Department Heads
Acting Director-General
Mr Dirk van Schalkwyk
Tel.:+27 12 310-3571
Fax: +27 12 320-1135
Email: dvschalkwyk@deat.gov.za
Deputy Director General : Tourism
Ms Sindiswa Nhlumayo
Tel.: +27 12 310-3600
Fax: +27 12 322-7496
Email: snhlumayo@deat.gov.za
Role
- To fulfill the government's role towards creating the conditions for
responsible tourism growth and development by promoting and developing tourism,
thereby increasing job and entrepreneurial opportunities and encouraging the
meaningful participation of previously disadvantaged individuals.
- The focus
will be on facilitating the growth of the tourism industry by providing support
to the public and private sectors, and the broader community.