Department of Tourism
Salary band
R 605 742
Closing date
11 September 2026
Reference
DT48/2026
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Department
Department of Tourism
Location
Pretoria
Salary
R605 742 per annum (Level 10), excludes service benefits
Requirements
A recognised NQF 6 qualification in Computer Science/Information Management / Information Technology / Information Systems / Software Development or related fields. Three to Four (3-4) years of relevant experience in software development and knowledge/ information management, of which 2 years must be at a Senior practitioner level or equivalent. Experience in Software development (C#, net, MS SharePoint) and quality assurance of content for various information dissemination platforms. Strong technical skills in database development (MS Access, SQL, Oracle, etc) and management is essential. Working knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Web technology, mobile technology. Software development, Knowledge Management, Database Development (MS Access, / SQL/Oracle) leading / managing knowledge product development and dissemination of knowledge sharing within a Web 2.0 environment. Interpretation of knowledge management frameworks and strategies. Knowledge of tourism and relevant policies, Public Finance Management Act and willingness to travel. Ability to interpret and apply policies, strategies and legislation. Ability to liaise with and coordinate stakeholder engagement. The ability to manage human and physical resources in the sub-directorate. All the legal prescripts covering ICT in the public sector and other relevant legislation. Good communication skills (written and spoken). Good negotiation and advocacy skills. Ability to control the budget of the component. Good computer literacy and use of standard packages. Ability to work under pressure. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work individually and in a team. Strategic thinking. Problem solving. Leadership (Visionary/operational), Delegation and empowerment. Planning and execution. Technical Skills. Project management. Stakeholder engagement. 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 conducting the development and maintenance of and knowledge management systems / portals; Ensuring information is always up to date and accurate on the central information repository; Conducting analysis to implement systems using world standards and best practices; Facilitating content rewriting and uploading; Facilitating updates of tourism knowledge portal modules for different sub-sectors including information sourcing , quality assurance and capturing of events, etc; Developing new Tourism Knowledge Portal / integrated tourism knowledge system pages as per needs of the tourism sector; Conducting assessments for improved design and re-engineering of knowledge systems; Coordinating the development, maintenance and quality assurance of the national tourism database and other related databases; Implementing strategies for the tourism central
Information technology skills are among the most in-demand in the South African job market. Cape Town has established itself as a significant technology hub, while Johannesburg and Pretoria host the majority of corporate IT teams. The public sector is also a major employer of IT professionals, with posts in systems administration, network management, and software development regularly advertised through DPSA and government departments. Remote work is more common in technology than in any other South African sector.
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 605 742. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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