Deputy Director: Tourism Planning & Regulations

Requirements

An NQF 6 qualification in Tourism / Tourism Management / Travel and Tourism / Public Management / Tourism related field or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience within Tourism Sector / Public Service / Research and Planning fields of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD level). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability). Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Sound and in-debt knowledge and experience in planning and development strategies. Strategic and analytical thinking skills. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Problem solving and analysis skills. Financial management skills. Conflict management skills. Planning and coordination skills. Human resource management skills. Programme and project management skills. Policy formulation skills. Risk management skills. Performance management and measurement skills. Computer literacy. Facilitation expertise and stakeholder management. Ability and experience to successfully manage special projects.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure development of sectoral strategies and plans. Facilitate implementation of programmes to support growth of the tourism sector. Manage projects and work structures comprising public and private sector stakeholders. Contribute to policy development, sector strategic planning and business planning. Implement, oversee and assess the impact of the Tourism Growth Strategy. Provide support in the development of local economic development programmes in municipalities. Provide economic intelligence to support planning and decision making in the tourism sector. Manage the collection, organization and analysis of economic and development data to support growth of the tourism sector. Design, conduct and manage research aligned with tourism development imperatives in the province. Develop and implement tourism sector research agenda. Conduct impact assessment of activities that contribute to economic growth. Provide LED support to municipalities. Manage 159 and facilitate resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. Manage relations with stakeholders.

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