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HEALTH & FITNESS FACILITY PROGRAM MANAGER

TWELVE (12) MONTHS FIXED -TERM CONTRACT

MASIPHUMELELE; HEALTH PARK

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundations exciting future.

The main purpose of this role is to combine a passion for health and fitness with financial/fundraising acumen to grow a sustainable health and fitness centre that has been built at our research site in Masiphumelele, with the goal of assisting as many youngsters as possible in reaping the advantages of a healthy lifestyle.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate with a Tertiary Degree in either Business/entrepreneurship or Health and Fitness - related field or equivalent prior experience
• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in managing a small to medium business
• A track record of developing a sustainable business model, preferably in the health and fitness related industry
• Computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, word processing and internet
• Staff management experience
• Excellent project and general management track record
• Excellent communication (verbal & written) skills
• Presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to work weekends
• Self starter

Advantageous:

• MBA, Post Graduate Business Management/Project Management
• Xhosa speaking
• Experience in Health and Fitness or related environment

Responsibilities:

Manage and oversee Health Park facilities

• Ensure that the premises are well maintained and equipment is clean, well maintained and fully functional
• Ensure team delivers the fitness program as agreed upon and to the meet the needs of members in a safe environment
• Ensure regular communication with team regarding key project matters
• Troubleshoot implementation challenges
• Develop sustainable funding model to secure the future of the facility
• Manage marketing and social media messaging for the Health Park

Monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on project progress

• Remain abreast of queries and ensure implementation team responds to these timeously.
• Regular monitoring of project progress and deliverables
• Regular reporting to Senior Management on progress as well as feedback on project implementation facilitators and barriers
• Tracking of membership and usage of the facilities using available software
• Tracking expenditure against budget

Engaging and communicating with key project stakeholders

• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders relevant to project delivery (including Provincial and City Health, and other key community stakeholders)
• Keep stakeholders informed of activities and collaborate where required
• Host funders and other visitors at site

Human resources management

• Line manage key project staff members and interns
• Meet regularly with them to review their progress against deliverables
• Conduct performance planning and reviews with them
• Meet regularly with HR to review and address project HR needs and issues
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees in a single PDF file by 31 January 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert (Reference number: DTHF-095_v2) and apply:

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.

I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.

This job may be removed before it expires.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.

For more information about the organization please visit our website.

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