Requirements
An appropriate three-year NQF 7 qualification in Political Science/ Public Administration or a relevant NQF 7 qualification. Five years’ working experience in government and parliamentary work of which three years must be at managerial (Assistant Director) level. Knowledge of the PFMA, the 104 Constitution, Money Bills, Tourism Act and Regulations, Treasury Regulations and guidelines, the National Assembly, National Council of Provinces as well as Joint Seatings. Sound and in-depth knowledge of the political, parliamentary and cabinet processes in South Africa. Working knowledge of parliamentary rules and procedures (tabling questions, introduction of legislation etc). Political acumen. Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the executive authority’s portfolio. Understanding of the communications environment. Working knowledge of the media. Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant HR prescripts and application as well as understanding of the legislative framework governing the public service. Knowledge of MISS and applications of other security matters and regulations at Parliament. Ability to work under pressure. Good coordination and facilitation skills. Good communication skills. Good time management skills. Good Executive office management skills. Good computer skills. A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for rendering parliamentary services on behalf of the Department and SAT; monitor parliamentary programmes of the tourism Portfolio Committee and advice the department and its entity on legislative processes, and parliamentary rules, policies and procedures; monitoring parliamentary documents to keep the department and SAT informed on any action that has a bearing on its portfolio; ensuring that the department and SAT are briefed on decisions taken by relevant parliamentary structures; tabling all required reports timeously on behalf of the department and SAT according to the Rules of Parliament; monitoring the Acts that have an impact on the Department’s output; monitor and inform the department and SAT on possible issues that might be raised by parliament/relevant committee; compiling reports on parliamentary matters for Management meetings; compiling a tracking system to monitor all parliamentary matters; communicating parliamentary programmes to the department and SAT; coordinate relevant documents and presentation required for parliamentary events/meetings; coordinating, manage and process all departmental, SAT and other stakeholders’ submissions/briefing documents to Parliament; managing and processing of parliamentary documents in compliance with Parliament’s guidelines and programmes; ensuring that responses and reports are quality assured to reflect correct information, advice on matters requiring further attention before tabling to Parliament; controlling the overall packing and dispatching of official documents for parliamentary sessions; coordinating oversight visits to the department’s projects in provinces; identifying parliamentary questions with implications to the department and communicate the contents and deadlines to the department; liaising with the Parliamentary Questions Office regarding the questions referred to the Minister to ensure its relevance to the mandate of the department; managing and overseeing the approval of submissions by the DG on replies according to the Parliament’s prescripts; ensuring replies are checked for factual correctness, proof read and submitted for ministerial approval; managing the process of uploading parliamentary questions on the website; maintaining good working relationships with key stakeholders and other parliamentary structures; fostering a co-operative relationship with relevant parliamentary structures; attending portfolio and Select Committees as well as other parliamentary structure meetings; ; manage the DG’s parliamentary office; assets and staff allocated to the office; manage the use and maintenance of the official vehicle in the Cape Town office; serving as a Transport Control Officer for ODG in Cape Town; manage the performance and appraisal of staff the DG’s office.
Salary
R896 436 per annum, (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)
Apply before 21 November 2025
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 deliver at Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Road, Sunnyside, Pretoria or by email as provided. CLOSING DATE : 21 November 2025, 16:30 (Late applications will not be considered)