Assistant Director: Tourism Destination Development & Transformation

Requirements

An NQF 6 qualification in Tourism / Tourism Management / Development Studies / Ecotourism Management / Tourism Development and Management or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience 167 in the Tourism field at an Administrative Officer level. Experience in the Tourism Destination Development and Tourism Sector Coordination field will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability). Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of tourism empowerment programmes and capacity building skills. Good understanding of rural tourism development and transformation policy and legislative framework. Knowledge of tourism empowerment programmes and capacity building skills. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Computer literacy (MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.). Ability to work independently and under pressure. Project management skills. Event management and stakeholder coordination skills. Analytical and strategic thinking skills. Planning and coordination skills. Conflict management and problem-solving skills. Financial management skills. Planning and organizing skills. Personnel management.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and co-ordinate implementation of destination development and ecotourism strategies and plans in the province. Development and management of a provincial tourism spatial plan. Support development of a provincial tourism infrastructure plan including signage. Provide technical support services to community-based tourism projects. Manager route and icon development in support of provincial tourism growth strategy in the district. Management of tourism services in the region. Coordinate and support the implementation of tourism transformation programmes and related events in the district. Drafting motivations to mobilise resources for identified tourism development and reports. Coordinate stakeholder relations in the district. Implement rural tourism, culture and heritage and mass tourism strategies in the district. Identify tourism business opportunities for MSME. Manage and facilitate resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691