KINDLY TAKE NOTE: Applications may only be submitted online through the official UFS vacancy website: https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll  - Applications submitted through any other platform will not be considered. The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:                                                                      

•    A detailed Curriculum Vitae.

•    Copies of your qualifications, or official proof of qualifications obtained (If you hold foreign qualifications, please include SAQA accreditation).

•    A copy of your identity document (South African ID or passport for foreign nationals).

•    Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

•    Develop and implement the hockey programme strategy aligned with UFS sport goals.

•    Manage all administrative functions of the hockey programme.

•    Grow participation at competitive, recreational and development levels.

•    Ensure compliance and governance with university policies and regulations, University Sport South Africa (USSA) regulations, South African Hockey Association (SAHA) rules, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

•    Manage the club projects, events and activities.

•    Responsible for managing the hockey facilities and equipment. 

•    Responsible for the financial administration of the club.

•    Responsible for the recruitment and retention of student athletes.

Inherent requirements:

•    A bachelor’s degree or a B-Tech degree on NQF Level 7 in the field of sport management or a related field (attach a copy).

•    A minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in Sport Management.

•    Safeguarding Certificate (attach a copy).

•    A valid driver’s license (attach a copy).

Recommendations:

•    Three years of relevant experience in sport management, preferably hockey.

•    Honours degree on NQF Level 8 in the field of sport management or a related field (attach a copy). 

•    An understanding of the university environment and South African Sport landscape.

Required competencies:

•    Results Orientated:

-    The ability to set high standards, establish tough goals, and to work to achieve success.

-    The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.

•    Strategic Thinking:

-    The ability to plan work and to follow plans.

-    The ability to be creative and open-minded when addressing work issues.

•    Business Acumen:

-    The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

-    Proficient in using MS Office.

•    Leading:

-    The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. 

-    The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

•    Building Coalitions:

-    The ability to interact with others and establish personal connections with people.

-    The ability to make decisions through consultation, collaboration and working with close supervision. 

Assumption of duties:

01 May 2026 or as soon as possible.

Closing date:

10 March 2026

Salary:

The salary is available on request.

Fringe benefits: 

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact 051 401 7659 or email SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za or Recruit@ufs.ac.za. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2558/2876 for assistance.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at: 

ufs-employment-equity-plan_2025.pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.