Department of Tourism - Careers South Africa

Department of Tourism, Harambee and SANPARKS Integrated Service Excellence Programme 2026 for Unemployed Youths

The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with Harambee and SANPARKS, invites applicants to apply for the Integrated Service Excellence Programme. This opportunity is a 12 months contract.

This Programme is targeted at unemployed youth to widen employment opportunities in the hospitality and travel and tourism. Applicants must stay within thirty (30) kilometers radius of the following participating sites and surrounding communities and land claimants.

The stipend is based on a maximum of 23 days worked per month.

Requirements

Be a South African citizen aged 18–35.

Have a Matric Certificate (submit a certified copy).

Submit a certified copy of their ID.

Provide proof of residence (e.g. municipal bill, letter from a Tribal Authority, or other valid proof).

Declare in the application letter if they have previously participated in the Department’s learnership or skills programmes.

Be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays, and as required.

Have a passion for travel, tourism, and hospitality.

Have a clear criminal record.

Salary: R4600.00 Per Month

About SANPARKS South Africa

South African National Parks (SANParks) manages 21 protected areas across the country, covering diverse habitats like coastal marine reserves, arid deserts, and mountain ranges. It operates as a world-leading conservation and research body, offering self-catering chalets, camping, and guided safaris.

Key National Parks

Kruger National Park: Located roughly 921 km south-west of the Zimbabwe border, this is South Africa’s premier wildlife destination. Famous for the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo), it spans 19,485 square kilometers.

Table Mountain National Park: A dramatic coastal reserve in Cape Town featuring the iconic mountain, Cape Point, and the Boulders Beach penguin colony.

Addo Elephant National Park: South Africa’s third-largest national park, located near Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), renowned for its dense elephant population and unique biodiversity.

Garden Route National Park: Stretches along the southern coast, encompassing the ancient Tsitsikamma forests, Knysna estuary, and Wilderness lakes.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required

Click the link below to apply:

Location: Pretoria

Closing Date: 29 June 2026

Department of Tourism is Hiring for a Personal Assistant with a Salary of R338 106 Per Annum

Requirements

A Secretarial Diploma (NQF 6) or equivalent qualification. Three (3) years’ experience in rendering a support service to senior management. Skills and Attributes: Knowledge of relevant legislation / policies / prescripts and procedures. Basic knowledge of financial administration. Computer literate. Basic written and communication skills. High level of reliability. Sound organisational skills. Good telephone etiquette. Language skills and the ability to communicate with people at different levels and different backgrounds.
Ability to act with tact and discretion. Good grooming and presentation. Selfmanagement and motivation

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving telephone calls in an environment where, in addition to the calls for the senior manager, discretion is required to decide to whom the call should be forwarded; performing advanced typing work; operating and ensuring that office equipment are in
good working order; recording engagements of the senior manager; utilising discretion to decide whether to accept/ decline or refer to other employees requests for meetings, based on the assessed importance and urgency of the matter; coordinating with and sensitising/advising the manager regarding engagements; compiling realistic schedules of appointments;

Ensuring the effective flow of information and documents to and from the office of the manager; ensuring the safekeeping of all documentation in the office of the manager in line with relevant legislation and policies; scrutinising routine submissions / reports and making notes and/or recommendations for the manager; responding to enquiries received from internal and external stakeholders; drafting documents as required; filling of documents for the manager and the unit where required; collecting, analysing and collating information requested by the manager;

Clarifying instructions and notes on behalf of the manager; ensuring that travel arrangements are well coordinated; prioritising issues in the office of the manager; managing the leave register and telephone accounts for the unit; handling the procurement of standard items like stationery, refreshments, etc., for the activities of the manager and the unit; obtaining the necessary signatures on documents like procurement advice and monthly salary reports; scrutinising documents to determine actions / information / other documents required for meetings; collecting and compiling all necessary documents for the manager to inform him/her on the content;

Recording minutes/decisions and communicating to relevant role-players, following up on progress made; preparing briefing notes for the manager as required; collecting and coordinating all documents that relate to the manager’s budget; assisting the manager in determining funding requirements for purposes of MTEF submissions; keeping record of expenditure commitments, monitoring expenditure, and alerting the manager of possible over- and underspending; checking and correlating BAS reports to ensure that expenditure is allocated correctly;

Identifying the need to move funds between items, consults with the manager, and compiling draft memos for this purpose; comparing the MTEF allocation with the requested budget and informing the manager of changes; supervising human resources/ staff; remaining up to date with regard to the prescripts/policies and procedures applicable to work terrain to ensure efficient and effective support to the manager; remaining abreast with the procedures and processes that apply in the office of the manager.

About The Department of Tourism

The National Department of Tourism (NDT) of South Africa is the primary government body responsible for formulating tourism policies, developing infrastructure, and creating an enabling regulatory environment to grow the sector. It aims to foster an inclusive, sustainable tourism economy to drive job creation and poverty alleviation.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications, quoting the relevant reference number, must be forwarded to the
attention of Chief Director: HR Management and Development at Department
of Tourism, Private Bag X424, Pretoria, 0001, or hand delivered at Tourism
House, 17 Trevenna Road, Sunnyside, Pretoria, or by email as provided.

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