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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TOURISM INTEGRATION

Department of Tourism

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R 1 101 468

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

DT46/2026

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Department

Department of Tourism

Location

Pretoria

Salary

R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (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 the MMS dispensation)

Requirements

An appropriate NQF 7 qualification in Tourism Management or related qualifications. Five (5) years’ experience in tourism management field of which three (3) years must be at a supervisory level related management. Understanding of the PFMA. Ability to interact with High levels stakeholders. Understanding of tourism trends. Sound understanding of government policies. 71 Sound understanding of the NDP, NTSS. Project Coordination, Communication, Financial Management. Change Management and People Management and empowerment experience. Honesty, Integrity and good Inter- personal Relations. Negotiation Skills. Tact and Diplomacy. 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 implementing national policy, strategy and plans for tourism management in collaboration with stakeholders; Providing policy and strategy alignment of the Department’s priorities with those of stakeholders; Facilitating synergy in programmes of Department and those of stakeholders; Establishing effective collaborations and partnerships with stakeholders; Facilitating, collaborate , strengthen and manage tourism relations and cooperation with stakeholders; Providing effective coordination and cooperation with stakeholders; Facilitating and develop report on the implementation of the agreements to advance issues of tourism in identified priority areas e.g. Transport and Creative industries; Effective management of strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagements in relation to tourism integration; Ensuring the mainstreaming of tourism in the transport sector; Developing and manage the programme and interventions that support activation in the creative industry and transport sector for tourism mainstreaming; Facilitating and develop status report and verify support measures that are reported; Managing the Departmental participation in the strategic partnerships of priority areas e.g. Transport and Creative Industries; Effective stakeholder liaise to facilitate implementation of tourism programmes; Providing specific analysis to enable policy formulation and strategic interventions; Conducting research and analysis on identified priority areas to enable effective integration of tourism and Creative industries (to maximise impact and benefits); Facilitating research and development to unlock and support tourism competitiveness; Formulating and manage the component’s budget against its strategic objectives; Monitoring the implementation of the budget allocated for projects by projecting & reporting on expenditure; Ensuring that spending is maximis

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Department of Tourism. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·An appropriate NQF 7 qualification in Tourism Management or related qualifications
  • ·Five (5) years’ experience in tourism management field of which three (3) years must be at a supervisory level related management
  • ·Understanding of the PFMA
  • ·Ability to interact with High levels stakeholders
  • ·Understanding of tourism trends
  • ·Sound understanding of government policies
  • ·71 Sound understanding of the NDP, NTSS
  • ·Project Coordination, Communication, Financial Management
  • ·Change Management and People Management and empowerment experience
  • ·Honesty, Integrity and good Inter- personal Relations

Key Duties

  • ·The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing national policy, strategy and plans for tourism management in collaboration with stakeholders
  • ·Providing policy and strategy alignment of the Department’s priorities with those of stakeholders
  • ·Facilitating synergy in programmes of Department and those of stakeholders
  • ·Establishing effective collaborations and partnerships with stakeholders
  • ·Facilitating, collaborate , strengthen and manage tourism relations and cooperation with stakeholders
  • ·Providing effective coordination and cooperation with stakeholders
  • ·Facilitating and develop report on the implementation of the agreements to advance issues of tourism in identified priority areas e
  • ·Transport and Creative industries
  • ·Effective management of strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagements in relation to tourism integration
  • ·Ensuring the mainstreaming of tourism in the transport sector

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to recruitment4626@tourism.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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What is the salary for the DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TOURISM INTEGRATION position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 101 468. 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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