Jobs at Ministry of Tourism in South Africa in Pretoria

Reference No: NDT36/2012
Job Title: CHIEF DIRECTOR
Description: DEVELOPMENT IN ASIA AND AUSTRALIA
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 872 214
Salary Description:

Remuneration package of R 872 214 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. economics/business/ /international relations and extensive senior management experience. A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline would be an added advantage. Good knowledge of international relations and co-operation, and/or tourism destinations, and/or business development as well as research and analysis. Experience in e.g. working with and/or exposure to international institutions, international development and growth and policy developments. Strong strategic leadership and management abilities and an ability to think strategically with strong conceptual and analytical skills. Willingness to travel both nationally and internationally. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act would be an advantage.

Duties:

Develop systems and interfaces that facilitate international co-operation through the co-ordination of tourism policies and actions throughout international countries. Provide strategic, political and policy direction for the development of South Africa’s tourism potential in different regions of the world. Participate in relevant external multi-lateral and bi-lateral forums/structures. Advise on foreign policy and protocol related to tourism. Strengthen focused multilateral co-operation for the tourism sector. Monitor international developments and advise the Department on tourism-related issues, including the development of strategic programmes and interventions. Provide strategic and management leadership to the Chief Directorate and contribute to the cross-cutting tasks within the Branch and the Department. Financial and risk management of programmes 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