Assistant Director: Tourism Sector, Ref No. Dedat

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate and facilitate the creation of opportunities to influence economic growth and job creation within the tourism sector (Regulation). This post is stationed in Cape Town (CBD).

**Minimum Requirements**:
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in Commerce/Tourism/Law or Public Administration; A minimum of 3 years relevant supervisory level experience (Project management relating to tourism, economic development, public administration, or law; The tourism industry; Regulatory environment); A valid (Code B) or higher driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

**Recommendation**:
Experience in the following: Tourist Guiding industry; Supervision of staff; Compiling information for newsletters; Working with SMMEs.

**Key Performance Areas**:
Facilitate, support and implement an enabling environment for tourists in terms of the National Tourism Second Amendment Act (3 of 2014); Provide an administrative service for the unit to improve sector competitiveness and development; Facilitate the development of sector strategies and policies including the implementation thereof; Maintain networks with key stakeholders and support horizontal and vertical alignment with the tourism sector; Support and implement the market growth and promotion of the tourism sector; Participate in the unblocking of opportunities in order to achieve strategic outcome; Human Resource and Financial Management.

**Competencies**:
Knowledge of the following: Tourism Second Amendment Act (3 of 2014) and applicable policies and procedures; Skills needed: Problem-solving; Decision making; Creative thinking; Applied strategic thinking; Computer literacy in MS Office Package; Communication skills (written and verbal); Networking; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

**Remuneration**:
**R 393 711 per annum (Salary level 9).**

Note on remuneration: Employees' service benefits or obligations (13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fundcontributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

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