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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: TOURISM SECTOR

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM • Western Cape Government • Ref: DEDAT 50/2025

Salary

R468 459 - R561 894 per annum (Level 09)

Requirements

    An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher
    qualification) in Commerce/Tourism/Public Administration; A minimum of 3-
    years relevant experience (Project management relating to tourism, economic
    development, public administration and tourism industry); 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. Competencies:
    Knowledge of the following: Tourism Second Amendment Act (3 of 2014) and
    applicable policies and procedures; Skills needed: Analytical thinking; Planning
    and Organisational; Problem-solving; Decision making; Creative thinking;
    Accuracy and numeracy; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word,
    Excel, PowerPoint); Communication (written and verbal); Presentation;
    Leading and supervising; Working with people; Networking; Ability to work
    independently and as part of a team' Ability to analyse, conceptualise and
    implement policy.

Duties

    Stakeholder engagements; Project Management; Maintain provincial safety
    and support mechanisms for tourists; Setting up meetings with stakeholders
    and minute taking; Assisting the public with tourism related enquiries; Report
    writing; Facilitate and coordinate tourist road signage applications. The
    following will be advantageous: Experience in the following: Project
    management; Stakeholder management; Financial management experience;
    Coordination of meetings (in-person and virtual) and events; Researching and
    tracking of tourism trends experience; Tourism safety/ destination management
    experience.

Enquiries

Ms N Losi Tel No: (021) 832 5782

How to Apply

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Source: PSV CIRCULAR 35 OF 2025 • Posted: 2025-09-30 • Closing: 2025-10-20