Sport Manager (George Campus)

Recruiter:

HR Genie

Job Ref:

2727

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Location:

George, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Manage sporting activities and increase student participation in sport and recreation in all codes.

POSITION INFO:

CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To develop, promote and manage the sport activities, sports grounds maintenance and profile the University sport and recreation programmes at all levels of delivery, including elite, club, residential, recreational, social and community engagement on the George Campus, Western Cape.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Manage sporting activities and increase student participation in sport and recreation in all codes.

•Oversee contractual arrangements between NMU and players and coaches.

•Manage high-performance sport programmes for NMU students.

• Manage recreational and sport outreach programmes for NMU students and staff, as well as community members.

• Monitor the standard of the sports facilities and equipment.

• Co-ordinate and manage opportunities for NMU participation and hosting of prestige sporting events at a local, regional, and national level.

• Manage human resources in the sport club(s).

• Manage budgets in specific sport club(s) and manage Sports Ground Maintenance Staff Members.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•In-depth knowledge of sport management principles, practices, and their application.

•In-depth knowledge of various sport structures locally, nationally, and internationally.

•In-depth knowledge of the rules, techniques, practice, and match requirements of various codes.

•In-depth knowledge of sport legislation, policy, and regulations.

•In-depth knowledge of sport marketing principles, practices, and applications.

Knowledge of sport controlling bodies and their structures and functions.

• Knowledge of event management principles, practices, and applications.

• Knowledge of sport ground maintenance.

Excellent project and programme management skills.

•Good motivational skills.

• Good liaison, networking, and marketing skills.

Strong financial and administration management skills.

•Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong people management and skills.

•Computer literacy (Microsoft Office/Project, E-mail and Internet), Valid code B driver’s license essential

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to the above post, candidates must possess a degree or 3-year diploma

in Human Movement Sciences and/or Sport Management or equivalent and have at least four years’experience in which competence has been gained. The successful incumbent will be required to

manage or become involved in other sports as and when operational requirements dictate.

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 20 March 2026.

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