Published: 11 September 2026
Last checked: 15 September 2026
Closing date: 29 September 2026 at 16:30
Advertisement status: Open
Amended advertisement: No amended advertisement identified in the official Circular 33 source at the time of the latest check.
Withdrawal: No withdrawal notice identified at the time of the latest check.
Application method: Email, hand delivery or post, as specified by the Department of Tourism.
Official source: Department of Public Service and Administration, Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026.
Salary: R487,197 per annum, Salary Level 09
Employer: Department of Tourism
Reference number: DT 57/2026
Post number: 33/102
Centre: Pretoria
Employment type: Public Service position
Download Department of Tourism Circular 33 of 2026 PDF
Use the official Circular 33 PDF as your primary source before applying.
[DOWNLOAD THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM CIRCULAR 33 OF 2026 PDF]
The Department of Tourism advertisement forms part of Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026. The official DPSA circular page lists Tourism among the national departments included in Circular 33.
Department of Tourism Circular 33 of 2026 vacancy summary
| Vacancy detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Tourism |
| Circular | Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026 |
| Post number | 33/102 |
| Position | Assistant Director: Gender Focal Point and Diversity Management |
| Reference number | DT 57/2026 |
| Salary | R487,197 per annum |
| Salary level | Level 09 |
| Centre | Pretoria |
| Closing date | 29 September 2026 at 16:30 |
| Qualification | Recognised NQF 6 qualification in a listed relevant field or related field |
| Experience | 3 to 4 years of relevant experience in a transformation programmes environment, including 2 years at senior practitioner level or equivalent |
| Application documents | New Z83 and updated comprehensive CV |
| Electronic application | Single PDF document |
| Application email | Recruitment5726@tourism.gov.za |
| Enquiries | Ms N De Groote, (012) 444 6602 |
The vacancy information above comes from the Department of Tourism advertisement in Circular 33.
Table of Contents
- Department of Tourism Circular 33 of 2026
- What the vacancy is about
- Introduction
- Editorial Review
- What the requirements mean
- What experience should your CV demonstrate?
- Who should apply?
- Who should not apply?
- How to apply
- Z83 application requirements
- Application checklist
- Common application mistakes
- What happens after you apply?
- Salary and work location
- Official source
- Internal links
- Frequently Asked Questions
- About DPSACircular.co.za
- About the Author
- Editorial Review and disclaimer
- Last checked
Circular
Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026.
The Department of Tourism vacancy appears under Annexure J of Circular 33 of 2026. The official DPSA page identifies Circular 33 as the Public Service Vacancy Circular posted on 11 September 2026 and provides a separate Tourism section.
Introduction
The Department of Tourism has advertised an Assistant Director: Gender Focal Point and Diversity Management position in Pretoria under Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026.
The post carries a salary of R487,197 per annum at Salary Level 09. The reference number is DT 57/2026 and the post number is 33/102.
This vacancy requires more than a qualification on paper. The advertisement asks for relevant experience in a transformation programmes environment, including two years at senior practitioner level or equivalent. It also lists knowledge of Public Service prescripts, transformation-related frameworks, project planning, communication, analytical ability, people management and business writing.
For applicants considering this position, the practical question is therefore not only whether your qualification matches. Your CV should also make your relevant transformation, gender, diversity, inclusion, policy, programme coordination or related experience easy for the recruitment team to identify.
The application process also requires careful attention to the new Z83 form. The Department states that applicants must submit a completed and signed new Z83 together with an updated comprehensive CV. Electronic applications must be submitted as one PDF document.
Editorial Review
DPSACircular.co.za reviewed the vacancy details against the supplied official government advertisement. Our review focused on the advertised position, reference number, salary information, qualification requirements, experience requirements, closing date and application instructions.
The review also checked the Department of Tourism section of Circular 33 against the official DPSA Circular 33 page. The official advertisement remains the final source for applicants because government departments control their own recruitment processes and application requirements.
What the Requirements Mean
The qualification requirement is a recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Social Science or a related field.
In practical terms, your qualification should have a clear connection to the functions of the post. Applicants should check the exact qualification wording before deciding whether their academic background fits the advert.
Relevant experience
The advertisement requests three to four years of relevant experience in a transformation programmes environment, with two years at senior practitioner level or equivalent.
Your CV should therefore explain the work you performed rather than relying only on job titles.
For example, relevant evidence might include experience involving:
- Transformation programmes
- Gender equality programmes
- Diversity management
- Disability inclusion
- Policy implementation
- Workplace awareness programmes
- Stakeholder coordination
- Programme planning
- Monitoring and reporting
- Government policy frameworks
- Employee forums
- Outreach initiatives
- Reasonable accommodation processes
- Project coordination
Your experience still needs to match the advert. Adding unrelated duties to make your CV appear longer does not strengthen an application.
Knowledge requirements
The advertisement lists several pieces of legislation, frameworks and policies connected to transformation, gender equality, disability management, public administration and workplace conduct.
You should therefore read the requirements carefully before submitting your application. If your professional experience involved implementing or working with relevant government frameworks, describe your role clearly in your CV.
Skills
The advert lists project planning, interpersonal, communication, computer literacy, people management, analytical and business writing skills. It also requires a valid driver’s licence, while stating that persons with disabilities who are unable to drive will still be considered.
Your CV should provide evidence of these skills through your previous responsibilities and achievements.
What this job is about
The position focuses on coordinating gender and diversity policy implementation within the Department of Tourism.
The advertised duties include coordinating gender equality and women’s empowerment programmes, diversity and inclusion initiatives, awareness sessions, capacity-building activities, outreach programmes, disability management activities and reasonable accommodation support. The role also involves planning, reporting, meetings, registers, special projects and monitoring activities.
This gives applicants a useful way to assess their own experience.
If your previous work involved coordinating programmes, preparing reports, supporting workplace transformation, organising awareness activities, working with employee forums or assisting with inclusion and disability initiatives, review your experience against the duties before applying.
Who Should Apply?
You should consider applying if you meet the core requirements stated in the official advertisement.
Your profile should broadly align with:
- A recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in one of the listed fields or a related field.
- Three to four years of relevant experience in a transformation programmes environment.
- At least two years at senior practitioner level or equivalent.
- Knowledge of relevant Public Service prescripts and transformation-related frameworks.
- Strong communication and business writing ability.
- Project planning and analytical skills.
- People management and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy.
- A valid driver’s licence, subject to the accommodation stated in the advertisement.
Applicants should also be prepared to follow the Department’s Z83 and document requirements precisely.
Who Should Not Apply?
You should reconsider applying if you do not meet the essential qualification or experience requirements stated in the advertisement.
You should also avoid submitting an application if:
- You plan to use the old Z83 form.
- You have not completed the required sections of the new Z83.
- You have not signed and initialled the form where required.
- You intend to submit documents other than those requested at the initial application stage.
- You intend to submit your electronic application in separate PDF files.
- You intend to apply after the closing time.
- You cannot demonstrate relevant experience connected to the post.
The Department states that applications that fail to meet the specified requirements or arrive late will not be considered.
How to Apply
The Department of Tourism provides three application routes for this vacancy.
Email application
Email your application to:
Recruitment5726@tourism.gov.za
The electronic application must be in PDF format and consist of one document.
The subject line should contain the correct job title and reference number.
For this vacancy, applicants should use:
Assistant Director: Gender Focal Point and Diversity Management, DT 57/2026
The Department specifically instructs applicants to quote the relevant reference number.
Hand delivery
Applications may be hand delivered to:
Tourism House
17 Trevenna Road
Sunnyside
Pretoria
Postal application
Applications may also be sent to:
Chief Director: HR Management and Development
Department of Tourism
Private Bag X424
Pretoria
0001
The official advertisement provides these application channels.
Z83 Application Requirements
The Department has provided detailed instructions concerning the new Z83.
Applicants must submit:
- A completed and signed new Z83 application form.
- An updated comprehensive CV containing detailed previous experience.
The Department states that the electronic application must be a single PDF document.
The new Z83 must be used. Applications submitted using the old Z83 will not be considered.
The advertisement also states that Sections A, B, C and D must be completed in full. Applicants may refer to their CV in Sections E, F and G because of limited space, but the question concerning conditions preventing reappointment under Part F must be answered and the declaration must be signed.
Do you need certified qualifications when applying?
The initial application requires the new Z83 and an updated comprehensive CV.
The Department states that only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the interview, following communication from Human Resources.
Applicants with foreign qualifications will need an evaluation report from the South African Qualifications Authority when shortlisted, according to the advertisement.
Application Checklist
Before submitting your application, check each item below.
- I have checked the qualification requirement.
- I have checked the required experience.
- I have reviewed the duties against my own experience.
- I am using the new Z83 form.
- I completed the required Z83 sections.
- I initialled and signed the Z83 as required.
- I answered the required Part F question.
- I signed the declaration.
- My CV is updated.
- My CV provides detailed previous experience.
- I included the correct reference number.
- I used the correct job title.
- My electronic application is one PDF document.
- I checked the email subject line.
- I checked the closing date and time.
- I kept a copy of my submitted application.
Common Application Mistakes
Using the old Z83
The Department specifically states that applications using the old Z83 will not be considered. Use the current Z83 form.
Leaving Z83 sections incomplete
The advertisement states that Sections A, B, C and D must be completed in full. Incomplete forms create an avoidable compliance problem.
Forgetting the signature and initials
The Department states that the Z83 must be fully completed, initialled and signed as instructed. Failure to do so may result in disqualification during the selection process.
Sending separate PDF attachments
The electronic application must consist of one PDF document. Check your final attachment before sending the email.
Omitting the reference number
Use DT 57/2026 where the Department requires the vacancy reference number.
Sending the application late
The closing date is 29 September 2026 at 16:30. The advertisement states that late applications will not be considered.
Copying generic duties into your CV
A stronger approach is to describe what you personally did in previous roles. Connect your experience to transformation programmes, policy implementation, reporting, stakeholder coordination, diversity, gender, disability management or related work where relevant.
What Happens After You Apply?
The Department states that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates, will undertake two pre-entry assessments. One assessment involves a practical exercise relating to the technical and generic requirements of the post. The other assesses integrity and ethical conduct.
Candidates will also be subject to personnel suitability checks. The advertisement lists criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification and employment verification among these checks.
Applicants should therefore keep supporting documentation available after submitting an application.
The Department also states that appointment validity is conditional on matters including the employment contract, performance agreement, annual financial disclosure and applicable security clearance.
Salary and Location
The Assistant Director: Gender Focal Point and Diversity Management position offers R487,197 per annum at Salary Level 09.
The centre is Pretoria.
The official advertisement identifies the post as 33/102 with reference DT 57/2026.
Employment Equity and Representation
The Department of Tourism states that it is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and intends to promote representativeness through the filling of posts.
The vacancy also states that Coloured Male and White Male candidates, Youth and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should read the employment equity wording in the official advertisement alongside the complete vacancy requirements.
Practical CV Advice for This Vacancy
One of the most useful checks before applying is to compare your CV with the work described in the advertisement.
For example, if your previous position involved coordinating workplace transformation programmes, your CV should explain the programme, your responsibility and the result.
Instead of relying on a statement such as:
“Responsible for transformation.”
Use specific evidence from your own experience, such as:
“Coordinated implementation activities for workplace transformation programmes, prepared progress reports and supported stakeholder engagement.”
Only include statements supported by your real work history.
The same principle applies to gender programmes, diversity management, disability inclusion, policy implementation, awareness sessions, reporting and project coordination.
Official Source
The official Department of Public Service and Administration page confirms Circular 33 of 2026 was posted on 11 September 2026 and lists Tourism among the national departments.
The Department of Tourism advertisement is contained in Annexure J of Circular 33 and provides the application address, email address, closing date, Z83 requirements, vacancy reference number, salary, qualification and experience requirements.
Use the official government advertisement as the final source before submitting your application.
Internal Links
For stronger topical coverage, link this guide naturally to relevant DPSACircular.co.za resources using descriptive anchor text.
Recommended internal links include:
- DPSA Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026
- Government Job Application Checklist 2026
- Z83 Application Form Guide
- Government Job Requirements
- Government Job Documents
- Government Job CV Guide
- Government Job Interviews
- Government Job Shortlisting
- Government Vacancy Verification
- Government Job Scams
- Government Salary Levels
- Government Salary Notches
- Government Jobs in South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What Department of Tourism vacancy appears in Circular 33 of 2026?
The Department of Tourism advertises an Assistant Director: Gender Focal Point and Diversity Management position, post number 33/102, reference DT 57/2026.
2. What is the salary for the Department of Tourism Assistant Director vacancy?
The salary is R487,197 per annum at Salary Level 09.
3. Where is the Department of Tourism vacancy based?
The centre for the advertised position is Pretoria.
4. What is the closing date for the Department of Tourism vacancy?
The closing date is 29 September 2026 at 16:30.
5. What qualification is required?
The advert requires a recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Social Science or a related field.
6. How much experience is required?
The advertisement requests three to four years of relevant experience in a transformation programmes environment, including two years at senior practitioner level or equivalent.
7. Which Z83 form should applicants use?
Applicants must use the new Z83 application form. The Department states that applications using the old Z83 will not be considered.
8. Do I need to submit certified qualifications with my initial application?
No. The advertisement states that shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents at the relevant stage.
9. What documents must I submit?
The initial application requires a completed and signed new Z83 form and an updated comprehensive CV.
10. Must the electronic application be one PDF?
Yes. The Department states that electronic applications must be in PDF format and consist of a single document file.
11. What should I put in the email subject line?
The Department instructs applicants to indicate the correct job title and reference number in the subject line.
12. What is the reference number?
The reference number is DT 57/2026.
13. What email address should I use?
The advertisement provides Recruitment5726@tourism.gov.za for applications.
14. Where do I send a postal application?
Postal applications should be addressed to the Chief Director: HR Management and Development at the Department of Tourism, Private Bag X424, Pretoria, 0001.
15. Where can I hand deliver the application?
The Department states that applications may be hand delivered to Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Road, Sunnyside, Pretoria.
16. What happens after shortlisting?
Shortlisted candidates will undergo pre-entry assessments and personnel suitability checks as described in the advertisement.
17. Will every applicant receive correspondence?
No. The Department states that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
18. Are foreign qualifications accepted?
Applicants with foreign qualifications will need an evaluation report issued by SAQA when shortlisted, according to the advertisement.
19. Do persons with disabilities need a driver’s licence?
The advertisement lists a valid driver’s licence as a requirement but states that persons with disabilities who are prevented from driving will still be considered.
20. Is DPSACircular.co.za the official Department of Tourism recruitment website?
No. DPSACircular.co.za is an independent South African job information website. The website does not represent the Department of Tourism, DPSA or the South African government and does not process applications.
About DPSACircular.co.za
DPSACircular.co.za is an independent South African job information website that publishes information about DPSA Vacancy Circulars, government vacancies, internships, learnerships, graduate programmes, bursaries and related career guidance.
We publish vacancy guides to help readers understand government advertisements before applying.
We do not accept, process or decide government job applications. Recruitment decisions remain with the relevant government department.
This article exists to help readers identify the Department of Tourism vacancy in Circular 33, understand the published requirements and follow the application instructions supplied by the department.
About the Author
Godwin Samuel is the Founder and Publisher of DPSACircular.co.za.
His work focuses on researching South African government employment information, reviewing vacancy advertisements, explaining application requirements and helping readers understand the public sector recruitment process.
For vacancy guides, the editorial process focuses on checking details such as reference numbers, salaries, qualifications, experience requirements, closing dates and application instructions against the supplied government advertisement.
Readers should always verify the latest information in the official government advertisement before applying.
Editorial Review
DPSACircular.co.za reviewed the Department of Tourism vacancy against the supplied official government advertisement and the Department of Public Service and Administration’s Circular 33 of 2026 page.
The review focused on the advertised position, reference number, salary, qualification requirements, experience requirements, closing date, application channels and document requirements. The official government advertisement remains the final source for application decisions.
Disclaimer
DPSACircular.co.za is an independent South African job information website. We are not the official DPSA website and are not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Department of Public Service and Administration, Department of Tourism or any other South African government department.
We do not accept, process, shortlist, interview or decide government job applications.
The Department of Tourism is responsible for the advertised vacancy, recruitment process and final selection decisions.
Applicants should verify the vacancy details, requirements, closing date and application instructions against the official government advertisement before submitting an application.
Last Checked
This Department of Tourism Circular 33 of 2026 guide was last checked on 15 September 2026.
The vacancy closes on 29 September 2026 at 16:30 according to the official advertisement.
Update this section whenever the official advertisement changes, an amendment is issued or the vacancy is withdrawn.
How We Checked the Department of Tourism Vacancy
A government vacancy often contains several details that look straightforward but require careful checking before publication. At DPSACircular.co.za, our review starts with the official advertisement rather than a search result, social media post or third-party vacancy summary.
For this Department of Tourism Circular 33 vacancy, we checked the information supplied in Annexure J of the official advertisement. The review covered the post number, position title, reference number, salary, centre, qualification, experience requirement, application channels, closing date and document requirements.
The advertisement identifies the position as Assistant Director: Gender Focal Point and Diversity Management, reference DT 57/2026, with a salary of R487,197 per annum at Level 09 and a centre in Pretoria.
We then checked the application instructions separately because application errors often occur in the submission stage rather than when an applicant reads the vacancy title.
The Department states that applicants must use the new Z83, submit an updated comprehensive CV, and submit an electronic application as one PDF document. The Department also states that the correct job title and reference number should appear in the email subject line.
This checking process helps us separate three things in the guide:
- What the government advertisement says.
- What the requirement means for an applicant.
- What an applicant should check before submitting.
The first category comes from the official source. The second and third provide practical editorial guidance and do not replace the official advertisement.
What We Added Beyond the Official PDF
The official advertisement is the authoritative source for the vacancy. Reproducing the PDF on a webpage would give readers little additional value.
The purpose of this guide is different.
We have taken the important vacancy information and organised it around the questions an applicant is likely to ask while preparing an application.
For example, the advertisement says the applicant needs three to four years of relevant experience in a transformation programmes environment, including two years at senior practitioner level or equivalent.
The useful question for an applicant is what evidence in their own employment history demonstrates this requirement.
A job title alone does not explain your experience. Your CV should show the work you performed, the programmes or activities you supported, the level of responsibility you held and the areas connected to the vacancy.
This is why the guide explains the requirement instead of copying the wording from the PDF.
Reading the Experience Requirement From an Applicant’s Perspective
The experience requirement deserves particular attention.
The Department asks for three to four years of relevant experience in a transformation programmes environment, with two years at senior practitioner level or equivalent.
When reviewing your CV, look beyond your job title.
Ask yourself:
- Did my previous work involve transformation programmes?
- Did I coordinate or support gender-related programmes?
- Did I work with diversity or inclusion initiatives?
- Did I prepare reports or plans connected to transformation?
- Did I coordinate workplace awareness activities?
- Did I work with employee forums or stakeholder groups?
- Did I support disability management initiatives?
- Did I monitor programme implementation?
- Did I prepare presentations, reports or business documents?
- Did I perform duties at a senior practitioner or equivalent level?
You should not add experience to your CV simply because the vacancy mentions a particular duty.
Instead, identify genuine examples from your previous work and describe them clearly.
For example, if you previously coordinated a workplace transformation programme, your CV should explain your actual responsibility rather than simply stating:
“Worked on transformation.”
A stronger factual description would explain the programme coordination, reporting, stakeholder engagement or monitoring work you personally performed.
The purpose is accuracy. Your CV should help the recruitment team understand your real experience without requiring them to guess.
Understanding the Duties Before Applying
The duties provide another useful way to assess your suitability.
The advertised role involves coordinating gender and diversity policy implementation, preparing plans and reports, supporting forums, coordinating awareness sessions, supporting disability management activities, assisting with reasonable accommodation and assistive devices, coordinating outreach activities and monitoring special projects.
This gives you a practical test.
Do not ask only:
“Do I have the qualification?”
Also ask:
“Have I performed work similar to the duties described?”
For example, someone whose previous experience includes programme coordination, policy implementation, workplace awareness, reporting, stakeholder engagement and diversity-related initiatives might find a closer connection between their experience and the advertised duties.
The final decision about suitability belongs to the Department. DPSACircular.co.za does not determine whether an applicant qualifies for appointment.
A Practical Way to Compare Your CV With the Vacancy
Before submitting your application, create a simple comparison.
| Vacancy requirement | What to check in your CV |
|---|---|
| NQF 6 qualification | Exact qualification and field |
| 3 to 4 years relevant experience | Dates and responsibilities |
| Transformation programmes experience | Specific programmes or activities |
| Senior practitioner or equivalent | Level of responsibility |
| Project planning | Examples from previous work |
| Communication | Reports, presentations or stakeholder work |
| Business writing | Reports, policies or formal documents |
| Analytical skills | Planning, reporting or analysis work |
| People management | Genuine supervisory or coordination experience |
| Computer literacy | Systems and applications you actually use |
| Driver’s licence | Valid licence where applicable |
This comparison does not replace the Department’s assessment. It gives you a practical way to identify gaps before submitting your application.
Why the New Z83 Requires Extra Attention
The Z83 instructions are one of the areas where a small administrative mistake could affect an application.
The Department states that the new Z83 must be used and that applications submitted using the old Z83 will not be considered. It also requires the relevant sections to be completed, initialled and signed as instructed.
Before sending your application, open the completed Z83 again and check every section.
Do not assume that completing the form once means the form is ready for submission.
Check:
- Your personal details.
- The vacancy reference number.
- The position applied for.
- The required sections.
- Initials where requested.
- Signature.
- Declaration.
- The Part F question identified in the advertisement.
- Consistency between the Z83 and your CV.
The Department specifically states that failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 could lead to disqualification during the selection process.
How to Prepare the Single PDF Application
Applicants using email should pay attention to the Department’s single-document instruction.
The advertisement states that the electronic application must be in PDF format and made up of a single document file.
Before pressing send, open the final PDF on your computer or phone.
Check that:
- The document opens correctly.
- The Z83 is readable.
- The CV is readable.
- The pages appear in the intended order.
- The document does not contain accidental blank pages.
- Your reference number is correct.
- The file is attached to the email.
- The email address is correct.
- The subject line contains the required job title and reference number.
This final check takes a few minutes and gives you an opportunity to catch a technical error before the application leaves your inbox.
How to Use Your CV for This Vacancy
Your CV should make relevant experience easy to identify.
For this vacancy, avoid a CV where the first few pages contain generic duties unrelated to transformation, gender, diversity, policy implementation, programme coordination or the other areas described in the advertisement.
Start with your most relevant professional information.
For each relevant position, provide:
- Employer.
- Position title.
- Employment period.
- Main responsibilities.
- Relevant programmes or projects.
- Reporting responsibilities.
- Coordination responsibilities.
- Relevant achievements where factual and measurable.
Do not manufacture achievements or copy duties from the government advertisement.
The safest approach is to describe your own work using clear, factual language.
What Applicants Should Check After Sending the Application
Keep a copy of the complete application you submitted.
Save:
- The final PDF.
- The completed Z83.
- Your CV.
- The email sent.
- The date and time of submission.
- Any delivery or acknowledgement message received.
The Department states that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Keeping your own submission record therefore gives you a clear reference point if you later need to check what you submitted.
What Happens During the Selection Process?
The advertisement provides more information about the process after shortlisting.
Shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates, will undertake two pre-entry assessments. One involves a practical exercise designed to assess suitability against technical and generic requirements. The other concerns integrity and ethical conduct.
The Department also states that candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification verification and employment verification.
This is useful information for applicants because the recruitment process does not end when the application email is sent.
Your application should therefore be accurate from the beginning. Your CV, Z83, qualifications and employment history should tell a consistent story.
Why the Closing Time Matters
The closing date is 29 September 2026 at 16:30.
The advertisement specifically states that late applications will not be considered.
Do not plan to send the application a few minutes before the deadline.
Prepare the application earlier, check the final PDF and submit with enough time to deal with an attachment, internet or email problem.
For postal or hand-delivered applications, follow the method and timing requirements in the official advertisement rather than assuming that the same timing applies to every submission method.
Vacancy Status and Update Process
Vacancy information can change after publication.
For this reason, DPSACircular.co.za records a “Last checked” date on vacancy guides.
When we update the page, we look for information such as:
- An amended advertisement.
- A withdrawal notice.
- A changed closing date.
- Changed application instructions.
- A corrected reference number.
- Changes to the official source.
If an official amendment is issued, the article should be updated to reflect the new information and the update date should be changed.
The original publication date should not be confused with the date on which the information was last checked.
Why This Page Does Not Reproduce the Government Advertisement
The official PDF should remain the authoritative vacancy document.
This article does not reproduce the entire advertisement because readers need an explanation and application guide rather than another copy of the same document.
The guide summarises important information, explains requirements in practical terms and highlights application checks.
Readers should still open the official advertisement before applying.
This approach also makes the page more useful when a reader has already found the official PDF but needs help understanding how to prepare an application.
How DPSACircular.co.za Handles Accuracy
Accuracy starts with the source.
For government vacancy guides, the official advertisement provides the primary vacancy information. DPSACircular.co.za then organises that information into a reader-friendly guide.
Where the official source provides a specific requirement, the article should preserve the meaning of that requirement.
Where DPSACircular provides practical advice, the wording should make clear that the advice is guidance rather than an additional government requirement.
For example, the Department requires a single PDF for an electronic application. That is an official requirement.
Telling an applicant to open the PDF before sending it is practical editorial advice.
Keeping those two categories separate helps readers understand what the government requires and what DPSACircular recommends as a preparation step.
Editorial Experience Behind This Guide
The value of a government vacancy guide is not in repeating a vacancy advertisement.
The useful work happens when the published information is checked, organised and explained.
For this vacancy, the editorial review moved through the advertisement in stages. First, the vacancy identity was checked. Then the salary, location, qualification and experience requirements were reviewed. The application instructions were then checked separately because the Department has specific requirements for the new Z83 and electronic submission.
The final stage focused on questions an applicant is likely to ask before submitting.
Does my qualification fit?
Does my experience match the advertised environment?
Have I used the correct Z83?
Have I completed and signed the form?
Is my electronic application one PDF?
Did I use the correct reference number?
Did I submit before 16:30 on the closing date?
That is the practical purpose of this page.
It turns a government advertisement into a guide that helps the reader work through the application process while keeping the official advertisement as the final authority.
Who Created This Guide and Why?
This guide was prepared for DPSACircular.co.za by its editorial team under the publishing responsibility of Godwin Samuel, Founder and Publisher.
The website’s role is to research and explain South African government employment information.
DPSACircular.co.za does not recruit candidates, shortlist applicants, conduct interviews, select successful candidates or make employment decisions.
The purpose of the article is to help readers understand the Department of Tourism vacancy before using the official application channel.
Source Hierarchy Used for This Article
When information needs verification, use the following order:
- Official Department of Tourism vacancy advertisement.
- Official DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026.
- Official government information referred to by the advertisement.
- DPSACircular.co.za editorial explanation and application guidance.
A third-party website should not override a requirement stated in the official government advertisement.
If a third-party vacancy page gives different information from the official advertisement, readers should follow the official source unless an official amendment provides updated instructions.
Update History
Published: 11 September 2026
Last checked: 15 September 2026
Current status at last check: Open
Closing date: 29 September 2026 at 16:30
Future updates should record the date, what changed and the official source supporting the change.
For example:
15 September 2026: Vacancy details checked against the official Department of Tourism advertisement.
If an amendment or withdrawal is later published, record the new date and explain the change rather than silently replacing the original information.
Reader Correction and Accuracy Contact
If you identify an error in this guide, compare the information with the latest official government advertisement first.
If the official source contains newer information, DPSACircular.co.za should review the page and update the relevant section where appropriate.
Readers should provide the specific vacancy detail they believe needs correction and, where possible, identify the official source supporting the correction.
This creates a transparent process for maintaining vacancy information after publication.
Final Applicant Check
Before you submit your application for this Department of Tourism vacancy, stop and check the application one more time.
You should know:
- Which position you are applying for.
- The reference number.
- Whether your qualification meets the stated requirement.
- Whether your experience matches the required environment.
- Whether you are using the new Z83.
- Whether the Z83 is complete and signed.
- Whether your CV contains relevant and accurate experience.
- Whether your electronic application is one PDF.
- Whether your email subject contains the required information.
- Whether you are sending the application through an official channel.
- Whether you are submitting before 29 September 2026 at 16:30.
The final check is your responsibility as the applicant.
DPSACircular.co.za provides information and guidance. The Department of Tourism controls the recruitment process and makes the final decisions.
Why This Guide Is Different From a Job Listing
A job listing primarily tells you that a vacancy exists.
This page is designed to answer the next questions.
What does the vacancy require?
Does my experience appear relevant?
What should I prepare?
Which Z83 should I use?
How should I package an electronic application?
What mistakes should I avoid?
What happens after shortlisting?
Where should I verify the information?
Those questions are the reason for creating this guide.
The official advertisement remains the source for the government’s requirements. The role of DPSACircular.co.za is to help readers understand those requirements and prepare more carefully before applying.
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