Manager II: Cricket (P7) (UJ Sport Division) (3-Year Fixed Term Contract)

Job Purpose:

• The Manager II: Cricket oversees the day-to-day operations and coaching leadership of the cricket club. The role combines strategic management with technical coaching to advance athlete development, succession planning, recruitment, training, financial accountability and event execution, while building a winning culture and strong stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a club-wide game plan; plan first-team training; oversee coaching standards; identify and develop players; recruit and retain athletes; support transformation and build club unity.
• Engage players, coaches, sponsors, media and parents; coordinate timely sport communications.
• Oversee fixture and event logistics, maintain records and ensure compliance with UJ Sport policies.
• Promote athlete wellbeing; oversee medical evaluations, injury protocols and equipment safety.
• Organise fundraising and sponsorship activities; build relationships with sporting bodies, schools and communities; prepare funding proposals.
• Recruit, develop and supervise assistant coaches; plan succession; manage contracts, payments and club budgets.
• Attend development interventions and mentor athletes and junior staff.

Minimum requirements

• B Degree (NQF 7) in Sports or an appropriate field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in sport participation and/or administration at university level.
• Proven experience in coaching, player development and high-performance team execution

Recommendations:

• Postgraduate qualification in Management preferred.
• CSA Level 3 Coaching qualification preferred

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Coaching leadership and player development.
• Conflict resolution and influencing.
• Networking and stakeholder engagement.
• Problem-solving and innovation.
• Written and verbal communication, including athlete feedback.
• Project and time management.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen

Deadline:20th November,2026