CLOSING DATE: 01 December 2023
ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF PARTICIPANTS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TOURISM SAFETY
MONITOR PROGRAMME UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM.
People living with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.
The Department of Tourism hereby invites applications from interested candidates to be part of the Tourism Monitors Programme
for a period of twelve (12) months. Candidates are encouraged to only apply to municipalities and establishments within their
residential/ local areas. Please take note that successful candidates will be expected to sign a 12 months contract with the
service provider to be appointed by the Department of Tourism and deployed at the attractions/ sites closer to their residence.
The programme will be implemented for 12 months, the three (3) months will be for Theory Training and nine (9) months for
Practical Training.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM CRITERIA
The applicant should:
- Be a South African citizen (Certified copy of an Identity Document);
- Be unemployed youth between the ages of 18 to 35;
- Be in a possession of matric certificate or any equivalent qualifications;
- Be literate and conversant in English;
- Added qualifications in tourism or environmental related fields will be an added advantage;
- stay within a 28km radius of the attractions/ sites. Proof of residence will be required, (e.g.) municipality bill or
letter from a tribal authority or ward councilor; - be able to work flexible hours (e.g.) weekend, public holiday and as-and-when required;
- Have a passion or interest in the tourism sector;
APPLICANTS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED - Not more than one (1) learner per household;
- No affidavits will be accepted as proof of residence; and
- No faxed or emailed applications/ documents will be accepted.
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE THE FORM - Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) together with
certified copies of qualifications, identity document, and proof of residence not older than three (3) months. - Applicants are requested to clearly state the reference number and attraction/ site of the placement they are
applying for. - Please use this link to SA Youth landing page: https://sayouth.mobi/Join (Datafree) or submit your application
to the local station/ offices listed below.
APPLICATION ARE FOR THE FOLLOWING SITES
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to an interview nearest to their areas of residence. The successful candidates will undergo
medical examination and criminal record clearance before acceptance into the programme.
NB: The correspondences will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months
of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
APPLICATION ENQUIRIES:
Ezemvelo Nature Reserve: Ms Tessa Khumalo & Ms Bongiwe Sefolo on telephone number: 033-845-1829.
SA Youth Call Centre number: 0800-72-72-72 (Monday to Fridays, 09:00 – 16:30)
