Kinderkineticist (TB00913) (Re-Advertisement)
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To provide professional Kinderkinetics services in the Clinic for Kinderkinetics, Pretland, including evaluation, lesson facilitation, remedial and developmental programmes, and student supervision, thereby ensuring high-quality service delivery, programme sustainability, and third-stream income growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Service Delivery
- Service Delivery (remedial, swimming, special needs, baby stimulation, motor development sessions).
Evaluations
- Evaluation and Reporting (±400 evaluations/year, data capture, report writing, parent feedback).
Planning
- Programme Planning (lesson design, preparation of 100 lesson per term).
Teaching and Learning
- Student Supervision and Mentorship (Honours students during WIL/practicals).
Administration
- Administration and Financial Support (client registration, scheduling, invoicing, VSS updates).
External Relationships
- Marketing and Community Engagement (school demos, awareness campaigns, social media content).
Minimum requirements
- An honours degree (NQF level 8) in Human Movement Science, specialising in Kinderkinetics and Pediatric Exercise Science.
- Registered with the South African Professional Institute of Kinderkinetics (SAPIK).
- A minimum of two (2) years’ service delivery experience as a Kinderkinetics - independent practitioner/supervised practice.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ support and independent instruction experience in the aquatic and/or remedial programmes.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
- A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Human Movement Science, specializing in Kinderkinetics and Pediatric Exercise Science.
- A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with special needs populations (CP, DS, Autism, ID) - programme facilitation/group and individual sessions.
- A minimum of one (1) year student supervision and mentorship (Honours Kinderkinetics, WIL) experience – supervision of small groups during WIL/practical sessions.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Motor development assessment and intervention.
- Lesson planning and facilitation (individual and group).
- Knowledge of developmental delays and remedial strategies.
- Report writing and parent feedback.
- Practice experience regarding organization / administration / business skills.
- Experience in marketing of practice/programmes.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Organised and detail oriented.
- Passion for working with children and families.
- Resilience and adaptability in a busy clinic environment
REMUNERATION:
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: Prof. Dané Coetzee on 018 299 1792
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451
CLOSING DATE: 19 December 2025
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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