Job Description

Rhodes University
Makhanda, Eastern Cape
Permanent
Posted

21 February 2025

- Closing Date

07 March 2025

Division

1101 - Student Services and Development

Business Unit

1101_04 - Student Affairs Sports Administration

Minimum experience

Not Applicable

Company primary industry

Higher Education

Job functional area

Other

Salary

R539 568 - R710 658 per annum

Assistant Manager: Health Suite (Grade 13)

Student Services and Development

Sports Administration

Student Services and Development, Sports Administration invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

Main Objectives

To offer a Fitness and Wellness Service to students and the community, with due consideration for aspects of student development and trends in the commercial fitness industry.

The Requirements

A relevant B. Degree (i.e. in Sports Management/Science, Human Kinetics & Ergonomics or equivalent) plus approximately 3 years' relevant experience where such experience includes:At least 2 years' supervision/management experience Previous experience working in a gym Previous experience in drafting and managing budgets

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile for further information and ensure that all relevant documentation is submitted.

The following documents are required:

A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: - Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs. Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address. A strong and succinct motivation which tells us your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note, no hand-written applications will be considered. Failure to submit all documentation will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application can be submitted to hrrecruitment@ru.ac.za

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

Short-listing meeting -

TBC

The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade 13):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R539 568.00


Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R710 658.00


All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

This post is advertised as permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three-years

. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application in itself does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 7 March 2025

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act of 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act No. 13 of 2022 and the University's Recruitment and Selection policies.


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Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion