Application Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Tourism, Economics or any other study field related to the position
• A relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
• Registration with a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
• At least ten years’ experience in a tourism environment, of which at least five years must be at managerial level
• Good knowledge and interpretation of policy and legislation
• Good knowledge of performance management
• Good governance
• Good knowledge of supply chain management regulations and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act 5 of 2000)
• Ability to make high-risk decisions of a long-term and strategic nature
• Compliance with the MFMA unit standards, as prescribed by Regulation 493 of 15 June 2007 as published in Government Gazette 29967 of 15 June 2007, will be an added advantage
• No criminal record (excluding previous conviction(s) relating to political activities in the previous dispensation) and candidates will undergo security vetting
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Must undergo a competency assessment
• Computer literacy

Primary Functions:

• To exercise control over the Tshwane tourism function with the aim to maintain an impartial, accountable, transparent and efficient Tshwane tourism service within the City of Tshwane, subject to legislated context responsibilities, national standards and the directives of the head of office.

The incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following key performance areas:

• Domestic tourism
• Business tourism
• Tourism and product development