Tourism Monitors Programme 2023

Advertisement for the appointment of participants for the implementation of the tourism safety monitor programme under the Department of Tourism.

Closing Date: 10 November 2023

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-month 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 ID).

• 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.) a municipality bill or letter from a tribal authority or ward councillor.

• Be able to work flexible hours (e.g.) weekends, public holidays and as-and-when required.

• Have a passion or interest in the tourism sector.

• Not more than one (1) learner per household.

• No affidavits will be accepted as proof of residency.

• No faxed or emailed applications/documents will be accepted.

Applicants must follow the URL link to apply.

• Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit a detailed CV together with certified copies of qualifications, ID, and proof of residence not older than three (3) months.

• Please use this link to the SA Youth land page.

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to an interview nearest to their areas of residence. The successful candidates will undergo a 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.

Apply online here.