Overview
Assistant Director: Tourism , No. DEDAT Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Western Cape Government
Position: Assistant Director: Tourism Sector, Ref No. DEDAT 08/2025
Closing Date: 2025/03/03
Reference Number: WCG
250124-7
Tracking Number: DEDAT 08/2025
Job Title Assistant Director:
Tourism Sector, . DEDAT 08/2025
Department Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Salary Level9
Enquiries Ms L Cambouris at
Job Type Permanent
Location Country:
South Africa
Province:
Western Cape
Town / City:
Cape Town, CBD
Job
Purpose
The Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate and facilitate the development of Tourism products and experiences.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Commerce/Tourism/Law or Public Administration;
A minimum of 3 years administrative experience inproject managementrelating to tourism, economic development, public administration or law, the tourism industry, and regulatory environment;
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.
Recommendation Experience in the following:
Project management;
Stakeholder management;
Coordination of meetings (in-person and virtual) and events;
Researching and tracking of tourism trends;
Compiling information for newsletters.
Key Performance Areas
Stakeholder engagements;
Project Management;
Setting up meetings with stakeholders;
Minute taking;
Assisting the public with tourism-related enquiries;
Report writing;
Data management.
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.
Remuneration
R 444 036 per annum (Salary level
9).
Note on remuneration:
Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
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Title: Assistant Director: Tourism , No. DEDAT
Company: Western Cape Government
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Government (Government Administration, Government Affairs)
