Deputy Director: Academy of Sport: For a period of one (1) year contract (Re-advertisement Applicants who applied before are encouraged to apply again) (SAC)

Sport Science and medicine support: Coordinate sport specific testing using scientific protocols, facilitate physiotherapy services for athletes, facilitate medical services for athletes and facilitate rehabilitation programmes for athletes. Coaching: Train elite coaches, provide qualified elite coaches to selected talented athletes, deploy head coaches during training camps and championships, provide access to information and the latest trends on coaching performance squad and events: Facilitate life skills workshops, liaise with clubs, federations and confederations, develop sport specific tactics and techniques programmes and coordinate exchange programmes. Talent identification: Deploy scouts, facilitate access to conducive facilities, monitor usage of correct selection criteria and capture data of the selected athletes into the academy database. Management of human and financial capital in the division: Manage performance and development of employees within the division, develop, implement and monitor service standards and operational plans, develop, review and ensure compliance to applicable policies and strategies, conduct budget planning and monitor utilisation in accordance with applicable prescripts.

A three-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) or bachelor’s degree in Sport Management or equivalent qualification related to the field as recognized by SAQA. A minimum 5 years of experience in Sport environment, of which 3 years must be at an Assistant Director level (Junior Management). A valid driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities).