Group Head of Sport Strategy & Development

ADvTECH; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

ADvTECH ACE invites applications for the role of Head: Advtech Schools Sport, based at The IIE's head office in Sandton. You will lead a future-focused sport strategy across all ACE schools, driving participation, excellence, and talent development.

Reporting to Executive: Advtech Schools Academics, you will develop high-quality sport programmes, lead staff development, and foster partnerships with federations and universities to strengthen sport across the group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management, Sport Science, Education, Human Movement Studies, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a group-wide sport strategy across all schools.
• Ensure participation, development and high-performance pathways for students.
• Lead the design and delivery of sport-related courses and learning programmes.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to school-based sport teams.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, safeguarding, and risk management requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management

Postgraduate qualification advantageous

Job description

ADvTECH ACE invites applications for the role of Head: Advtech Schools Sport, based at The IIE's head office in Sandton. You will lead a future-focused sport strategy across all ACE schools, driving participation, excellence, and talent development.

Reporting to Executive: Advtech Schools Academics, you will develop high-quality sport programmes, lead staff development, and foster partnerships with federations and universities to strengthen sport across the group.