ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Job Overview

An Assistant Director: Product Development position is available at Head Office in Polokwane (Level 09, Salary R487 197 – R573 897 per annum). The successful candidate will develop commercial frameworks, strategies, and master plans for reserves, conduct eco-tourism feasibility studies, manage procurement documentation in line with public sector legislation, and drive revenue enhancement through tourism product development. Requirements include an NQF 6 qualification in Tourism, Marketing, Hospitality, Business Management, or Project Management, plus 3 years of experience including 2 years in a supervisory role, a valid driver's license, and no criminal record.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12
• NQF 6 qualification in Tourism, Marketing, Hospitality, Business Management, Project Management, or equivalent commerce-related qualification as recognized by SAQA
• Minimum of three (3) years working experience in Tourism, Marketing, Hospitality, Business Management, or Project Management fields
• Minimum of two (2) years in a supervisory position
• No criminal record
• Valid driver's license (with the exception of persons with disabilities)
• Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply directives, policy, guidelines, and environmental legislation
• Analytical skills and experience in preparing and interpreting feasibility studies
• Expertise in tourism planning and management, conflict management, and problem solving
• Strong communication, negotiation, report writing, project management, customer relationship management, people management, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop framework to guide commercial development in each reserve
• Develop commercial development strategies with clear and practical revenue potentials for each reserve
• Develop commercial master plans as part of integrated reserve management plan for each reserve in line with Municipal IDP’s
• Conduct eco-tourism business analysis (feasibilities) and market trends within eco-tourism industry
• Prepare commercialization procurement documentation in accordance with best industry practice and public sector procurement legislation, policies, and guidelines
• Preparation of CPPP draft agreements and maintain close liaison with Government Technical Advisory Centre (GTAC)
• Include mechanisms in draft agreements to measure performance of each concession
• Develop necessary investor communication and mobilization
• Provide technical support and professional management of the entire procurement process as well as quality and integrity thereof
• Research and profile products and their commercial attributes in each reserve
• Research and develop tourism activities and facilities in the reserves
• Develop product packages and pricing strategies to enhance revenue
• Manage and analyze concession performance and beneficiation
• Conduct and facilitate commercial resources use in relevant reserves
• Facilitate participation of affected stakeholders in all planned projects to ensure project sustainability
• Contribute to the development of infrastructure necessary to implement the integrated master plan for each reserve

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