23000036 - Senior Tourism Officer

Key Responsibility Areas

• Aligns outcomes to the broader strategic aims and objectives, executes critical key

performance areas of the functionality and provides input into specific Tourism initiatives.

• Co-ordinating and implementing specific project requirements with respect to tourism projects and events within budget and on time.
• Promotes and positions the region, implements applications and processes associated with

the promotion and positioning of the Region as a preferred Tourist destination.

• Formulate and implement distribution plan of promotional material and executes logistical

tasks thereof.

• Executes information updates, reports, correspondence, and recordkeeping requirements/

procedures.

• Registers service providers, creates and maintains the Database.
• Undertakes related assignments.

Competencies

• Research and analysis.
• Socio-Economic/ Socio-Political Awareness.
• Planning and organising.
• Use of technology.
• Project management.
• Information production and reporting.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Communication.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Resilience.
• Problem solving.
• Accounting and ethical conduct.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Tourism.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 3 years relevant experience
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• 4 Years relevant experience.

Special Conditions

• •Required to travel extensively within the geographic boundaries of the region.
• •May be required to work after hours and on weekends.