Job Requirements
An appropriate Bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management / BCom in Tourism and Hospitality/ Development Studies / Business Administration / Economics / Policy and Economic Development at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA.
Duties
Key Performance Areas: The successful candidate will be required to Provide strategic leadership and direction in promoting sustainable tourism growth and development in the Province Provide strategic direction on the promotion of tourism sector transformation Provide strategic leadership and guidance on tourism planning. Manage the development and implementation of tourism policies, strategies, and programmes, such as risk and integrity management, operation Sukuma Sakhe/DDM Manage human, financial resources, and assets of the Chief Directorate. Skills, Training, And Competencies: The successful candidate must have a thorough understanding of stakeholder management dynamics within the tourism industry at all levels. Knowledge and understanding of the tourism sector. Knowledge and understanding of National Tourism Sector Strategy, Provincial Tourism Master Plan, New trends on Tourism issues, Tourism Act of 2014, KwaZulu/Natal Tourism Act of 1996 as amended; White paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (BBBEE); Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP); South Africa Trade Policy Framework; Trade and Investment Act; Business Act; Industrial Development Strategy (IDS); Investment Promotion Strategy; Provincial Growth and Development Strategy (PGDS); Provincial Spatial Economic Development Strategy (PSEDS); National Development Plan (NDP); National framework for Sustainable Development; National and Provincial legislations and regulations, Public service legislation, Knowledge Management Strategies, Risk Management Processes Ethics and Integrity Management, HR processes, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act &Regulations, Service delivery (Batho Pele). Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory framework for the Public Service, e.g., the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the Public Service Act, the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Regulations, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Labour Relations Act. Skills: Ability to communicate at all levels, including Provincial Departments, Senior Management, and Private Sector Organizations. Computer literacy, time management, Research skills, Analytical thinking, Interpersonal relations, Language proficiency, Conflict Management, Presentation skills, Co-ordination, Planning and organizing, Presentation skills, Basic driving, Diplomacy, Priority Setting, Development and facilitation skills, Business planning and project management.
What is the Salary
R1 494 900 – R1 787 328 per annum (Level 14) (All-inclusive salary package to be structured under the rules of SMS)
Location
Pietermaritzburg
How to Apply
MS F F Pupuma: Tel No: (033) 264 2543 / 082 788 8330
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the KZN online e- Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs or submit their Z83 and CV directly to the following email address: kznjobs@kznedtea.gov.za All attachments for Email applications must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicating the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS), where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) list at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs.” Please
Apply Before:
4/24/2026
Reference No:
CD-TOURISM 04
Additional Information
Target: Females And People With Disabilities Who Meet The Requirements.