POST 25/477 : SPORT SCIENTIST REF NO: DSAC 2026/29
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07), plus 37% of lieu benefit
CENTRE : Head Office (Polokwane)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 4/ Grade 12 certificate or from a recognized institution of Basic
Education. Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree NQF level 06 / 07 in Sport Science or
equivalent qualification related to the field as recognised by SAQA. 0A
minimum of 2 years’ experience of experience in Sport Environment. A valid
driver’s license (except for persons with disabilities). Knowledge And Skills:
Problem Solving and Analysis; Client Orientation and Customer Focus;
Communication Time Management. Must have Facilitation and presentation
skills, Excellent verbal communication, reading and writing skills; Project
planning and report writing. Problem solving skills, Good interpersonal
relationships and Ability to work under pressure, Computer skills: PowerPoint,
Excel, Microsoft Word.
DUTIES : Coordinate programmes of sport science in academics and athlete’s support:
Nutrition and recovery, fitness and health assessment, team preparation,
performance enhancement and injury prevention and data analysis. Liaise with
medical practitioners for testing of athletes, medical screening, sport specific
testing and medical interventions: Providing medical care during events and
training, performance optimization, injury diagnosis and treatment and injury
prevention. Support athletes from districts through the academy system: Talent
identification, provide expect coaching and training to develop athletes’ skills,
athlete’s pathway to profession sport, offering top-notch facilities and
resources. Liaise with federations and other critical clients in areas of scientific
support in sport: Arranging and attending meetings, report on athletes’
progress support identified athletes in a high-performance area and maintain
athlete support database.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Musia N, Ms Langa LZ, Mr Mnisi NF and HRM Intern Tel No: (015) 284
4143/ 4109/4186 / 4314.