I have been informed by SA Tourism that the details regarding qualifications of top management are contained in the table below.
With regard to the top leadership and management in SAT |
(i) What qualifications does each of the specified persons have in each case |
(ii) How do the specified qualifications align with the position that must be fulfilled |
(a) Chief Executive Officer |
The CEO role is currently vacant and recruitment is in progress. The acting incumbent has been appointed by the Board to carry the delegation of CEO to allow for business continuity. |
The requirements for the Chief Executive Officer are the following:
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(b) Chief Finance Officer |
- Bachelor degree in Accounting; - Bachelor Honours degree in Accounting; and (CA) SA |
The requirements for the Chief Finance Officer are the following:
The qualifications the incumbent possesses, coupled by their work experience align them to the position fulfilled. |
(c) Chief Operations Officer |
- Bachelor of Social Science - GIBS Executive Leadership Development Programme; |
The requirements for the Chief Operations Officer are the following:
The panel at the time of recruitment considered the candidate's experience and knowledge and concluded that it is aligned with job requirements which led to the decision to hire the candidate. |
(d) Chief Quality Assurance Officer |
- BCom Marketing Degree - Professional Management Development programme -GIBS - MASA Diploma in Media Management. |
- A Three-year Commerce degree (major in Marketing would be preferred) - A postgraduate or Master’s Degree in PR/Hospitality/Sales & Marketing/Travel & Tourism Management or equivalent. - 8-10 years in Senior Operations and/or Marketing and Sales Management experience or a related field, of which 5 years should be in management position. - Experience in Hospitality Product / Business Development, Destination and/or product knowledge. The qualifications the incumbent possesses, coupled by their work experience align them to the position fulfilled. |
e) Chief Marketing Officer |
The CMO role is currently vacant and recruitment is in progress. The acting incumbent has been appointed to carry the delegation of CEO to allow for business continuity. |
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f) Chief Convention Bureau Officer |
The CCBO role is currently vacant and recruitment is in progress. The acting incumbent has been appointed to carry the delegation of CEO to allow for business continuity. |
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g) Chief Strategy Officer |
Vacant |
- Extensive knowledge of international and domestic travel • Knowledge and understanding of the principles of business, the application thereof, the opportunities within business and the seizure of such opportunities • Knowledge and understanding of research methodology and principles critical in deriving intel that is reliable and integral • Excellent understanding of marketing principles, especially business events. Understanding general data management policies and procedures. • Ability to implement and follow governance and compliance procedures. Previous experience in managing an Analytics/ Research Department is essential |