Tourism Monitors Programme

Description

The appointment of 250 participants for the implementation of the SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS (SANParks) 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 SANParks Tourism Monitors Programme for seven (7) months. Candidates are encouraged to apply only to municipalities and establishments within their residential/ local areas. Please note that successful candidates will be required to sign a 7-month contract with SANParks, appointed by the Department of Tourism, and deployed at attractions/sites closer to their residence. The programme will be implemented for 7 months, which includes theoretical training and practical experience. The Tourism Monitors Programme forms Part of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). The programme will include theoretical training and practical experience. The Tourism Monitors Programme forms Part of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), and a daily rate of R200.00 will apply.

Requirements

•  Be a South African citizen (Certified copy of an Identity Document).
•  Be unemployed youth between the ages of 18 to 35.
•  Be in possession of a matric certificate or any equivalent qualifications.
•  Be literate and conversant in English.
•  Tertiary qualifications in tourism or environmental-related fields will be an added advantage.
•  Stay within a 40km – 100km radius of the attractions/ sites/National Park. Proof of residence will be required (e.g. 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.
•  Must have own reliable transport to and from workplace/ station.
•  Where possible, accommodation will be provided in camps away from the access gate.
•  Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to fitness tests, which may include: 2,4 km run, ability to do 25 pushups and 25 sit-ups, which should be done within a specific time frame.
•  Successful candidates are then granted an interview.