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  • Posted: Feb 12, 2026
    Deadline: Feb 23, 2026
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  • Virgin Active was born in 1999. With 45 health clubs in the UK (8,500 employees!) and almost 250 globally, were one of the fastest-growing businesses within the Virgin Group. Were renowned for our outstanding customer service and helping our member be their personal best. Everyones welcome at Virgin Active. Young or old. Fit or unfit. Its all good. We set...
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    Infrastructure Administrator

    Your Purpose...

    • At Virgin Active, we're not just maintaining systems; we're engineering the digital backbone that powers every member experience. In a world where uptime is everything and performance is non-negotiable, we seek guardians of infrastructure. Enter the Infrastructure Administrator. With precision as your tool and resilience as your mission, you ensure our digital foundations are rock-solid.
    • As our Infrastructure Administrator, you're not just supporting systems; you're orchestrating stability. From servers to switches, backups to firewalls, you ensure every component hums in harmony—delivering seamless, secure, and always-on experiences for our teams and members.
    • Vision meets vigilance: Drive infrastructure strategies that are as robust and agile as our fitness ethos—scalable, secure, and ready for anything.
    • Unite and empower: Collaborate with cloud, security, and development teams to ensure our hybrid environments are optimised, compliant, and future-ready.

    Your Duties and Responsibilities...

    • System Steward: Maintain and monitor physical and virtual servers, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability across all
    • Patch Perfectionist: Regularly apply OS and software updates, firmware upgrades, and security patches to keep systems secure and
    • Backup Boss: Manage and verify backup and recovery processes, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.
    • Network Navigator: Oversee network infrastructure, including SD WAN, switches, firewalls, and VPNs, ensuring secure and efficient
    • Access Authority: Manage user accounts, permissions, and group policies through identity platforms.
    • UCaaS Support Specialist: Provide advanced technical support for Unified Communications  platforms,  assisting  with  escalations,
    • integrations, and troubleshooting complex telephony issues, while partnering with vendors for day-to-day operations.
    • Monitoring Maestro: Use monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve system issues before they impact users.
    • Documentation Devotee: Maintain detailed documentation of infrastructure configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
    • Support Specialist: Provide Tier 2/3 support for escalated infrastructure issues, collaborating with helpdesk and other IT teams.
    • Virtualisation Virtuoso: Administer virtualisation and cloud platforms, management, and optimisation.
    • Compliance Champion: Ensure infrastructure aligns with internal policies and external regulations, supporting audits and risk assessments.
    • DevOps Collaborator: Work with DevOps and cloud teams to support hybrid environments, infrastructure automation, and seamless deployments.

    We can’t live without… (Minimum Requirements)

    • Proven Experience: 3+ years in infrastructure administration or a similar role, managing enterprise-grade systems and networks.
    • Technical Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with Windows and Linux Servers, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and virtualisation platforms.
    • Networking Know-How: Solid understanding of LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, and network security principles.
    • Backup & Recovery Expertise: Experience with enterprise and cloud backup solutions and disaster recovery planning.
    • Monitoring & Maintenance: Familiarity with system monitoring tools and proactive maintenance practices.
    • Security Awareness: Understanding of security best practices, patch management, and compliance standards.
    • Scripting Skills: Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., PowerShell, bash) for automation and task efficiency.
    • Problem-Solving Mindset: Ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues with a calm, analytical approach.
    • Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross- functional teams and vendors.
    • Certifications (Preferred): Microsoft Certified, CompTIA Network+/Security+, or similar.

    We’d like you to have… (Attributes)

    • Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
    • Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
    • Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
    • Must be motivated to achieve success.
    • A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
    • A Growth mindset
    • The ability to work independently.
    • Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
    • A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
    • The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
    • Action orientation

    We’d love you to have… (additional skills)

    • Wellness knowledge, to engage and inspire others to take a holistic approach to wellness.
    • The ability to be agile.
    • The ability to be collaborative.
    • High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

    Closing Date 23 February 2026

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    Cloud Engineer

    Your Purpose...

    • At Virgin Active, we're not just building fitness experiences; we're crafting digital journeys on the cloud. In this expanse of virtual infrastructure and infinite possibilities, we look for navigators. Enter the Cloud Engineer. With Azure as your compass and code as your map, you'll chart new territories, ensuring our platforms sail smoothly on the vast oceans of the cloud.
    • As our Cloud Engineer, you're not just building; you're orchestrating. By harnessing Azure's vast capabilities, you lay the foundations, ensuring every byte and pixel finds its home in the cloud, contributing to seamless, scalable, and robust digital experiences for our members.
    • Vision meets action: Drive cloud-first strategies that soar above expectations, build infrastructure that's as resilient and dynamic as our member's fitness goals.
    • Unite and conquer: Collaborate with a cross-functional tech team, ensuring the cloud strategy aligns with our broader mission, powering both agility and innovation

    Your Duties and Responsibilities...

    • Azure Alchemist: Architect, deploy, and optimise services on Azure, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability.
    • Automation Aficionado: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automating tasks for efficient development and deployment.
    • Security Sentinel: Implement and maintain security best practices, ensuring our cloud infrastructure is always fortified against threats.
    • Cost Cognisant: Monitor and manage cloud expenses, ensuring optimal resource allocation without compromising on performance.
    • Performance Prodigy: Constantly monitor and refine the system's performance, ensuring lightning-fast response times and maximum
    • Collaboration Craftsman: Work closely with developers, QA, and other teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment in the cloud
    • Problem-solving Pioneer: Address and resolve any issues, ensuring our platforms run like well-oiled machines in the cloud.
    • Continuous Curiosity: Stay always in learning mode, adapting and evolving with the ever-changing cloud landscape.
    • DevOps Dynamo: Bridge the gap between development and operations by implementing infrastructure as code, managing environments, and ensuring smooth, automated deployments.
    • Resilience Architect: Design and implement high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies to ensure business continuity in the cloud.

    We can’t live without… (Minimum Requirements)

    • Azure Ace: A solid 5 years of experience focused on Azure, showcasing your ability to harness its wide array of services.
    • Tech Titan: A degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related domain that equips you with the foundational knowledge to thrive in cloud environments.
    • Automation Artist: Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and DevSecOps methodologies.
    • Security Savant: Robust understanding of cloud security protocols and best practices.
    • Performance Pro: Proven experience in optimising cloud deployments for performance and scalability.
    • Collaboration Champion: A track record of successful collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
    • Certification Champion: Azure certifications or any relevant cloud qualifications would amplify your credentials.

    We’d like you to have… (Attributes)

    • Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
    • Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
    • Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
    • Must be motivated to achieve success.
    • A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
    • A Growth mindset
    • The ability to work independently.
    • Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
    • A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
    • The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
    • Action orientation

    We’d love you to have… (additional skills)

    • Wellness knowledge, to engage and inspire others to take a holistic approach to wellness.
    • The ability to be agile.
    • The ability to be collaborative.
    • High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

    Closing Date 23 February 2026

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    Sales Consultant - Glen Acres

    Your Purpose...

    • The purpose of this role is to Inspire people to live active lives and to ensure that the individual and club sales goal is achieved monthly by promoting and marketing Virgin Active as the preferred choice in the fitness industry.

    Your Duties and Responsibilities...

    • Plan each day and month in advance, to generate new leads, book new appointments, and present to customers with the objective of making sales to successfully reach and exceed a pre-defined sales target.
    • Record activity inputs using the tools and systems provided by Virgin Active, in line with timelines and procedures set.
    • Abide by the Virgin Active sales processes and systems provided by Virgin Active.
    • To maintain up to date, comprehensive knowledge and understanding of VASA products, as well as in comparison to competitors.
    • To expand the customer base and strengthen the loyalty of existing customers through service calls to increase sales referrals, and ongoing development of networks and relationships.
    • To understand prospective members’ individual interests and requirements, building rapport and matching their interest and needs with our product.
    • Close sales by overcoming objections with the support of the Sales Manager and/or Regional Sales Coach.
    • Report to the Sales Manager regarding reviews and analyse objectives and planned activities.
    • To review and analyse sales data and statistics, to plan effectively for the future with the aim to increase sales and enhance our brand image.
    • Participate in sales meetings by sharing best practice, ideas and making recommendations to generate new leads, increase sales, etc.
    • Inform the local consumer of Virgin Active through activating unique marketing opportunities local to your club E.g. Attend, arrange, prepare, promotions, health days and corporate / community events as well as in-club events as a Virgin Active brand ambassador.

    Our Minimum Requirements...

    We can't live without...

    • Matric qualification essential.
    • Relevant tertiary qualification preferred (Sales and Marketing qualification).
    • A minimum 2 years’ experience within the sales industry.
    • Promotion and sales skills to sell the Virgin Active product and service effectively.
    • Proven track record of sales performance.
    • Plan daily activities to maximize results.
    • The ability to build and maintain rapport with key customers and identify new opportunities.
    • Telephone communication, and listening skills.
    • Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills essential.
    • Must be confident, polite and aware of the general matters taking place in the industry.
    • Must be customer centric
    • Must be able to analyse the market and use data to penetrate the market effectively.
    • Must be financially astute and be able to understand sales budgets. Must have proven experience in calculating sales ratios.
    • Understand and adhere to company systems and processes.
    • Must have excellent client relationship building skills across all customer demographics.

    We'd like you to have...

    • Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
    • Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
    • Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
    • Must be motivated to achieve success.
    • A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
    • A Growth mindset
    • The ability to work independently.
    • Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
    • A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
    • The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
    • Action orientation

    We’d love you to have…

    • Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
    • The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
    • The ability to be agile.
    • The ability to be collaborative.
    • High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

     Closing Date 16 February 2026

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    Receptionist

    Your Purpose...

    • The Service Ambassador is responsible for providing exceptional in-club member experiences using the available tools and platforms across areas such as our service/reception area, exercise floor, studios, swimming facilities and extended lounge areas.
    • This role is key in engaging our members across all offerings in club as well as online. This role supports the retention of our members through daily interaction and engagement.

    Your Duties and Responsibilities...

    Conducting Front of House Duties

    • Control access into the facility
    • Communicate and provide information to staff, members and prospective members
    • Deliver on member needs and experiences from entry to exit
    • Adhere to operational standards, and administration policies and procedures

    Engaging with Members

    • Deliver excellent customer service (experiences) throughout the club to achieve NPS and member sentiment score targets
    • Drive digital engagement with members on our various platforms as our digital offering evolves
    • Expose members to online or digital exercise offerings that are personalised / tailored to meet individual member needs
    • Retain members
    • Build member relations
    • Resolve complaints for each member or incident
    • Engage members to our fitness initiatives (events) to increase member retention

    Delivering the Member Floor Experience

    • Promote safe exercise
    • Manage member adherence to club rules and standards
    • Manage member adherence to safety protocol
    • Maintain the cleanliness of the floor

    Participating in Ongoing Training & Self-Development

    Our Minimum Requirements...

    We cannot live without...

    • Grade 12 Senior Certificate or NQF Level 4 equivalent
    • Successful completion of Reception Academy
    • Good understanding and knowledge of digital platforms
    • Sound knowledge of Virgin Active exercise experiences
    • Comprehensive understanding of the customer journey and the desired customer experience
    • Sound knowledge of club rules, operating standards and safety protocol
    • Minimum of 12 months experience within a face to face customer facing role
    • Proven ability to resolve member questions and queries
    • Embody the business values
    • People centric
    • Passionate about exercise

    We’d like you to have…

    • Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
    • Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
    • Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
    • Must be motivated to achieve success.
    • A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
    • A Growth mindset
    • The ability to work independently.
    • Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
    • A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
    • The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
    • Action orientation
    • Administer First Aid (valid First Aid Level 1 certificate)
    • Excellent relationship-building skills
    • Problem-solving skills
    • Good communication skills
    • Ability to resolve conflict

    We'd love you to have...

    • Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
    • The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
    • The ability to be agile.
    • The ability to be collaborative.
    • High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

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    Sales Consultant - Steenberg

    Your Purpose...

    • The purpose of this role is to Inspire people to live active lives and to ensure that the individual and club sales goal is achieved monthly by promoting and marketing Virgin Active as the preferred choice in the fitness industry.

    Your Duties and Responsibilities...

    • Plan each day and month in advance, to generate new leads, book new appointments, and present to customers with the objective of making sales to successfully reach and exceed a pre-defined sales target.
    • Record activity inputs using the tools and systems provided by Virgin Active, in line with timelines and procedures set.
    • Abide by the Virgin Active sales processes and systems provided by Virgin Active.
    • To maintain up to date, comprehensive knowledge and understanding of VASA products, as well as in comparison to competitors.
    • To expand the customer base and strengthen the loyalty of existing customers through service calls to increase sales referrals, and ongoing development of networks and relationships.
    • To understand prospective members’ individual interests and requirements, building rapport and matching their interest and needs with our product.
    • Close sales by overcoming objections with the support of the Sales Manager and/or Regional Sales Coach.
    • Report to the Sales Manager regarding reviews and analyse objectives and planned activities.
    • To review and analyse sales data and statistics, to plan effectively for the future with the aim to increase sales and enhance our brand image.
    • Participate in sales meetings by sharing best practice, ideas and making recommendations to generate new leads, increase sales, etc.
    • Inform the local consumer of Virgin Active through activating unique marketing opportunities local to your club E.g. Attend, arrange, prepare, promotions, health days and corporate / community events as well as in-club events as a Virgin Active brand ambassador.

    Our Minimum Requirements...

    We can't live without...

    • Matric qualification essential.
    • Relevant tertiary qualification preferred (Sales and Marketing qualification).
    • A minimum 2 years’ experience within the sales industry.
    • Promotion and sales skills to sell the Virgin Active product and service effectively.
    • Proven track record of sales performance.
    • Plan daily activities to maximize results.
    • The ability to build and maintain rapport with key customers and identify new opportunities.
    • Telephone communication, and listening skills.
    • Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills essential.
    • Must be confident, polite and aware of the general matters taking place in the industry.
    • Must be customer centric
    • Must be able to analyse the market and use data to penetrate the market effectively.
    • Must be financially astute and be able to understand sales budgets. Must have proven experience in calculating sales ratios.
    • Understand and adhere to company systems and processes.
    • Must have excellent client relationship building skills across all customer demographics.

    We'd like you to have...

    • Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
    • Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
    • Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
    • Must be motivated to achieve success.
    • A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
    • A Growth mindset
    • The ability to work independently.
    • Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
    • A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
    • The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
    • Action orientation

    We’d love you to have…

    • Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
    • The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
    • The ability to be agile.
    • The ability to be collaborative.
    • High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

    Closing Date 20 February 2026

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    Swim Manager 45hrs - Wembley Square

    Your Purpose...

    • To make exercise irresistible
    • To be recognized as the premier brand for extraordinary swim experiences for all ages, driven by an exceptional value for money learn to swim program.

    Your Duties and Responsibilities...

    • Daily management of a comprehensive swim programme which includes group and individual swim lesson outlines for both adults and children.
    • Continual development of the Swim programme, additional programming requirements (including holiday activities).
    • Conduct regular marketing and promotion activities of the swim offering to members.
    • Management of the administrative duties such as revenue and budget management including regular reporting as and when required
    • Direct people management responsibilities for the swim instructors.

     People Management

    • Responsible for all recruitment processes for your team, and ensure they are recruited against the VASA values and requirements
    • Ensure staff comply with the legislated training requirements and remain up to date with the compulsory training requirements and take advantage of the other training if they wish to.
    • Ensure all Swim employees adhere to emergency procedures and are fully aware of health and safety responsibilities.
    • Provide day to day management and leadership to the team, encouraging the highest standards of member service, safety and brand standards.
    • Carry out regular 1:1 meetings and fully documented bi-annual Performance Promise conversations with each team member.
    • Contribute to weekly Head of Department meetings and ensure that the swim team receive the appropriate communication to perform their job to the best of their ability.
    • Ensure that all Swim employees comply with the Virgin Active brand standards, and that employees are well presented in accordance with the uniform policy at all times.
    • Make sure all current staff are water-safe and provide swim lessons to staff members in need.

    Members

    • Develop and implement a monthly programme timetable of creative and innovative lessons that support the Virgin Active brand and ensure sign off from National Swim Manager before publishing the timetable.
    • Ensure that all scheduled lessons take place. Scheduled lessons at Virgin Active are never cancelled.
    • Ensure that all lessons meet Virgin Active standards. Ensure that all lessons on the timetable are taught at the advertised level and format by regularly observing instructors and lessons delivered.
    • Proactively monitor attendance to ensure lessons are well attended and use that information to adjust programmes to suit member needs for each lesson type and timeslot.
    • Take responsibility for soliciting, listening to and responding to member and instructor concerns and feedback in relation to the scheduling of lessons, the instruction given, and the environment provided.
    • Ensure all complaints are followed up within 24 hours and that the Club General Manager and National Swim Manager are kept fully up to date via a weekly report and more frequent updates if needed on serious issues.
    • Be fully involved in the creation of a fun, lively and creative atmosphere for all members. Take part in activities, programs and events in the Club which are engaging, generate revenue and promote retention.
    • Keep abreast of information on all club facilities, programmes, social events, member suggestions in order to ensure you are fully aware of what is going on across the club and can be an important link between members and all other departments.
    • Be actively involved in NPS and proactively seek to drive the club’s score wherever possible.
    • Ensure the Swim team are aware of the importance of member retention and understand their role in influencing members who are considering leaving the club, to stay.
    • Ensure that pool areas are always safe (for example considering temperature, equipment, obstacles, number of participants etc) and if necessary, reinforce pool regulations with members in order to further maintain their own and others’ safety.
    • Ensure that all equipment and supplies are always in safe working order and that an adequate quantity is available.

    Swim Department

    • Manage and develop the department to ensure it achieves its maximum potential and that all targets are achieved and where possible exceeded.
    • Manage the Swim budget, ensuring all financial targets are achieved, as agreed with the National Swim Manager and Club General Manager.
    • Manage departmental FTE and costs in line with budget and produce effective rotas to optimise the resource available.
    • Ensure the correct salaries and wages are paid to product department employees, ensuring that the correct in-house rates are used for payment of all lessons taught.
    • Ensure all the Swim team are aware of the importance of membership sales and continually aim to maximise all sales opportunities within the club.

    Ongoing Training and Job Requirements

    • Must complete compulsory annual training as is required by Virgin Active
    • Must complete the annual refresher in First Aid / AED.
    • Must always have a clear criminal record (annual police clearance checks will be conducted)

    Our Minimum Requirements...

    We can't live without...

    • Matric Qualification
    • A Recognised Swim Qualification. (Swim SA or equivalent)
    • First aid level 1 and AED Qualification
    • Police Clearance Certificate
    • Must have completed a Pro-active HOD training programme.
    • Must have 1-2 years’ experience within a similar HOD (managing a swim programme of a similar nature)/ management role.
    • Must have around 2-3 years’ experience as a swim instructor or coach
    • Must have worked in an environment which provides exceptional customer experiences.
    • Must have previous administration experience and be comfortable with Microsoft office.
    • Must be highly numerate with sound financial acumen.

    We’d like you to have…

    • Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
    • Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
    • Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
    • Must be motivated to achieve success.
    • A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
    • A Growth mindset
    • The ability to work independently.
    • Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
    • A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
    • The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
    • Action orientation
    • Analytical skills, the ability to pick up trends or concerns when reviewing data and or reports.
    • Must be comfortable to manage complex customer concerns
    • Problem solving skills are essential
    • Previous experience as a Duty or Service Manager.
    • Knowledge of new developments in learn to swim teaching and safety.
    • Ability to work within the prescribed KPI’s and achieve and exceed sales targets.
    • Ability to manage budgets and achieve associated performance targets.
    • Customer Relationship Management experience

    We'd love you to have...

    • Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
    • The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
    • The ability to be agile.
    • The ability to be collaborative.
    • High Interpersonal skills (EQ)
    • Exceptional people management skills with the ability to motivate and ensure high levels of staff engagement
    • Basic knowledge of childcare

    Closing Date 18 February 2026

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    Sales Consultant - N1 City

    Your Purpose...

    • The purpose of this role is to Inspire people to live active lives and to ensure that the individual and club sales goal is achieved monthly by promoting and marketing Virgin Active as the preferred choice in the fitness industry.

    Your Duties and Responsibilities...

    • Plan each day and month in advance, to generate new leads, book new appointments, and present to customers with the objective of making sales to successfully reach and exceed a pre-defined sales target.
    • Record activity inputs using the tools and systems provided by Virgin Active, in line with timelines and procedures set.
    • Abide by the Virgin Active sales processes and systems provided by Virgin Active.
    • To maintain up to date, comprehensive knowledge and understanding of VASA products, as well as in comparison to competitors.
    • To expand the customer base and strengthen the loyalty of existing customers through service calls to increase sales referrals, and ongoing development of networks and relationships.
    • To understand prospective members’ individual interests and requirements, building rapport and matching their interest and needs with our product.
    • Close sales by overcoming objections with the support of the Sales Manager and/or Regional Sales Coach.
    • Report to the Sales Manager regarding reviews and analyse objectives and planned activities.
    • To review and analyse sales data and statistics, to plan effectively for the future with the aim to increase sales and enhance our brand image.
    • Participate in sales meetings by sharing best practice, ideas and making recommendations to generate new leads, increase sales, etc.
    • Inform the local consumer of Virgin Active through activating unique marketing opportunities local to your club E.g. Attend, arrange, prepare, promotions, health days and corporate / community events as well as in-club events as a Virgin Active brand ambassador.

    Our Minimum Requirements...

    We can't live without...

    • Matric qualification essential.
    • Relevant tertiary qualification preferred (Sales and Marketing qualification).
    • A minimum 2 years’ experience within the sales industry.
    • Promotion and sales skills to sell the Virgin Active product and service effectively.
    • Proven track record of sales performance.
    • Plan daily activities to maximize results.
    • The ability to build and maintain rapport with key customers and identify new opportunities.
    • Telephone communication, and listening skills.
    • Excellent communication interpersonal and leadership skills essential.
    • Must be confident, polite and aware of the general matters taking place in the industry.
    • Must be customer centric
    • Must be able to analyse the market and use data to penetrate the market effectively.
    • Must be financially astute and be able to understand sales budgets. Must have proven experience in calculating sales ratios.
    • Understand and adhere to company systems and processes.
    • Must have excellent client relationship building skills across all customer demographics.

    We'd like you to have...

    • Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
    • Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
    • Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
    • Must be motivated to achieve success.
    • A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
    • A Growth mindset
    • The ability to work independently.
    • Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
    • A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
    • The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
    • Action orientation

    We’d love you to have…

    • Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
    • The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
    • The ability to be agile.
    • The ability to be collaborative.
    • High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

    Closing Date 20 February 2026

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    Sales Manager - Gauteng North

    Your Purpose...

    To make exercise irresistible

    • To, on a monthly basis, deliver club sales results in line with, or exceeding, budget.
    • To create and maintain high performing sales team, to achieve our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets. This means the role will be responsible for maximizing our sales team potential through, couching, and adjusting the sales plans as needed, to ensure the desired result is achieved.

    Your Duties and Responsibilities...

    • To achieve growth and consistently achieve on sales targets by successfully leading the sales team.
    • Achieve sales objectives by making recommendations to sales plans and reviews, preparing, and completing action plans for the sales team, and coaching the team for successful delivery.
    • Implementing customer-service standards; resolving queries; completing audits; identifying trends and implementing change, as needed.
    • Maintain and develop a high-performance sales team with the focus on accomplishing sales objectives by leading, developing, couching, and mentoring; communication job expectations; planning, monitoring, and reviewing job contributions; developing and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures, etc.
    • Performing administrative and all management functions in the line with daily, monthly, and quarterly deadlines.
    • Performing manager on duty (MOD) duties (Fitness and Fitness Plus only, other club types as required)
    • Selling memberships to achieve the set monthly budget and sales goals.
    • Completing all administrative procedures as required by the company.
    • Will need to proactively identify opportunities, and market Virgin Active memberships to the community surrounding the clubs and / or corporate organisations.
    • Will be required to actively follow up on leads provided in club and surrounds Maintain the sprint backlogs with the Scrum teams.
    • Monitoring deliverables and ensuring timely completion of projects.

    Our Minimum Requirements...

    We can't live without...

    • Matric Certificate
    • Relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
    • At least 2 years’ experience within a sales management role, i.e., managing a sales team.
    • At least 4 years’ previous experience within the sales environment (similar industry preferable)/ sales consultant role
    • Must be able to show a proven, successful track record in a solution sale environment.
    • Must be highly numerate, financially astute and be able to understand budgeting processes.
    • Must have proven knowledge of Financial reports, e.g., P&L
    • Excellent analytical and organizational skills
    • Must know how to negotiate and close deals under pressure.
    • Successfully completed Pro – active Sales Manager training (Internal Candidates)

    We’d like you to have…

    • Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
    • Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
    • Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
    • Must be motivated to achieve success.
    • A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
    • A Growth mindset
    • The ability to work independently.
    • Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
    • A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
    • The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
    • Action orientation

    We’d love you to have…

    • Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
    • The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
    • The ability to be agile.
    • The ability to be collaborative.
    • High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

    Closing Date 13 February 2026

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    Maintenance Technician

    Your Purpose...

    • Managing the preventative maintenance and state of repair to equipment and facilities
    • Managing action plans/projects to the required standard.
    • Managing maintenance plans & suppliers to within budget.
    • Managing the maintenance team to achieve desired results

    Your Duties and Responsibilities...

    MANAGING THE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND STATE OF REPAIR TO EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES

    Maintain and repair plant

    • Follow preventative schedule for HVAC
    • Communicate faults and action plans to CGM/Ops and Regional MM
    • Use maintenance log in system on intranet for faults
    • Adhere to downtime as stipulated on intranet
    • Be hands on and repair faults where possible

    Maintain and repair premises

    • Liaise with landlord/contractors on issues/repairs
    • Be hands on and repair and maintain where possible according to brand standards.

    Maintain and repair gym equipment

    • Complete and fax/email downtime reports to relevant contractors.
    • Ensure completion of preventative maintenance as per contractor stipulations
    • Maintain a history of equipment maintenance and preventative schedules
    • Be hands on, repair and maintain equipment according to brand standards

    Inspect club to establish daily maintenance tasks

    • Do visual inspection via walkabout.
    • Check job book, MOD checklists and fitness checklists.
    • Check pool and enter results on pool log.
    • Action tasks as per brand standards RAP sheet.
    • Follow up all maintenance related issues on the Hey Manager cards.
    • Schedule tasks from preventative maintenance schedule.
    • Liaise with CGM/Ops Manager on affects to operations in club.

    Ensure pool maintenance completed.

    • Ensure pool checked and pool key readings recorded according to operating standards.
    • Ensure inspection of weirs conducted.
    • Ensure pool dosed according to readings.
    • Ensure backwashing falls within pressure parameters.
    • Ensure pool internal and external maintained and repaired to brand standards.
    • Ensure temperatures displayed.
    • Liaise with Ops/CGM and RMM as required.
    • Ensure dosing systems do not run dry

    Manage health & safety requirements in the club

    • Manage your department to work within the health & safety requirements.
    • Familiarise yourself with the OSH Act.

    MANAGING ACTION PLANS/PROJECTS TO THE REQUIRED STANDARD

    Assist in ensuring that brand standards are maintained

    • Conduct regular brand standard checks.
    • Assist in developing RAP.
    • Assist GM/Ops to manage the RAP to conclusion.

    Manage projects to conclusion

    • Ensure compliance to job specs.
    • Ensure work areas left in condition found.
    • Manage contractor to adhere to health and safety standards.
    • Liaise with relevant parties.
    • Sign off contractors job card on completion if satisfactory and quality checked.
    • Follow up on snag lists.
    • Refer snags/issues to Regional Maintenance Manager.

    MANAGING MAINTENANCE PLANS & SUPPLIERS TO WITHIN BUDGET

    Ensure maintenance of Club is within budget.

    • Liaise with CGM on budget constraints/availability.
    • Ensure all repairs/costs/quotes to within budget.

    Control and maintain stock levels

    • Ensure there is sufficient stock available at all times.
    • Follow e-procurement system with the assistance from CGM/Ops using preferred suppliers and authorisation systems.
    • Check quality and delivery of orders.
    • Ensure stock control systems in place.

    MANAGING THE MAINTENANCE TEAM TO ACHIEVE DESIRED RESULTS

    Manage team to achieve scheduled tasks

    • Priorities and set timelines for team with tasks.
    • Adhere to quality control standards.
    • Follow up and check completed tasks.
    • Establish understanding of task and correct tool application.
    • Distribute tasks equitably in team including tasks to yourself.

    Manage staffing compliment

    • Ensure staff adequately trained to deliver on functional/operational needs.
    • Ensure communication on all company initiatives/launches.
    • Manage shift rosters/leave cycles.
    • Induct staff on operational needs
    • Have a succession plan.

    MISCELLANEOUS

    • Be available for call outs/ telephonic assistance.
    • Assist and comply with any lawful and reasonable requests from manager.

     Closing Date 18 February 2026

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    Service Ambassador - 45 Hours

    Your Purpose...

    • The Service Ambassador is responsible for providing exceptional in-club member experiences using the available tools and platforms across areas such as our service/reception area, exercise floor, studios, swimming facilities and extended lounge areas.
    • This role is key in engaging our members across all offerings in club as well as online. This role supports the retention of our members through daily interaction and engagement.

    Your Duties and Responsibilities...

    Conducting Front of House Duties

    • Control access into the facility
    • Communicate and provide information to staff, members and prospective members
    • Deliver on member needs and experiences from entry to exit
    • Adhere to operational standards, and administration policies and procedures

    Engaging with Members

    • Deliver excellent customer service (experiences) throughout the club to achieve NPS and member sentiment score targets
    • Drive digital engagement with members on our various platforms as our digital offering evolves
    • Expose members to online or digital exercise offerings that are personalised / tailored to meet individual member needs
    • Retain members
    • Build member relations
    • Resolve complaints for each member or incident
    • Engage members to our fitness initiatives (events) to increase member retention

    Delivering the Member Floor Experience

    • Promote safe exercise
    • Manage member adherence to club rules and standards
    • Manage member adherence to safety protocol
    • Maintain the cleanliness of the floor

    Participating in Ongoing Training & Self-Development

    Our Minimum Requirements...

    We cannot live without...

    • Grade 12 Senior Certificate or NQF Level 4 equivalent
    • Successful completion of Reception Academy
    • Good understanding and knowledge of digital platforms
    • Sound knowledge of Virgin Active exercise experiences
    • Comprehensive understanding of the customer journey and the desired customer experience
    • Sound knowledge of club rules, operating standards and safety protocol
    • Minimum of 12 months experience within a face to face customer facing role
    • Proven ability to resolve member questions and queries
    • Embody the business values
    • People centric
    • Passionate about exercise

    We’d like you to have…

    • Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
    • Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
    • Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
    • Must be motivated to achieve success.
    • A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
    • A Growth mindset
    • The ability to work independently.
    • Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
    • A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
    • The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
    • Action orientation
    • Administer First Aid (valid First Aid Level 1 certificate)
    • Excellent relationship-building skills
    • Problem-solving skills
    • Good communication skills
    • Ability to resolve conflict

    We'd love you to have...

    • Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
    • The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
    • The ability to be agile.
    • The ability to be collaborative.
    • High Interpersonal skills (EQ)

    Closing Date 17 February 2026

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