POST 27/144 : SPORT PROMOTION OFFICER: RECREATION DEVELOPMENT REF NO:
SALARY : R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07), an all-inclusive remuneration
CENTRE : OR Tambo District (Mthatha)
REQUIREMENTS : National Senior Certificate plus a three-year Degree/Diploma (NQF level 6) as
recognised by SAQA in Sport Management / Sport Administration / Human
Movement studies / Recreation Leisure studies / Sport coaching and Human
sciences / Sport and Exercise science / Sport and Exercise technology coupled
with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in Sport and Recreation environment.
Competencies: Good communication and organising skills. Knowledge of
relevant pre-scripts in sport and recreation. Ability to work under pressure.
Knowledge and understanding of the departmental policies and procedures.
Coaching and mentoring skills. Project and event management skills. Basic
computer skills. Basic knowledge of Financial Administration. Report writing
skills, Presentation skills will be an added advantage. Knowledge of relevant
prescripts. Exposure in several codes or federations. A valid driving license is
required.
DUTIES : Promote and implement healthy lifestyle programmes in communities and
wards to increase participation in sport and recreation. Coordinate non-
financial and financial support towards community-based sport and recreation
forums. Assist in the implementation of interventions to increase the number of
participants from specific target groups in sport and recreation activities.
Establish local community sport and recreation structures in wards and hubs.
Facilitate the provision of equipment and attire resources to Hubs and
communities. Conduct coaching clinics and workshops for sport and recreation
participants and structures. Promote and Implement Indigenous Games
programmes in wards and capacitate stakeholders on the technical guidelines.
Collect and consolidate all related data and submission of weekly and monthly
reports. Facilitate skills development initiatives in communities and recreational
structures. Implement all recreational programmes as per the annual
operational plan. Perform events management/coordination activities in
recreational programmes and activities. Liaise with Hubs, NPO’s, NGOs and
sister departments to increase the number of participants in sports and
recreation activities. Plan, develop and implement community sports, and
community mass participation programme. Conduct monthly meetings with
community sport and recreation forums, federations, clubs and schools.
Coordinate campaigns with relevant stakeholders and government
departments. Promote integrated programmes of all sector departments and
relevant stakeholders. Promote awareness and participation to all ages,
gender and capability categories. Provide administrative functions in relation
to programmes that are implemented. Collect, analyze, compile and update
data in recreational activities
ENQUIRIES : Mr. S. Stuma Tel No: (047) 495 0853, OR Tambo District – (Mthatha)
e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries – recruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
NOTE : Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.