REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Division

TOTAL STAFF RESPONSIBILITY: In excess of 190 people

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: R500 million turnover

SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY: Responsibility and authority for the effective leadership and profitable management of the company so as to achieve a financial performance which is in line with agreed objectives

GROUP BACKGROUND: Inbound Tour Operator

KEY EXECUTIVE ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Must be a graduate
• At least fifteen years post qualifying experience
• Should currently be Managing Director/Member of the Executive Committee of a company/division in the hospitality/tourism sector
• Experience in a tour operating company, ideally inbound, is essential
• Should have managed a professional staff complement of at least fifty people and have been responsible for an annual turnover of at least R200 million
• Must have strong customer service and service delivery orientation
• Strongly profit and results orientated, financially literate and commercially astute
• Must be willing to travel extensively in Southern Africa and Internationally

KEY JOB PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Creating, developing and implementing a vision, strategic direction and momentum to grow the company organically ensuring a 15% return on investment and doubling the annual turnover
• Developing commercial relationships with international clients and local hospitality groups
• Identifying, sourcing, finding and concluding new acquisitions in order to expand the division
• Managing relationships with and lobbying key stakeholders
• Motivating, mentoring and guiding the members of the Executive Committee
• Ensuring effective corporate governance processes and systems are in place
• Creating an ethos of excellence and desire for continuous improvement and growth in the company

REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Division

TOTAL STAFF RESPONSIBILITY: In excess of 190 people

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: R500 million turnover

SUMMARY OF EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY: Responsibility and authority for the effective leadership and profitable management of the company so as to achieve a financial performance which is in line with agreed objectives

GROUP BACKGROUND: Inbound Tour Operator

KEY EXECUTIVE ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Must be a graduate
• At least fifteen years post qualifying experience
• Should currently be Managing Director/Member of the Executive Committee of a company/division in the hospitality/tourism sector
• Experience in a tour operating company, ideally inbound, is essential
• Should have managed a professional staff complement of at least fifty people and have been responsible for an annual turnover of at least R200 million
• Must have strong customer service and service delivery orientation
• Strongly profit and results orientated, financially literate and commercially astute
• Must be willing to travel extensively in Southern Africa and Internationally

KEY JOB PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Creating, developing and implementing a vision, strategic direction and momentum to grow the company organically ensuring a 15% return on investment and doubling the annual turnover
• Developing commercial relationships with international clients and local hospitality groups
• Identifying, sourcing, finding and concluding new acquisitions in order to expand the division
• Managing relationships with and lobbying key stakeholders
• Motivating, mentoring and guiding the members of the Executive Committee
• Ensuring effective corporate governance processes and systems are in place
• Creating an ethos of excellence and desire for continuous improvement and growth in the company