DOMESTIC TOURISM FACILITATION OFFICER

Job Overview

The Department of Tourism seeks a Domestic Tourism Facilitation Officer based in Pretoria. Candidates require an NQF 6 qualification in Tourism Management or Social Studies and 3 years of experience. Responsibilities include implementing domestic tourism strategies, managing stakeholder relations, supporting social tourism initiatives, and providing administrative and secretarial support. The salary is R413 001 per annum. Applications should be emailed to Recruitment5626@tourism.gov.za.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A recognised NQF 6 qualification in Tourism Management or Social Studies.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience in a related environment.
• Knowledge of domestic tourism environment.
• Understanding of Social Tourism as a tourism concept.
• Understanding of tourism and related industry policies e.g. Domestic Tourism Growth Strategy.
• Knowledge of public sector governance instruments.
• Supply Chain/procurement policies.
• InterGovernmental Relations.
• Project/event management skills.
• Strong networking and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional presentation skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Database management skills.
• Desktop research skills.
• Communication skills.
• A valid driver’s licence (Persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving will still be considered).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Administering the development and implementation of action plans to support strategy implementation, aligned to national objective.
• Coordinating the alignment of Domestic Tourism strategies and tourism sectoral strategies.
• Assisting in identifying the implementation mechanisms of tourism sector strategies.
• Developing progress reports on the implementation of tourism strategies.
• Assisting in the facilitation of impact assessment and reporting, and conducting workshops.
• Contributing to the implementation of the Domestic Tourism Growth Strategy to track and advise on line implications.
• Facilitating continuous reporting on the progress of Social Tourism growth programme.
• Conducting Social partners Stakeholder Engagements and participating in stakeholder relations management.
• Facilitating the development and maintenance of a stakeholder contact management system and database.
• Providing administrative support in the establishment of strategic partnerships to support and promote Social Tourism initiatives.
• Facilitating the schedule of external stakeholders’ activities including fora, meetings, events and conferences.
• Administering the implementation of interventions to improve access to tourism experiences and information for designated groups.
• Conducting dissemination of tourism information to the public and updating the tourism information database.
• Rendering general secretariat and logistical support services, including arranging meetings, taking notes, and compiling minutes and agendas.

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