of national interests; coordinating national priorities through bilateral relations with prioritised countries; coordinating the implementation strategy; assisting in the alignment of the implementation strategy with national priorities;
• assisting in coordinating international terms of reference to identify best practices; facilitating the process of identifying a point of interface with prioritised countries; assisting in the continuous reporting in terms of level of agreements reached; enforcing alignment to framework for stakeholder consultation; assisting in engaging stakeholders and identifying areas of analysis;
• coordinating the process of stakeholder engagements; assisting in making inputs and participation at bilateral forums with prioritised countries; communicating terms of reference for bilateral relations; assisting in identifying the capacity building initiatives to enhance national priorities; assisting in assessing the regional values and interests for proactive integration;
• facilitating participation from regions to identify areas of development; assisting in coordinating strategic plans for bilateral engagements; assisting in facilitating the alignment of strategic plans with the national priorities; facilitating strategic partnerships with prioritised countries. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in International Relations/ Politics and/or Tourism. 3-5 years’ relevant working experience in International Relations, Politics and/or Tourism of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level. Knowledge of International Relations.

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the development of strategic plans for multilateral engagements; assisting in reviewing the strategic plans in line with the national priorities; coordinating strategic partnerships with prioritised organisations/ countries; facilitating the development of the stakeholder consultation framework;
• assisting with engagement with stakeholders and identifying areas of analysis; coordinating the process of stakeholder consultation; maintaining of the multilateral engagements database for the Department; updating the database on a continuous basis; retrieving information for the database when required for use; assisting in undertaking research to identify international best practices;
• facilitating identification of point of interface and regularly engaging with prioritised organisations/ countries; liaising with relevant international organisations and diplomatic missions, drafting relevant documents such as submissions, briefing notes, letters, internal memos, etc, providing regular progress reports. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in Tourism Management or equivalent. 
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant work experience in a relevant environment. Knowledge of the tourism/ tourist guiding sector will be an advantage.
• Proven administrative experience. Ability to provide administrative support for all projects. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will provide administrative and coordination support for initiatives aimed at the growth and development of the tourist guiding sector. This includes assisting with the planning and coordination of stakeholder workshops on legislation, as well as capacity-building and consultation sessions addressing identified gaps and proposed solutions.
• The incumbent will support the legislative review process by assisting with the drafting of documents outlining sector challenges, proposed amendments, and implementation plans, and by coordinating related processes in collaboration with the Legal Services unit. The role further involves supporting the development of strategies, policies, norms and standards for the sector; providing ongoing administrative support to Provincial Registrars and Registration Officials; and assisting with conducting needs analysis to identify skills gaps within the sector.
• The incumbent will also assist in developing and monitoring training programmes for both existing tourist guides and new entrants, ensuring that agreed deliverables and timeframes are met. Responsibilities also include coordinating logistical arrangements for stakeholder engagements; performing secretariat functions, including minute-taking and tracking action items; and assisting with the compilation of draft monthly and quarterly reports based on information received from provinces.