📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWLimpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is actively recruiting for a Deputy Director: Academy of Sport position in Limpopo. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Administration / Secretarial sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 5 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Administration / Secretarial • Location Preference: in Limpopo
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe Deputy Director: Academy of Sport position is an important role within the Administration / Secretarial sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Administration / Secretarial offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Deputy Director: Academy of Sport position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Administration / Secretarial field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Administration / Secretarial sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Key Performance AreasSport 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.
Prerequisites
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).
Person Profile
Knowledge: Knowledge of Public Service administration Procedures and Policies, knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, analytical thinking, conflict resolution, interpersonal relations, problem solving, planning & organising, change / Diversity management. Skills: Research skills, computer literacy, good Communication skills, client orientated skills, report writing skills; Facilitation skills, co-ordination skills, liaison skills, typing skills and networking
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