The Department of Tourism invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the latest vacancies based in Pretoria. These opportunities include posts in tourism infrastructure, monitoring and evaluation, B-BBEE liaison, employee relations, employee wellness, travel administration, asset management and risk management.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Tourism |
| Closing Date | 12 June 2026 at 16:30 |
| Location | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Application Method | Email, post or hand delivery |
| Required Documents | New Z83 form and comprehensive CV |
| Main Application Address | Department of Tourism, Private Bag X424, Pretoria, 0001 |
Deputy Director: Tourism Infrastructure and Product Development Ref No: DT32/2026
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, Level 12, all-inclusive package
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a recognised NQF Level 7 qualification in Tourism, Development Economics or related studies.
A minimum of five years’ relevant experience in tourism infrastructure-related management is required, of which three years must be at supervisory level.
Applicants must have computer literacy, basic project management skills, knowledge of tourism management and development, project management systems, relevant Acts and prescripts, tourism policies and procedures, domestic and international tourism policies, stakeholder management, strategic planning, financial management and communication skills.
A valid driver’s licence is required. Persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving will still be considered.
Duties
The successful candidate will facilitate the development and improvement of tourism products across the intergovernmental relations framework and in collaboration with industry.
Duties include auditing strategic tourism infrastructure, identifying urgent upgrades, engaging authorities, coordinating resource mobilisation, identifying technology needs for product development, analysing visitor enhancement technologies, engaging tourism operators, supporting community product owners and facilitating access to market and growth opportunities.
Enquiries
Mr T Chauke
Tel: 012 444 6350
Application Details
Email: Recruitment3226@tourism.gov.za
Deputy Director: Evaluation Ref No: DT33/2026
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, Level 12, all-inclusive package
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a recognised NQF Level 7 qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation or a related field. A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
A minimum of five years’ experience in Monitoring and Evaluation is required, of which three years must be at supervisory level.
Applicants must have knowledge of the National Development Plan, Government-Wide Monitoring and Evaluation Policy Framework, National Evaluation Policy Framework, PFMA, procurement policies, public service prescripts, statistics, research, M&E methodologies, data collection tools, data analysis and report writing.
A valid driver’s licence is required. Persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving will still be considered.
Duties
The successful candidate will develop, review and implement the Departmental Monitoring and Evaluation Framework.
Duties include conducting research, aligning the M&E framework with government-wide frameworks, developing the Departmental Evaluation Plan, identifying projects for evaluation, providing secretariat support to evaluation committees, participating in national M&E forums, conducting evaluations, developing evaluation methodologies and tools, conducting site visits, analysing data and producing evaluation reports with recommendations and improvement plans.
Enquiries
Mr T Mafela
Tel: 012 444 6371
Application Details
Email: Recruitment3326@tourism.gov.za
Deputy Director: B-BBEE Liaison and Council Administration Ref No: DT34/2026
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, Level 12, all-inclusive package
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a recognised NQF Level 7 qualification in Public Management, Social Science, Development Studies, Policy Studies or Business Management.
A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have five years’ relevant experience in stakeholder management, administrative and secretariat services, policy studies, research and project management, of which three years must be at supervisory management level.
A B-BBEE Management Development Programme Certificate is required.
Required knowledge includes the Tourism White Paper, Tourism Act, National Tourism Sector Strategy, BEE Strategy, Amended B-BBEE Act, Generic Codes of Good Practice, PPPFA, Employment Equity Act and Tourism B-BBEE Sector Codes.
A valid driver’s licence is required. Persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving will still be considered.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage secretariat and oversight functions for the Tourism Transformation Council of South Africa.
Duties include acquiring and analysing quarterly reports, preparing reports for the Director-General, Deputy Minister and Minister, arranging B-BBEE reporting meetings, facilitating budget transfers, preparing council meeting documents and minutes, following up on decisions, maintaining records, managing B-BBEE stakeholder relations, maintaining stakeholder databases, raising awareness on tourism transformation policy and supporting implementation of the Transformation Strategy.
Enquiries
Mr M Mankge
Tel: 012 444 6569
Application Details
Email: Recruitment3426@tourism.gov.za
Assistant Director: Employee Relations Ref No: DT35/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum, Level 09, excluding benefits
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in Human Resources, Labour Relations, Labour Law or Law.
A minimum of three to four years’ relevant experience is required, of which two years should be at senior practitioner level or equivalent.
Applicants must have knowledge of labour relations legislation, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PERSAL, departmental policies, report writing, communication, information analysis and interpretation of prescripts.
A valid driver’s licence is required. Persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving will still be considered.
Duties
The successful candidate will facilitate and coordinate disciplinary processes, register misconduct cases, implement Financial Misconduct Committee outcomes, appoint investigators and presiding officers, conduct investigations, formulate charges, prepare submissions and communicate disciplinary outcomes.
The post also includes coordinating grievances, dispute resolutions, training, Departmental Bargaining Chamber meetings, employee relations reports, collective bargaining processes and statistical reporting to the Public Service Commission and DPSA.
Enquiries
Mr J T Tshazibana
Tel: 012 444 6146
Application Details
Email: Recruitment3526@tourism.gov.za
Assistant Director: Employee Health and Wellness Ref No: DT36/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum, Level 09, excluding benefits
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in Social Work or Psychology.
A minimum of three to four years’ relevant experience in employee health and wellness is required, of which two years must be at senior practitioner level or equivalent.
Active registration with a statutory or professional body such as SACSSP or HPCSA is required.
Applicants must have basic knowledge of Employee Assistance Programmes, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, DPSA EHW Strategic Framework, HIV, TB and STI programmes, counselling, referrals, conflict resolution, mediation, stakeholder management and report writing.
A valid driver’s licence is required. Persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving will still be considered.
Duties
The successful candidate will conduct initial employee wellness assessments and refer employees to EAP service providers where required.
Duties include trauma debriefing, stress management workshops, exit interviews, wellness initiatives, sports and recreational activities, HIV, STI and TB case monitoring, workplace counselling and testing campaigns, health awareness sessions, chronic illness support, wellness screenings, mental health awareness initiatives, injury on duty monitoring, health risk assessments and SHERQ committee coordination.
Enquiries
Ms M Sibande
Tel: 012 444 6177
Application Details
Email: Recruitment3626@tourism.gov.za
Administrative Clerk: Travel and Accommodation Ref No: DT37/2026
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05, excluding benefits
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification. No experience is required.
Required skills include job knowledge, communication, interpersonal relations, flexibility, teamwork, computer literacy, planning and organisation, language ability and good verbal and written communication.
Duties
The successful candidate will process bookings for travel and accommodation.
Duties include receiving travel requisitions, verifying travel documents, submitting requests to Travel Management Companies, checking quotations, processing transport request forms, communicating discrepancies, registering VA26A forms, issuing official orders, following up on vouchers and confirmations, updating traveller profiles, resolving travel queries, processing RFQs, filing travel documents and assisting with invoice payments.
Enquiries
Ms O Sekgweleo
Tel: 012 444 6776
Application Details
Email: Recruitment3726@tourism.gov.za
Supply Chain Clerk: Asset Management Ref No: DT38/2026
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05, excluding benefits
Posts: 3
Contract Type: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Centre: Pretoria
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification. No experience is required.
Required skills include job knowledge, communication, interpersonal relations, flexibility, teamwork, computer literacy, planning and organisation, language ability and good verbal and written communication.
Duties
The successful candidates will assist with the physical movement of furniture and equipment in the office.
Duties include processing furniture and equipment movement requests, completing asset movement forms, moving assets to correct locations, updating the asset register, printing and signing inventory control sheets, conducting spot checks, verifying assets quarterly, preparing disposal lists and files, barcoding assets, replacing missing barcodes, assisting with minor repairs, capturing receipts on LOGIS and assisting with wastepaper removal.
Enquiries
Ms O Sekgweleo
Tel: 012 444 6773
Application Details
Email: Recruitment3826@tourism.gov.za
Independent Risk Management Committee Chairperson
Contract Type: 3-Year Contract
Centre: Pretoria
Closing Date: 26 June 2026 at 16:30
Compensation: In accordance with National Treasury rates and Department of Tourism policies
Requirements
Applicants must have at least a Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Auditing or Business Administration and affiliation to a recognised professional body.
The ideal candidate must be an independent external person with eight to ten years’ executive management experience in risk management, governance, strategic management, auditing, anti-fraud and corruption, financial management, ethics or integrity management.
Applicants must have at least five years’ experience serving as a Risk or Audit Committee Chairperson in the public or private sector.
Required knowledge includes PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management, ISO 31000, King IV, COSO and the Public Sector Risk Management Framework.
Duties
The Chairperson will assist the Accounting Officer by providing oversight on risk management systems.
Duties include reviewing and monitoring implementation of the Risk Management Framework, Policy, Charter and Strategy, guiding risk integration into planning and reporting, advising on risk appetite and tolerance levels, chairing committee meetings, guiding committee activities in line with legislation and governance frameworks, and providing timely reports to the Accounting Officer.
Enquiries
Ms R Motshegwa
Tel: 012 444 6591
Application Details
Applications must be forwarded to:
Ms R Motshegwa
Department of Tourism
Private Bag X424
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery:
Tourism House
17 Trevenna Road
Sunnyside
Pretoria
Email: rmcrecruitment@tourism.gov.za
How to Apply
Applications must include a completed new Z83 form and an updated comprehensive CV only, unless applying for the Independent Risk Management Committee Chairperson post, which requires certified supporting documents as stated in the advert.
Applications may be posted to:
Chief Director: HR Management and Development
Department of Tourism
Private Bag X424
Pretoria
0001
Hand delivery:
Tourism House
17 Trevenna Road
Sunnyside
Pretoria
Email applications must be sent to the correct email address listed under each post.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Tourism official website.
Important Notes for Applicants
Email applications must be submitted as one PDF document containing the Z83 form and CV. Applicants must indicate the correct job title and reference number in the email subject line.
Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered. Each post must have its own completed, initialled and signed application form.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents on or before the day of the interview.
Shortlisted candidates may undergo practical assessments, integrity assessments, personnel suitability checks and security vetting.
The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.