RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Overall strategic and operational management of the sport-specific allocated clubs concerning corporate governance, financial management, business management, and other operational and administrative responsibilities such as human resources, marketing, and project management;
• Operate and manage the sport-specific allocated clubs to optimise the use of the facilities and prioritise the participation of students in internal leagues, competitions and events along with the overall welfare of the club’s student-athletes and to ensure the sustainability of TuksSport as a whole;
• Facilitates and ensures that the sport-specific allocated club’s high-performance programme is always positioned to guarantee optimal support to elite athletes and their coaches;
• Overall management of participation in leagues, varsity cup/sport and University Sport South Africa (USSA) programmes, including key stakeholder relations management;
• Financial sustainability of the clubs through seeking 3rd stream revenue to support all aspects of the clubs/programmes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management, Physical Education, Human Movement Science, Sport Science or a related field.

At least four years of experience in the following areas:

• Planning and organising of tournaments, leagues, projects and events.
• Managing and liaising with stakeholders.
• Preparing and drafting reports, newsletters and other written information including PowerPoint.
• Researching and drafting fundraising and sponsorship reports.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proficient knowledge of Marketing, Public Relations and Media Communications.
• Ability to maintain good relations with student-athletes, club members and the sports community.
• Ability to enhance and promote good corporate governance in the club.
• Computer literacy in MS Office packages, G-mail.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Postgraduate Certificate/ Diploma in Financial Administration or Project Management or Office Administration

Four years of experience in the following areas:

• Organisational management
• Financial administration
• Club/sport management in a sports club or sport federation