Tourism Monitors Programme 2025: Apply Now for Youth Jobs in South Africa’s Tourism Sector (All Provinces, Closing 31 Aug – 3 Sep 2025)

The Tourism Monitors Programme (TMP) 2025 is a life-changing opportunity for unemployed youth across South Africa to gain hands-on work experience in one of the country’s fastest-growing industries. Running across all nine provinces, the programme promotes job creation, skills development, and tourism excellence by placing youth at leading tourist attractions, heritage sites, and national parks.

This initiative not only empowers young South Africans with practical skills but also strengthens the country’s tourism sector by improving safety, service quality, and visitor experiences.

🌍 What the Tourism Monitors Programme Offers

By joining the TMP, participants will:

• Gain practical work exposure in tourism and environmental management.

• Build customer service, safety monitoring, and visitor engagement skills.

• Enhance employability in tourism, hospitality, and conservation industries.

• Contribute to community development and the growth of South Africa’s tourism economy.

• Support the protection of natural and cultural heritage sites.

✅ Who Can Apply? (Minimum Requirements)

To be considered, applicants must:

• Be an unemployed South African citizen with a valid SA ID.

• Be between 18 and 35 years old.

• Hold a Matric certificate or equivalent qualification.

• (Advantage) Have tertiary studies in tourism, hospitality, or environmental fields.

• Be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

• Reside within 40–100km of the allocated site or national park.

• Have reliable transport (some placements may provide accommodation if far from the site).

• Be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.

• Show a genuine passion for tourism, service, and community development.

• Note: Previous TMP participants cannot re-apply.

📍 Placement & Locations

Successful applicants will be placed at major tourism attractions, heritage landmarks, coastal reserves, wildlife parks, and cultural sites across South Africa.

The programme covers:

• Gauteng

• Mpumalanga

• Eastern Cape

• Free State

• KwaZulu-Natal

• Limpopo

• North West

• Northern Cape

• Western Cape

This national footprint ensures opportunities for both urban and rural youth.

📝 How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the official SAYouth.mobi platform.

👉 Download province-specific adverts here:

• Gauteng TMP Advert

• Mpumalanga TMP Advert

• Eastern Cape TMP Advert

• Free State TMP Advert

• KwaZulu-Natal TMP Advert

• Limpopo TMP Advert

• North West TMP Advert

• Northern Cape TMP Advert

• Western Cape TMP Advert

🎯 Why You Should Apply

• Earn valuable work experience in a fast-growing industry.

• Improve your career prospects in tourism, hospitality, or conservation.

• Play a part in safeguarding South Africa’s world-class tourism destinations.

• Gain exposure to real-world operations and visitor engagement.

📅 Closing Dates

Applications close between 31 August and 03 September 2025, depending on the province.

🔑 Conclusion

The Tourism Monitors Programme 2025 is more than just an internship—it’s a career launchpad for South Africa’s youth. If you are unemployed, passionate about tourism, and meet the requirements, this is your chance to join a national initiative that combines skills development, job creation, and tourism growth.

👉 Don’t miss out—apply via SAYouth.mobi before the closing dates and take the first step toward building your future in the tourism industry.

Application Form