MUNICIPAL NOTICE NO: 271 of 2013
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The Hibiscus Coast Municipality, an equal opportunity employer, requires the services of suitably qualified, well-motivated, assertive and result driven candidates to appoint to the following posts:
LOCAL ECCONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER: TOURISM, EVENTS & MARKETING
Salary: R256 484 .06 – R276 278 .56 per annum (Excluding all benefits)
Requirements:
- Degree / Diploma in Tourism
- Relevant post graduate qualification such as B Tech (Tourism) or B Com (Honours) will be an added advantage
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar environment. Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of local government systems
- A sound understanding of Integrated Development Planning and Performance Management Systems
- Understanding of organisational development issuesespecially within the local government context
- Ability to communicate in both English and IsiZulu is mandatory.
Key Performance Areas:
- Reporting to the Manager: Economic Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following, inter alia:- ALIGNING OUTCOMES TO THE BROADER TOURISM OBJECTIVES:
- Identify key deliverables and immediate goals detailed in Sector Plans and Council’s IDP in respect of Tourism potential;
- Mapping out and recommending tourism-focused initiatives and interventions necessary for the delivery of quality and professional services with due consideration given to the needs of the public;
- Participation in tourism meetings with a view of advocating council’s objectives in terms of tourism development;
- Aligning Council’s tourism strategies with both provincial and national plans and policies
PROMOTION AND POSITIONING OF COUNCIL IN TERMS OF TOURISM
• Communicating and disseminating information pertaining to attractions and events
through various mediums;
• Participate in the development of publicity and marketing material and develop
creative methodologies aimed at growing the tourism industry;
• Provide advice based on analysis to tourism operators, product owners, associations
and emerging industry players on specific strategies for adoption and business growth
opportunities.
• Research new markets and events aimed at tourism growth and make
recommendations to access these markets;
• Develop funding business plans in order to access available public funding with a view
of further enhancing and elevating tourism development, particularly in rural areas;
• Prepare economic impact assessments for identified tourism-focused events in order
to determine value and return on investment.
Hibiscus Coast Municipality is committed to the provisions of the Employment Equity Act No.: 55
of 1998.
Any appointment that promotes representivity in all categories and levels within the workforce of
the Council will gain preference.
Closing date: 8 November 2013
Canvassing with Councillors will disqualify the applicant.
Submit applications / CVs with certified copies of qualifications to the Hibiscus Coast Municipality,
Department Corporate Services, 10 Connor Street, P.O. Box 5, Port Shepstone, 4240
Enquiries : Manager Human Services
Telephone : (039)688 2023 / 2072 / 2075 / 2077
NB : If you don’t hear from us within 21 working days of the closing date, regard your application as unsuccessful
