Tourism Vacancies

ANNEXURE K

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
The Department of Tourism is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. It is our intention to
promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts.

APPLICATIONS : Applications, quoting the relevant reference number, must be forwarded to the
attention of Chief Director: HR Management and Development at Department
of Tourism, Private Bag X424, Pretoria, 0001, or hand delivered at Tourism
House, 17 Trevenna Road, Sunnyside, Pretoria, or by email as provided.
CLOSING DATE : 10 April 2026 by 16:30 (Late applications will not be considered)
NOTE : Application must include a Z83 form and CV only. The electronic application

must be in PDF format and made up of a single document file. Indicate the
correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your
email. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted
on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the
internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect
application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s)
advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and

must be fully completed, initialled, and signed by the applicant as instructed
below. Failure to fully complete, initial, and sign the Z83 form will lead to the
disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of
Section A, B, C, and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G
(Due to the limited space on the Z83, it is acceptable for applicants to refer to
their CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that
prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered, and the declaration

signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous
experience, if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form are
required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies
of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the
interview, following the communication from Human Resources, and such
qualifications (s) and other related documents (s) will be in line with the
requirements of the advert. Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications

must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Applicants who do not
comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as
applications received late, will not be considered. Correspondence will be
limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates, including the
SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical
exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical

and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct)
assessment. Candidates will further be subjected to a personnel suitability
check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification
verification, and employment verification). Some of the interviewed candidates
for Senior Management level vacancies may be subjected to a 2-day
competency assessment that will test generic competencies. Appointment
validity will be conditional to signing of the employment contract, performance

agreement, and annual financial disclosure, and must attain a security
clearance (vetting) applicable to the post. The Department reserves the right
not to make an appointment. You are consenting to the Department of Tourism
processing your personal information, subject to POPIA, by applying for this
post.

OTHER POSTS

POST 10/338 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TOURIST GUIDING COMPLIANCE REF NO: DT
16/2026

SALARY : R1 059 105 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package consisting of a
basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension
Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured according to the MMS

dispensation)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A recognised NQF 7 qualification in Tourism Management or related field. Five
(5) years’ relevant work experience in the field of tourism, tourist guiding and/or
in the policy, legislative and compliance environment of which three (3) years
must be at supervisory/ management (ASD) level. Extensive knowledge of

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tourism and management experience. Knowledge of legislation and authorities
pertaining to tourist guiding. Knowledge of labour and financial legislations and
regulations. Understanding of the PFMA and Public Sector legislation. Sound
understanding of government policies. Sound understanding of the NDP,
NTSS. Research and analysis skills. Stakeholder engagement skills. People

management and empowerment skills. Excellent communication and
negotiation skills. A valid driver’s licence (Candidates with disabilities that
prevent them from driving will be considered).
DUTIES : The successful candidate will provide strategic input and management to
strengthen compliance, governance and performance within the tourist guiding
sector. This role entails implementing the strategic direction, programmes and
frameworks of the component to ensure full alignment with departmental

objectives, as well as overseeing the development and execution of operational
plans. The incumbent will monitor the implementation of strategic and business
plans, align individual and unit performance to departmental priorities, and
ensure the achievement and sustainability of agreed performance standards.
The post requires driving continuous improvement of legislation, policies,
norms and standards regulating the tourist guiding sector. This includes
coordinating the review and implementation of legislative and policy

frameworks; ensuring alignment between departmental priorities and sector
regulations; facilitating integrated planning and implementation across
programmes; and strengthening compliance systems. The incumbent will
establish and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders and
oversee coordinated planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting on
sector interventions. The Deputy Director will also provide strategic oversight
and coordination to the Office of the National Registrar and support Provincial

Registrars. This includes ensuring alignment between departmental priorities
and the mandate of the National Registrar; strengthening governance,
management systems and reporting mechanisms; ensuring compliance with
all applicable legislation and regulatory prescripts; and facilitating structured
engagement and collaboration with provincial registrars and other stakeholders
to advance sector development.
ENQUIRIES : Ms U Pillay Tel No: (012) 444 6386

APPLICATIONS : Recruitment1626@tourism.gov.za
NOTE : EE Requirements: Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth
and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. And Short-listed
candidates will be subjected to screening and security vetting to determine the
suitability of a person for employment

POST 10/339 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BILATERAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION

REF NO: DT 17/2026

SALARY : R582 444 per annum (level 10)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Arecognised NQF Level 6 qualification in International Relations/ Development
Economics/Economics/ Tourism or related field. 3-5 years’ relevant working
experience in International Relations/ Tourism or related field of which three (3)

years must be at supervisory level. Knowledge of International Relations.
Knowledge of tourism management and development. Financial management
skills. Strong writing skills.Avalid driver’s licence (persons with disabilities that
prevent them from driving will still be considered).
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the identification
and assessment of prioritised areas in terms of national tourism interests,
coordinating these national priorities through bilateral relations with prioritised

countries, coordinating the implementation strategy and plans for signed
international agreements in the field of tourism undertaking desk top research
to identify international best practices’ regularly engaging with relevant
international counterparts, providing regular progress reports, drafting relevant
documents such as submissions, letters, briefing notes, etc, supporting
relevant stakeholder consultation, facilitating participation in bilateral forums
with prioritised countries, facilitating capacity building initiatives, and liaising

with Embassies and High Commissions.
ENQUIRIES : Mr D Nyalunga Tel No: (012) 444 6704
APPLICATIONS : Recruitment1726@tourism.gov.za
NOTE : EE Requirements: Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth
and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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POST 10/340 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR:AFRICAAND MIDDLE EAST REF NO: DT 18/2026

SALARY : R582 444 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in International Relations, Political
Science, Public Administration and Economics. 3-5 years’ relevant working
experience in International Relations or Tourism or related fields, of which three
(3) years must be at supervisory level. Knowledge of International Relations.
Knowledge of tourism management and development. Financial management
skills. Human resource management skills. Good presentation and
communication skills. A valid driver’s licence (persons with disabilities that

prevent them from driving will still be considered).
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the identification
and assessment of prioritised areas in terms of national interests; coordinating
national priorities through bilateral relations with prioritised countries;
coordinating the implementation strategy; assisting in the alignment of the
implementation strategy with national priorities; assisting in coordinating
international terms of reference to identify best practices; facilitating the

process of identifying a point of interface with prioritised countries; assisting in
the continuous reporting in terms of level of agreements reached; enforcing
alignment to framework for stakeholder consultation; assisting in engaging
stakeholders and identifying areas of analysis; coordinating the process of
stakeholder engagements; assisting in making inputs and participation at
bilateral forums with prioritised countries; communicating terms of reference
for bilateral relations; assisting in identifying the capacity building initiatives to

enhance national priorities; assisting in assessing the regional values and
interests for proactive integration; facilitating participation from regions to
identify areas of development; assisting in coordinating strategic plans for
bilateral engagements; assisting in facilitating the alignment of strategic plans
with the national priorities; facilitating strategic partnerships with prioritised
countries.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mukwevho Tel No: (012) 444 6633

APPLICATIONS : Recruitment1826@tourism.gov.za
NOTE : EE Requirements: Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth
and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 10/341 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: MULTILATERAL RELATIONS AND
COOPERATION REF NO: DT 19/2026

SALARY : R582 444 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in International Relations/ Politics
and/or Tourism. 3-5 years’ relevant working experience in International
Relations, Politics and/or Tourism of which three (3) years must be at
supervisory level. Knowledge of International Relations. Knowledge of tourism
management and development. Financial management skills. Human resource

management skills. Good presentation and communication skills. A valid
driver’s licence (persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving will still
be considered).
DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the development of
strategic plans for multilateral engagements; assisting in reviewing the
strategic plans in line with the national priorities; coordinating strategic
partnerships with prioritised organisations/ countries; facilitatingthe

development of the stakeholder consultation framework; assisting with
engagement with stakeholders and identifying areas of analysis; coordinating
the process of stakeholder consultation; maintaining of the multilateral
engagements database for the Department; updating the database on a
continuous basis; retrieving information for the database when required for use;
assisting in undertaking research to identify international best practices;
facilitating identification of point of interface and regularly engaging with

prioritised organisations/ countries; liaising with relevant international
organisations and diplomatic missions, drafting relevant documents such as
submissions, briefing notes, letters, internal memos, etc, providing regular
progress reports.
ENQUIRIES : Mr N Buso Tel No: (012) 444 6632
APPLICATIONS : Recruitment1926@tourism.gov.za

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NOTE : EE Requirements: Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth
and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 10/342 : TOURIST GUIDING SUPPORT OFFICER REF NO: DT 20/2026

SALARY : R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : A recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in Tourism Management or equivalent.
A minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant work experience in a relevant environment.
Knowledge of the tourism/ tourist guiding sector will be an advantage. Proven
administrative experience. Ability to provide administrative support for all
projects. Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide

comprehensive administrative support to projects and programmes. Sound
knowledge of the tourism and tourist guiding environment, as well as applicable
legislative and governmental frameworks across all spheres of government.
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities with experience and skills in
project planning and implementation. Competence in database management
and financial administration. Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
with ability to engage professionally and effectively with stakeholders and

manage challenging situations. Ability to work within a team environment. A
valid driver’s licence is required (candidates with disabilities that prevent them
from driving will be considered).
DUTIES : The successful candidate will provide administrative and coordination support
for initiatives aimed at the growth and development of the tourist guiding sector.
This includes assisting with the planning and coordination of stakeholder
workshops on legislation, as well as capacity-building and consultation

sessions addressing identified gaps and proposed solutions. The incumbent
will support the legislative review process by assisting with the drafting of
documents outlining sector challenges, proposed amendments, and
implementation plans, and by coordinating related processes in collaboration
with the Legal Services unit. The role further involves supporting the
development of strategies, policies, norms and standards for the sector;
providing ongoing administrative support to Provincial Registrars and

Registration Officials; and assisting with conducting needs analysis to identify
skills gaps within the sector. The incumbent will also assist in developing and
monitoring training programmes for both existing tourist guides and new
entrants, ensuring that agreed deliverables and timeframes are met.
Responsibilities also include coordinating logistical arrangements for
stakeholder engagements; performing secretariat functions, including minute-
taking and tracking action items; and assisting with the compilation of draft

monthly and quarterly reports based on information received from provinces.
ENQUIRIES : Ms U Pillay Tel No: (012) 444 6386
APPLICATIONS : Recruitment2026@tourism.gov.za
NOTE : EE Requirements: Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth
and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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