Athletics Head of Program - Department of TuksSport at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Overall management of the Athletics club/programme with regard to corporate governance, financial management, business management, and other operational and administrative responsibilities such as human resources, marketing, and project management;
• Operate and manage the club to optimise the use of the facilities and prioritise the participation of students in internal leagues, athletic meetings, the welfare of the club’s student-athletes and the sustainability of TuksSport as a whole;
• Facilitates and ensures that the Athletics club/programme’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, and stakeholder relations management;
• Financial sustainability of the Athletics club/programme through seeking 3rd stream revenue to support all aspects of the club/programme.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Sport Management, Human Movement Science or a related field
• At least five years of experience in the following areas:
  • Athletics programme management in a tertiary institution, national or provincial sport federation or similar and comparable
  • Organisational management of tournaments, leagues and events.
  • Project Management
  • Financial Administration
  • Administrative management

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Advanced knowledge of strategic and operational planning.
• Advanced knowledge of operational management.
• Advanced knowledge of financial administration and management.
• Advanced knowledge of human resource development and management.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer literacy in MS Office packages, G-mail.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Honours degree in Sport Management, Human Movement Science or a related field.
• Certificate in Financial Management or Strategic Management or Marketing and Communication or Human Resource Management or Project Management.
• Two years of experience in the following areas:
  • Compiling fundraising proposals and business plans
  • Human resources management
  • Developing comprehensive publicity
  • Management of relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Code EB Driver’s license