Coach - Soccer Institute (M000723)
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Job description
- Prepare the team for all competitions through the forming of a supportive technical team in consultation with the Soccer Institute Manager, and the analysing of performance and the preparation of strategic game plans.
- Evaluate team and player performance through game analysis and regular monitoring of physical assessment levels.
- Manage the recruitment of new players through the implementation of a recruitment programme, the identification of talented players in respect of positional shortages and the releasing of players that do not meet prescribed standards.
- Implement Soccer Institute outreach community programmes by providing community support in the form of coaching and training sessions, initiating a senior schools tournament or including teams in the internal league that can be beneficial for recruitment and the presenting of relevant workshops.
- Create working relationships with local, regional and national federations through the registration of the team to the relevant soccer structures, attend all meetings associated with the Soccer Institute and affiliated structures and to represent players on league disciplinary matters, where required.
- Manage the use of facilities by ensuring that the fields are available and prepared for competition and practice sessions, maintenance concerns are reported, and that the required training equipment is properly managed.
- Organise and facilitate the presentation of the development of life skills programme to ensure the holistic development of players, beyond soccer.
Minimum requirements
- A Coaching Certificate – CAF Level B.
- Must be registered with the South African Football Association (SAFA).
- A minimum of two (2) years’ coaching experience at SAFA league structures.
- A Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Sports.
- A minimum of three (3) years’ coaching experience at University level / USSA / Varsity Sport.
- Computer literacy
- Report writing skills
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Decision maker
- Hard worker
- Energetic
- Understands the NWU Values
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Vuyolwethu Sambo, Tel: 018 389 2483
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 12 October 2026
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
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