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POST 10/340 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM πŸ“ Pretoria ⏳ Closes: 10 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 10/340 # Ref: DT 18/2026

Key details

Salary
R582 444 β€’ per annum
Centre
Pretoria
Reference
DT 18/2026
Closing date
10 Apr 2026
Apply email
Recruitment1826@tourism.gov.za

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Overview
Join the Department of Tourism to lead and coordinate international relations and tourism development strategies with African and Middle Eastern countries.

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.

Knowledge of International Relations.

Knowledge of tourism management and development.

Financial management skills.

Human resource management skills.

Good presentation and communication skills. A valid driver’s licence (persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving will still be considered).


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.


How to apply

Email: Recruitment1826@tourism.gov.za

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Notes

Requirements

Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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