ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE LEARNERSHIP:
The Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism (EDAT) is responsible for the planning, development, and installation of policies pertaining to the provinces economy and people. The department is also responsible for the overall promotion and development of the Western Cape’s tourism, ensuring an overall growth in the country’s economy.
DETAILS ABOUT THE LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME:
Location: Western Cape (various)
Duration: 12 months
Number of positions available: 221
The Western Cape Department of Tourism is inviting unemployed youth in the province, to apply for the Tourism Monitors Programme. 221 candidates will be selected to take part in the 12 month programme.
Recruitment for this programme will be conducted in the following areas:
- Agulhas
- Beaufort West
- Cape Town
- Ceres
- George
- Hassequa
- Knysna
- Laingsburg
- Langa
- Langeberg
- Mossel Bay
- Overberg Dm
- Overstrand
- Paarl
- Plettenburg Bay
- Robben Island
- Saldanha Municipality
- Saldanha National Park
- Sedgefield
- Stellenbosch
- Swartland
- Swellendam
- Theewaterskloof
- Tulbagh
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:
Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:
- Must have completed Matric or a tertiary qualification in any field
- Must have a relevant qualification in environmental related fields/ tourism (advantageous)
- Must have a passion and interest in Tourism
- Must reside within 28km radius of where they will be placed for the programme (per the list above)
- Must be unemployed
- Must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years old
- Must have an excellent command of the English language
- Must be able and willing to work flexible hours
- Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays (when required)
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME:
Submit your application to your nearest municipality:
City of Cape Town: capemetro@networxcareers.co.za
Central Karoo District Municipality: centralkaroo@networxcareers.co.za
Garden Route District Municipality: gardenroute@networxcareers.co.za
Overbuerg District Municipality: overberg@networxcareers.co.za
West Coast District Municipality: westcoast@networxcareers.co.za
Cape Winelands Municipality: capewinelands@networxcareers.co.za
Attach the following documents to your application email:
- A detailed and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
- A proof of address (municipality bill/ letter from a tribal authority or ward councillor) that is no older than 3 months
- Certified copies of all relevant qualifications
- A copy of your Identity Document
- Medical note for proof of disability, if applicable
Please note:
- Candidates living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
- Successful candidates will be required to sign a 12-month contract
- Beneficiaries who have participated in department EPWP funded programmes within the last 2 years will NOT be considered for this programme
- No more than 1 candidate per household may apply for this programme
- Candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment fitness and medical assessments
- Candidates will be required to undergo mandatory criminal record checks
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- If you have not heard a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
CONTACT THE LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:
For any queries related to this learnership programme, please contact the Western Cape Department of Tourism directly:
Contact person: Bonginkosi Hlongwane
Telephone number: 068 201 4104
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