About the Role
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is seeking an Assistant Director: Academies to join their dynamic team at the Head Office in Gauteng. This pivotal role is designed for individuals who are passionate about sports and athlete development. The successful candidate will play an essential part in implementing policies and strategies that enhance the performance of athletes and coaches across the province. This role not only focuses on elevating sports standards but also contributes significantly to community engagement and the promotion of healthy lifestyles through sports.
As an Assistant Director, you will be instrumental in fostering partnerships with key stakeholders to create a clear pathway for athletes, ensuring they receive the resources and support needed to thrive. This position is not just a job; it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of aspiring athletes, facilitating their journey from grassroots to elite national levels. Your contributions will help shape the future of sports in South Africa, aligning with national strategies to uplift communities through athletic excellence.
About the Department
The Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport is dedicated to promoting cultural diversity and sporting excellence in South Africa. Its mission is to foster a vibrant cultural landscape while ensuring that sports development programs are accessible to all communities. Working within this department means being at the forefront of initiatives that drive transformation and uplift individuals through sports and cultural engagement, making every day rewarding and impactful.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate and monitor the development of sports policies and procedures.
- Implement strategic plans aligned with the National Sport and Recreation Plan (NSRP).
- Establish competition pathways for athletes and coaches by collaborating with stakeholders.
- Develop and review compliance with sports policies and grant frameworks.
- Identify and manage resources, including funding and training support for academies.
- Monitor talent development programs to enhance athlete performance at national levels.
- Create platforms for athlete sponsorships and other support initiatives.
- Coordinate team preparations for competitions and manage academy fixtures.
- Implement sports science testing protocols and data analysis.
- Prepare operational plans and compile necessary reports for management.
What You’ll Need
- A Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3-year tertiary qualification in Sports Science or a related field (NQF level 6/7).
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a high-performance sports environment.
- A valid driver’s license and a clear criminal record.
- Strong financial and administrative skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage meetings and facilitate teamwork effectively.
- Knowledge of departmental policies and legislation applicable to the sports sector.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply online at the application portal indicated below.
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Requirements
The successful candidate must have Grade 12 Certificate plus a 3 – year tertiary qualification (NQF level 6/ 7) in Sports Science or related qualification as recognized by SAQA.A minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in high- performance environment.
Valid driver’s license.
No criminal records.
Skills & Knowledge: Financial and administrative skills.
Problem solving and analysis.
Listening and negotiation.
Tact and diplomacy.
Teamwork.
Discipline.
Programme and Project Management.
Ability to chair/manage meetings.
Counselling.
Communicating information.
Departmental policies and procedures.
Department Priorities.
Gauteng.
DSACR Strategy.
Reporting procedures.
Information system.
PFMA, Treasury.
Regulation, PSA, PSR, etc.
Employment Equity Act,1998.
Strategic Management.
Financial Management.
Event Management.
Job Duties
Facilitate and monitor the development of policies, procedures and system.Implement the policies, strategic as per lifecycles.
Monitor and alignment with the national Sport and Recreation Plan (NSRP), the Academy Framework and the Transformation Charter in the implementation of the Academy programme.
Facilitate and establish a clear competition pathway for athletes and coaches by fostering partnerships with key stakeholders.
Developing, reviewing, and ensuring compliance with sports policies, legislative requirements, and the grant frameworks, along with providing monthly and quarterly performance reports.
Facilitate, identifying and managing resources, such as funding, training expertise, and scientific support, to be distributed to provincial and regional academies.
Monitor and create opportunities to identify and develop talented athletes from the communities to the elite national level through structured academies.
Facilitate the availability of necessary facilities for academy activities.
Facilitate and monitor the design and implementation of high-performance programmes that support the development of both provincial and national athletes within the province.
Support provincial and national athletes.
Identify the support to athletes and assist in creating platforms where athletes can source sponsorships and other sources of support from various entities.
Monitor in sourcing training and development programmes, such as bursaries, internships, and incubator programmes for athletes and coaches.
Creating and implementing talent identification programs, managing the scouting process, and managing the athlete database to support elite development.
Identify skill and performance gaps.
Establish clear goals, and create a formal program with resources like training, mentorship, and coaching.
Regularly measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and foster a culture that supports career development through initiatives like cross-functional projects and empowering employees, athletes and coaches to create their own development plans.
Coordinating team preparation for competitions, managing elite academy fixtures, and managing sporting partnerships with federations, municipal bodies, and other stakeholders.
Implement and monitor sports science testing protocols and data analysis throughout the District Academies.
Monitor and manage the utilisation of financial and physical resources.
Developing and implementing the operational plans and the APP of the sub- directorate.
Compile the reports that must be submitted.
Render administration activities within the unit.
