Director Job Vacancy in South Africa at the Ministry of Tourism in Pretoria

Reference No: NDT38/2012
Job Title: DIRECTOR
Description: DOMESTIC TOURISM – VARIOUS POSTS FOCUSING ON DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE COUNTRY
Application: Applications, quoting the relevant reference number must be forwarded for the attention of Mr E Masindi to Department of Tourism, Private Bag X424, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at Tourism House, 17 Trevena Road, Sunnyside, Pretoria, 0001
Salary: R 719 613
Salary Description: Remuneration package of R 719 613 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package consisting of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured according to personal needs within a framework).
For Attention: Mr E Masindi
Department Centre: Pretoria

Requirements:

A three-year qualification in a relevant discipline, e.g. Tourism and extensive management experience. Good knowledge of dynamics impacting on domestic tourism. Strong project management, financial management and stakeholder engagement skills. Willingness to travel. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act will be an added advantage.

Duties:

Manage the development of domestic tourism from a socio-economic perspective driving policy and strategy interventions to unlock the tourism potential of the region. Develop sector requirements from the ongoing analysis of the variables impacting on the sector’s operating environment and develop appropriate responses. Manage the working relationship between public sector stakeholders across the three spheres of government. Contribute to the facilitation of tourism infrastructure projects under the Expanded Public Works Programme. Manage projects from concept to implementation leveraging strategic partnerships from the public and private sector, with focus on niches, rural nodes, heritage and culture. Perform the liaison function for private sector stakeholders that include but not limited to hosting of events and participating at industry fora/structures. Financial and risk management of the programme and related projects.

Note:

The person appointed will be subjected to security clearance, the signing of a performance agreement, employment contract and be expected to complete a financial disclosure form annually. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a 2-day competency assessment.

Enquiries:

Ms A Potgieter Tel: 012-444 6140 / Mr T Koena 012 444 6154
Closing Date: 04 May 2012


Apply to:

http://www.tourism.gov.za:8001/Pg/VacancyHomepageMain.aspx?SiteMapNodeId=33