SA National Parks: Tourism Monitors Programme 2024

The Department of Tourism hereby invites applications from interested candidates to be part of the Tourism Monitors Programme for a period of 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 residences.  The programme will be implemented for 12 months, the three months will be for Theory Training and nine months for Practical Training.

Requirements:

• 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;
• stay within a 40km – 50km radius of the attractions/ sites. 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

Advantageous:

• Qualifications in Tourism or Environmental-related fields will be an added advantage;