Deputy Director: Tourism Planning & Regulations
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Minimum 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.
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 and facilitate resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.
- Manage relations with stakeholders.
