DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
The Department of Tourism is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to
promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts.
APPLICATIONS:
Applications, quoting the relevant reference number must be forwarded to the Department of Tourism,
Private Bag X424, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Road, Sunnyside,
Pretoria, 0001 for the attention of Ms N Sebola
CLOSING DATE:
2 July 2012
NOTE:
In order to be considered, applications must be submitted on a Z83 form, accompanied by all required
certified copies of qualifications, Identity Document, proof of citizenship if not an RSA citizen and a
comprehensive CV (including three contactable references). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have
foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within
three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. Note: short-listed
candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine the suitability of a person for
employment.
POST:
CHIEF DIRECTOR: POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION (NDT55/2012)
SALARY:
Remuneration package of R872 214.00 per annum (all-inclusive salary package). The remuneration
package includes a basic salary (60% of package), State’s contribution to the Government Employee
Pension Fund (13% of basic salary) and a flexible portion which can be structured according to the
individual’s personal needs.
CENTRE:
Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS:
A recognised relevant 3-year qualification or an equivalent qualification plus extensive experience in a
senior management position. Postgraduate qualification in management will be an advantage. The
following qualities will be to the candidate’s advantage: Relevant experience in public policy development,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation; development of statuses, development of norms and
standards; strategic stakeholder relations management; development and implementation of sector
strategies; and intergovernmental programme co-ordination.
Candidate Profile: Dynamic leader with proven strategic management and leadership skills. Experience in
management of human resources, financial resources, projects and programmes. Good communication
skills (verbal and written). Good interpersonal, co-ordination and stakeholder liaison skills. Clear
understanding of the Tourism sector in South Africa and globally. Knowledge of the policy environment
within which tourism operates is critical. Client orientated. Candidates are expected to be familiar with the
Public Service environment.
DUTIES:
Provide overall strategic management and leadership to the Chief Directorate: Policy Development and
Evaluation. Manage the implementation of the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS). Coordinate
development and implementation of responsible tourism strategies. Ensure effective implementation of BBBEE Act within the tourism sector. Lead the development and implementation of policy, regulations,
norms and standards within the tourism sector. Monitor and evaluate trends within the sector. Conduct
impact assessments on tourism sector initiatives. Manage stakeholder relations and facilitate
intergovernmental coordination. Oversee general administration and management of processes for the
Chief Directorate.
ENQUIRIES :
Mr AM Mafanele, Tel: 012 444 6135
Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
For more information, please visit our website at www.tourism.gov.za Call Centre: 086 111 2468.