Sport and Social Coordinator Western Cape

Overview

The primary objective of this role is to promote campus community, vibrant social activities and sports at the campus level to encourage a balanced lifestyle amongst the student body. This position requires an energetic extroverted personality and uniquely blends hands-on event execution, proactive student relationship-building, and creative visual storytelling to maximize both physical participation and digital engagement across all campus platforms. 

 Key Responsibilities

Photograph and film key campus milestones, including Open Days, scheduled student excursions, and daily campus life activities for both our Salt River and Tygervalley campuses. Create and design all necessary digital and physical promotional materials, event posters, invitations, and stationery. Script, film, and edit engaging "How-to" videos to help students navigate campus systems. Partner directly with national marketing teams and external creative agencies to supply requested video assets and local footage. Update physical campus posters on the walls, create fresh visual displays, and physically maintain noticeboards to ensure the campus remains professional and completely clutter-free. Coordinate a busy campus calendar featuring both large-scale events (like Orientation Week) and smaller recurring activations (like Student Fun Fridays). Coordinate closely with the Student Representative Committee (SRC), help market their initiatives, and co-organize student-led events. Handle all preparation logistics, including buying necessary supplies, managing RSVPs, setting up venues, and coordinating on-site first aid and security rosters. Physically assemble event spaces, which includes heavy lifting of tables, chairs, banners, and sound equipment. Plan, promote, and run community outreaches, charity donation drives, and volunteer initiatives. Monitor equipment conditions, manage inventory logs, report broken gear, and establish and enforce safety rules for gym users. Interact with students daily on campus to foster positive, trusting, and supportive peer-to-peer relationships. Manage official student communication groups and chats, ensuring announcements are broadcast multiple times and remain exceptionally clear, clean, and detailed. Resolve ongoing student queries and conduct student surveys to gather actionable feedback on campus life. Organize resume and CV creation workshops, offering constructive, practical feedback to help students prepare for the workforce. Create networking opportunities between students and potential employers to assist with work placements. Maintain flexibility to work selected weekends to assist with campus events like Registration Days and Open Days.

Skills and Competencies

Event Planning and Coordination Communication Skills Leadership and Mentorship Interpersonal Skills Organizational Skills Creativity and Innovation Student-Centred Approach Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Problem-Solving Team Collaboration Enthusiasm and Energy

Own car and valid driver’s license Qualification (NQF level 6) in Marketing, PR, Sport, Events or related field 2 years in a similar role Event management experience First Aid knowledge