Opportunity to develop cycle trails and routes

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Not sure where to post this, but saw this online and thought that it's a great opportunity for someone to maybe, just maybe make a positive difference.

 

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CYCLE TOURISM (2-YEAR CONTRACT) REF NO. DEDAT 2017-17 > CLOSE DATE: 2017/09/01

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Tracking Number DEDAT 2017-17 Job Title Deputy Director: Cycle Tourism (2-year contract) Ref No. DEDAT 2017-17 Department Department of Economic Development and Tourism Salary level 11 Enquiries Ms N Ntenetya at (021) 483 9463 Job Type Contract Location - Country South Africa Location - Province Western Cape Location - Town / City Cape Town Job Purpose The purpose of this position is to be a technical expert who has a better understanding of developing cycle trails or routes as well as provide technical expertise in cycle tourism. This position is stationed in Cape Town. Minimum Requirements 3-year National Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in development planning, marketing or tourism with a minimum of 3 years’ management experience; A valid (code B) drivers licence. Recommendation Experience in cycle tourism; Experience in development of Cycle routes; Project Management experience; Development of tourism routes or cycle routes. Key Performance Areas Create strategic vision for the cycle network; Initiate cycle routes across the Province; Develop a trail rating system and development guideline; Roll out cycle maps on demand and stock maintenance; Deal with responses to rider queries; Stakeholder communication and growth of cycle membership; Driving of casual and formal cycle events on route in collaboration with Wesgro; Development and directional signage process and implementation on the new routes; Data collection on new cycle routes; Monitor and evaluate the Cycle route network; Mapping of the way forward. Competencies Knowledge of Tourism; Decision making; Computer literacy (MS Office); Creative thinking; Problem solving; Team membership. Remuneration All-inclusive salary package of R 657 558 per annum (Salary level 11). 
Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements. Notes Note: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo a competency assessment as part of the interview process.Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00 should you experience any difficulties with your online application. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za/candidateapp/Jobs/View/170810-6/Deputy_Director-_Cycle_Tourism_(2-year_contract)_Ref_No-_DEDAT_2017-17