Job Openings at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Develop and ensure the optimal functioning and execution of TuksSport coaching philosophy as it relates to TuksBasketball,
• Develop and implement a comprehensive coaching strategy that is aligned with the club’s, team's, and/or individual’s performance plans, goals, and objectives,
• Create and execute effective TuksBasketball training programmes to enhance the athletes’ performance, including but not limited to developing technical and tactical skills,
• Design and coordinate the implementation of coaching best practices and protocols as agreed upon with the club manager and other technical personnel within TuksBasketball, for the individuals within the teams based on their specific needs,
• Talent identification and recruitment of student-athletes for TuksBasketball,
• Implement and engage in fundraising initiatives for the TuksBasketball club and contribute to all TuksBasketball club-hosted events,
• Coaching of both first- and second-women’s teams.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in sport or exercise science or sport management or related field,
•  A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the following areas:
•  Basketball coaching at a tertiary or provincial level,
• Valid driver’s license

OR

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the following areas:
•  Basketball coaching at a tertiary or provincial level
• Valid driver’s license

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Criminal record certificate;
• Sexual offenders clearance certificate;
• Child offender clearance certificate.

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The successful candidate will be responsible for: 

• Undergraduate and postgraduate lecturing in Business Management, specifically International management, Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial finance; 
• Supervision of postgraduate students;
• Scientific research and publication in the field of Business Management and  Entrepreneurship;
• Academic administration, evidence of programme lead or coordinator;
• Community engagement (community programmes, short courses and consultation); 
• Liaison with students, parents and stakeholders.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A doctorate in Business Management or Entrepreneurship; 
• At least 3 year’s relevant tertiary teaching experience and demonstrated competence;
• At least 2 accredited publications and/or equivalent recognised scholarly outputs (accepted and/or published);
• At least 2 completed Master’s students and involvement with PhD supervision or appropriate industry experience;
• Evidence of professional/academic citizenship engagement.