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 minimum SAQA NQF Level 8 post-graduate qualification in Tourism/Economics/Development Studies or related field. A relevant Master's Degree or PhD will be an added advantage; minimum of 8 years’ experience at a senior managerial level.
DUTIES :
Reporting directly to the Director-General and serving on the department’s strategic management team, the successful candidate will lead a broad and critical portfolio spanning research and knowledge management, policy and strategy, international relations, and strategic partnerships.
He/she will be: responsible for providing strategic and operational direction to the Branch; Oversee national tourism research to inform policy and strategic planning; Ensure implementation of the National Tourism Information and Monitoring Systems; Monitor and Evaluate departmental programmes against government programmes; Lead development and review of National Tourism Sector Strategy;
Coordinate integrated tourism policy across spheres of government; Coordinate the implementation of the Tourism Growth Partnership Plan; Strengthen stakeholder coordination and sector alignment; Drive South Africa’s tourism interests through bilateral and multilateral engagements; Support African regional integration an global tourism diplomacy; Promote national priorities through strategic internal cooperation; Oversee public-private working groups; Lead ministerial and parliamentary engagements; Coordinate national stakeholder consultation framework; Manage branch strategy, governance, performance and budget; Ensure sound financial, risk and human resource management.
A minimum SAQA recognised NQF level 8 qualification and 8 years’ experienceat a senior managerial level; Experience and skills in public policy are required; Experience in the corporate service environment will be a strong advantage.
DUTIES :
Reporting directly to the Director-General and serving on the department's strategic management team, the successful candidate will lead a broad and critical portfolio spanning strategy, systems, people, communications, legal support, service delivery improvement, internal controls, and branch-wide resource management. He/she will: Be responsible for providing strategic and operational direction to the Branch;
Manage and coordinate strategic planning and implementation systems; Leading the department’s strategic Information Communications Technology support services; Providing entity oversight and interface services in support of the executive authority; Providing strategic and efficient support for Human Resource Management and Development, Labour Relations and Employee Wellness,
Facilities and Security Management; Managing the provisioning of Legal services; Leading the development and review of Departmental policies; Developing innovative digital solutions; Ensuring organisational compliance with relevant policies and prescripts; Driving service delivery and transformation programmes; Overseeing office support, logistics and auxiliary services; Ensuring effective internal controls and risk management; Manage the budget and broader resources for the Branch.
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