Job Requirements
A minimum SAQA recognised qualification at NQF level 7 in Economics/Business Studies or related field. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Middle/Senior Managerial level in in investment facilitation, promotion, economic diplomacy, or investor stakeholder relations. Essential Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of tourism management and development, the economic environment, and the investment environment. Essential skills include project management, stakeholder management, strategic planning, financial management, and human resource management. 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 appoinment. For more details on the pre-entry course, visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The 128 candidate must complete the SMS pre-entry certificate prior to any appointment.
Duties
Reporting to the Chief Director: Destination Planning and Investment Co- ordination, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the Directorate, ensuring alignment with departmental objectives. Key functions include: Coordinate Investment Promotion: Compile an investment project portfolio and conduct project appraisals. Market investment opportunities. Facilitate and manage strategic funding partnerships. Manage Investor Relations: Maintain a pipeline of investment projects. Facilitate investments with all three spheres of government and the private sector. Provide aftercare services to both new and existing investors. 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
EE African and Coloured Females and People living with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.