Job Requirements
A minimum SAQA recognised qualification at NQF level 7 in Public Administration, Tourism, or a related field is required. A post-graduate qualification would be an added advantage. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Middle/Senior Managerial level within a strategy or policy development environment. Essential Skills and Knowledge: Strong understanding of strategy development and stakeholder management processes, Public Service Systems, PFMA, and other relevant legislation. Strategic thinking and leadership, planning and execution, financial management, communication, and good report writing skills. Ability to analyze operational environments and market trends, and conflict resolution skills. The role involves interaction with both internal and external stakeholders, including the Ministry, various Chief Directorates, and local governments, as well as private/public entities and provincial tourism offices. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel. One of the minimum entry requirements for SMS is the pre-entry certificate submitted prior to appointment. For more details on the pre-entry course, visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/. The candidate must complete the SMS pre-entry certificate prior to any appointment.
Duties
Reporting to the Chief Director: Policy Planning and Strategy, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the Directorate, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives. Key functions include: Strategy Development: Oversee the development of environmental scan, manage the development and review of the National Tourism Sector Strategy, and conduct benchmarking exercises. Stakeholder Management: Preside over strategy development engagements, manage stakeholder expectations, and represent the organization’s strategic interests in intergovernmental forums. Cabinet Approval: Prepare all sector strategy documents for the Cabinet cluster process, lead the development of Socio- economic Impact Assessment (SEIAS) reports, and present national strategy proposals to relevant Cabinet clusters. Implementation & Reporting: Ensure alignment of national, provincial, and local tourism strategies, monitor the implementation of the national strategy and related plans, and manage the consolidation of progress reports. Manage all the resources, operations, systems, and processes of the Directorate.
What is the Salary
R1 266 714 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package). The all- inclusive remunerative package consists of basic salary (70% of the total remuneration package), the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of basic salary), and a flexible portion that may be structured according to personal needs within a framework.
Location
Pretoria
How to Apply
Applications, quoting the relevant reference number, must be forwarded to the attention of Chief Director: HR Management and Development at Department of Tourism, Private Bag X424, Pretoria, 0001, or hand delivered at Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Road, Sunnyside, Pretoria, or by email as provided.Recruitment30@tourism.gov.za
Apply Before:
22 December 2025
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Additional Information
African and Coloured Females and People living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: 24 MONTHS (2026/2028)