DEPUTY DIRECTOR: STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

Department of Tourism

Reference number: DT58/2026
Salary: R1 101 468 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package consisting of a basic salary, the State’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund and a flexible portion that may be structured according to the MMS dispensation)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 6 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

A recognised NQF 7 qualification in Statistics/Data Science/Data Analytics or related fields. Five (5) years’ experience in statistical analysis or research field, of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level. Ms Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access). UN Tourism Framework on Tourism Statistics. UN Tourism Satellite Account Framework. National Tourism Sector Strategy. Measuring Sustainable Tourism Framework (UN Tourism). National Tourism Statistics Plan; Tourism Growth Partnership Plan; Tourism Concepts and Definitions, Quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools; Sound knowledge of data management, data analysis and statistical skills; Good understanding of the tourism sector; Knowledge of policies, strategies, plans and frameworks on tourism statistics both nationally and globally; People Management. Programme and Project Management. Good writing skills, project management and co-ordination skills. Stakeholder Management. Quantitative and qualitative research skill. Data Management. Data analysis. Financial Management. Performance management. A valid driver’s licence (Persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving will still be considered).

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting and manage the analysis of tourism statistics and information to provide knowledge of trends and patterns on the performance of the tourism industries/sector; conduct analysis of tourism data ,trends and patterns of all tourism related industries; developing monthly, quarterly and annual tourism performance reports; Supporting and provide tourism statistics to internal and external stakeholders; Identifying new sources of tourism statistics; Identifying new indicators to monitor the performance of the tourism sector in line with international standards; Developing and maintain a centralised statistics repository to facilitate access to tourism statistics;; Ensuring regular updating of the tourism statistics repository; managing tourism statistics data licenses; support the development of plans and strategies to ensure the availability of reliable and accurate tourism statistics; Identifying programmes and projects to be implemented to ensure the availability of accurate and reliable tourism statistics; Monitoring the implementation of strategies and plans developed to ensure the availability of accurate and reliable tourism statistics; Coordinating the dissemination of tourism statistics and information; Identifying relevant platforms to disseminate tourism statistics and information; Maintaining regular engagement with key stakeholders on tourism statistics; as well as Stakeholder management and consultation on tourism statistics and information.

Where to send your application

Recruitment5826@tourism.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms L Machitje Tel No: (012) 444 6317

Note

EE Requirements: Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 26 October 2026.