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Step Into Executive Leadership with the Department of Tourism

The South African Department of Tourism is calling on dynamic, visionary, and experienced leaders to apply for two prestigious Deputy Director-General positions that will help shape the future of tourism and government transformation in South Africa.

If you are passionate about strategic leadership, innovation, governance, and national development, this could be your opportunity to make a lasting impact within one of the country’s most important economic sectors.

Now Hiring: Senior Executive Leaders

The Department of Tourism is recruiting for the following high-level positions based in Pretoria:

• Deputy Director-General: Tourism Research, Policy and International Relations
  (Ref: DT 30/2026)
• Deputy Director-General: Corporate Management
  (Ref: DT31/2026)

Both positions offer a highly competitive all-inclusive salary package of R1 813 182 per annum.

Lead the Future of South African Tourism

The successful candidates will join the department’s executive leadership team and play a critical role in driving transformation, strengthening governance, enhancing service delivery, and advancing South Africa’s tourism strategy on both local and international platforms.

Deputy Director-General: Tourism Research, Policy and International Relations

This executive role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong expertise in tourism policy, international relations, research, and stakeholder engagement.

The successful candidate will:

• Drive tourism research and policy innovation
• Strengthen international partnerships and tourism diplomacy
• Lead strategic sector collaboration
• Support African regional tourism integration
• Guide governance, performance, and programme evaluation

Deputy Director-General: Corporate Management

The department is also seeking an accomplished leader to modernise and strengthen corporate systems across the organisation.

Key focus areas include:

• Human resources and labour relations
• ICT and digital transformation
• Governance and legal support
• Risk management and internal controls
• Organisational development and service delivery improvement

Who Should Apply?

The Department of Tourism is looking for highly experienced professionals who possess:

• A SAQA-recognised NQF Level 8 qualification
• At least 8 years of senior management experience
• Strong leadership, governance, and strategic management skills
• Experience within public sector administration or corporate services

Candidates with advanced qualifications such as a Master’s Degree or PhD will have an added advantage.

Important Application Information

To apply, candidates must submit:

• A completed and signed Z83 form
• A comprehensive updated CV

Applications must be sent as a single PDF document before the closing deadline.

Submit Your Application

Tourism Research, Policy and International Relations

📧 Recruitment30@tourism.gov.za

Corporate Management

📧 Recruitment31@tourism.gov.za

Important Deadline

⏰ Applications close on 01 June 2026 at 16:30

Late applications will not be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo competency assessments, verification checks, and security screening as part of the selection process.

This is your chance to contribute to the future of South Africa’s tourism sector while serving at the highest level of public leadership.