DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM – 25 October 2026

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.

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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an
additional criterion in the interview process. Candidates will further be
subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit
record checks, qualification verification, and employment verification).
Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS
candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive
capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
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.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DEPARTMENTAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND REPORTING

POST 38/227 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: DEPARTMENTAL PERFORMANCE MONITORING
AND REPORTING REF NO: DT59/2026
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), excludes service benefits
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in Social Sciences/ Management/
Business Administration/ Public Administration or equivalent qualification. 3-4
years’ experience in strategic planning, performance monitoring and reporting
of which 2 years must be at a senior practitioner level or equivalent. Knowledge
of organisational performance management system. Knowledge of eQPRS.
Attention to details. Deadline-driven. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to
gather and analyse information. Ability to develop and apply policies.
Government Planning (Legislation and Cycle). Government Reporting
(Legislation and Cycle). Legislative and Regulatory Framework: Public Finance
Management Act, 1999 as Amended (PFMA). Treasury Regulations of 2005 as
amended. Framework for Strategic Plans and Annual Performance Plans from
the National Treasury 2010. National Treasury Framework for Managing
Programmes Performance Information. 2007. Guidelines for the preparation of
the Annual Report. Performance Information Handbook; Policy Framework for
the government-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation System. Guidelines on the
Preparation of Quarterly Performance Reports. All applicable directives from
relevant authorities. Monitoring and Reporting procedures. Information
Security Policies. Administrative procedures. Knowledge of analysing,
interpreting, monitoring, evaluation and reporting performance information.
Knowledge of policy development, analysis and implementation. Good
communication skills (verbal and written). Organisational, Planning and Coordination skills. Ability to work individually and in a team. Facilitation and
presentation skills. Good interpersonal relations skills. Analytical and Research
skills. Financial Management. Project Management. Personnel Management.
Computer literacy. Problem-solving skills. Creative thinking. Innovation. Sense
of responsibility. Initiative. Conflict resolution.

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the submission
of organisational performance reports in line with the PFMA and Treasury
Regulations; Coordinating communication with all branches with regards to
their reporting requirement; Compiling of the departmental quarterly
performance reports to National Treasury and the DPME through eQPRS;
Compiling of ad hoc reports that the Department might be requested to submit
to The Presidency, Public Service Commission (PSC), National Treasury,
Parliament etc; Coordinating of the alignment of organisational performance
management practices in the Department with organisational performance
practices in the public service; Coordinating Organisational Performance
Management Monitoring and Reporting; Coordinating communication with all
branches regarding performance monitoring and compliance with legislative
requirements; Coordinating the collection of quarterly performance progress
reports on the implementation of the departmental strategic plan from
branches; Coordinating the analysis of quarterly performance reports received
from branches for accuracy, completeness, validity of reported performance
information and level of performance against pre-set performance indicators
and targets; Coordinating and compilation of the annual performance report;
Coordinating the compilation of the Director-General’s Annual performance
Report to Presidency; Performing other related duties as may be assigned by
the Deputy Director: Monitoring and Reporting; Coordinating the compilation of
the in-year and end year (quarterly and annual) performance information
reports; Preparing the performance information for presentation to the
Executive Authority, Accounting Officer, Portfolio Committee, Audit Committee,
Branch Managers, and SMS; Coordinating management of an effective and
efficient organisational performance management system; Developing of an
Organisational performance Management System for the Department;
Continuous review of the Organizational performance Management
Framework for the Department, which includes policies, procedures and
guidelines; Coordinating the maintenance of an electronic database and hard
copy files for all materials and information collected and/or produced
(Knowledge Management System/EDMS); Continuous development and
maintenance of an organisational performance management system for the
Department of Tourism; Embedding a culture of accountability in terms of
reporting against set targets; Developing and maintenance of adequate control
measures for effectiveness and efficiency of the business performance
management function; Developing and revise of organisational performance
management instruments (e.g. templates); Providing all users with access to
organisational performance system; Coordinating the development and
maintenance of a reliable database of all stakeholders; Maintaining and update
of the organisational performance management check list and reporting
schedule covering all reporting requirements; Coordinating and management
of organisational performance management audits; Providing inputs for the
continuous improvement of the performance management guidelines for
consolidation; Developing a monitoring and reporting schedule; Developing a
reporting template for the branches’ quarterly reports; Uploading final
departmental reports and relevant documents on EDMS

ENQUIRIES : Ms Mantsho Moloantoa Tel No: (012) 444 6737
APPLICATION : Recruitment5926@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 38/226 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STATISTICAL ANALYSIS REF NO: DT58/2026

SALARY : R1 101 468 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 Statistics/Data Science/Data Analytics or
related fields. Five (5) years’ experience in statistical analysis or research field,
of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level. Ms Office (Excel,
PowerPoint, Access). UN Tourism Framework on Tourism Statistics. UN
Tourism Satellite Account Framework. National Tourism Sector Strategy.
Measuring Sustainable Tourism Framework (UN Tourism). National Tourism
Statistics Plan; Tourism Growth Partnership Plan; Tourism Concepts and
Definitions, Quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools; Sound knowledge
of data management, data analysis and statistical skills; Good understanding
of the tourism sector; Knowledge of policies, strategies, plans and frameworks
on tourism statistics both nationally and globally; People Management.
Programme and Project Management. Good writing skills, project
management and co-ordination skills. Stakeholder Management. Quantitative
and qualitative research skill. Data Management. Data analysis. Financial
Management. Performance management. 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 conducting and manage the
analysis of tourism statistics and information to provide knowledge of trends
and patterns on the performance of the tourism industries/sector; conduct
analysis of tourism data ,trends and patterns of all tourism related industries;
developing monthly, quarterly and annual tourism performance reports;
Supporting and provide tourism statistics to internal and external stakeholders;
Identifying new sources of tourism statistics; Identifying new indicators to
monitor the performance of the tourism sector in line with international
standards; Developing and maintain a centralised statistics repository to
facilitate access to tourism statistics;; Ensuring regular updating of the tourism
statistics repository; managing tourism statistics data licenses; support the
development of plans and strategies to ensure the availability of reliable and
accurate tourism statistics; Identifying programmes and projects to be
implemented to ensure the availability of accurate and reliable tourism
statistics; Monitoring the implementation of strategies and plans developed to
ensure the availability of accurate and reliable tourism statistics; Coordinating
the dissemination of tourism statistics and information; Identifying relevant
platforms to disseminate tourism statistics and information; Maintaining regular
engagement with key stakeholders on tourism statistics; as well as Stakeholder
management and consultation on tourism statistics and information.

ENQUIRIES : Ms L Machitje Tel No: (012) 444 6317
APPLICATION : Recruitment5826@tourism.gov.za
NOTE : EE Requirements: Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth
and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications