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POST 07/207 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR TOURISM
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 13 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
An appropriate SAQA recognised undergraduate NQF Level six (6) tertiary qualification in Tourism Development/Tourism Management/Tourism Marketing with a minimum 3-years functional experience in tourism environment/ economic development. A valid driving licence.
Knowledge of Tourism Second Amendment Act (3 of 2014) and applicable Tourism Policies Skills needed: Project management; Analytical thinking; Planning and Organisational; Problemβsolving; Decision making, Creative thinking, Accuracy and numeracy; Computer literacy in MS Office (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.
Duties
Stakeholder engagements, Project Management, Setting up meetings with stakeholders, Minutes taking, Assist the public with tourism related enquiries, Report writing, Data management.
Initiate and facilitate capacity-building and tourism sector awareness programmes through business processes, information and training.
Support and participate in all relevant provincial and national structures.
Assist in the development of tourism strategies and programmes in line with the national and provincial plans.
Assist in the establishment and supporting of tourism structures, give guidance to tourism structures, stakeholders and municipalities.
Assist in the facilitation and coordination of implementation of the Provincial Tourism Master plan, and engage all relevant stakeholders in the Tourism Sector.
Assist in the compilation of quarterly reports, that includes Performance information, Risk Management reports..
Perform any other work that may assigned to you by the manager.
How to apply
Email: recruitmentdedt4@mpg.gov.za
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