LED/TOURISM OFFICER
Salary scale: R173 341.77 – R225 018.22 per annum
Applicable benefits: medical aid, pension, 13th cheque, home owner’s allowance
Minimum requirements
A National Diploma in Economics and /or Tourism or any other relevant qualification
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience, either in LED or Tourism
A valid driver’s license is essential
Computer Literacy
Experience in working with rural/urban communities
Must be able to organise work and work under pressure
Key Performance Area
Assist with the review and implementation of the LED Plan & Tourism
Assist with the identification and Implementation and Implementation of LED anchor projects
Market Ubuhlebezwe Economics opportunities
Assist with conducting research on economic growth, potential and other LED issues
Prepare business plans to source funding for implantation of LED Projects
Support the implementation of Agricultural projects
Monitor the implementation of LED projects within the Ubuhlebezwe and interact with beneficiaries to ensure sustainability of projects
Compile marketing plans and attend meeting as and when required;
Design and implement SMME support programmes;
Attending workshops regarding LED
Attend Cultural shows and take photograms for the tourism library
Assist with tourism functions and attend meetings, when required
Keep records of all project – related correspondence in projects files;
Investigate applications for new Tourism and LED projects and prepare report for submission to the relevant committees;
Handle correspondence emanating from the minutes if LED and Tourism meetings, incluiding writing items for inclusion in the Exco, LED and Tourism Committee as well as other committees
Liaise with Government Departments, companies, NGO’s, Sisonke District LED Forum and Ubuhlebezwe LED Forum
Ubuhlebezwe Municipality is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
A letter of application indicating the position being applied for, together with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of certificate and ID document must be forwarded to: The Municipal Manager, P. O. Box 132, and IXOPO 3276 by not later 16h00 on Friday 6 September 2013. Faxed applications will not be accepted. If you do not hear from Council within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
All enquiries should be directed to the HR Officer, Mrs LH Khumalo
Council reserves the right not to make any appointment/appointments into the above mentioned positions.
