Senior Sport and Recreation Coordinator : Sport Support and Federation Coordination

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture is looking for a Senior Sport and Recreation Coordinator in Pretoria, responsible for coordinating funding and providing support to various sport and recreation bodies. This role requires strong monitoring, evaluation, and communication skills, alongside relevant academic qualifications and professional experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience in a sport and recreation environment at a Senior / Officer level.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate funding and evaluate its use by Sport and Recreation Bodies.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for sport and recreation programmes.
• Monitor and evaluate implementation of programmes and prepare reports.

Skills

Monitoring and Evaluation

Coordination

Logistical Support

Communication

Education

Three-year Degree / National Diploma in Sport Management, Sport Science, or Sport Administration

Job description

Job title : Senior Sport and Recreation Coordinator: Sport Support and Federation Coordination

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria
Deadline : June 13, 2025

Requirements :

• A minimum of a Three-year Degree / National Diploma (NQF level 6) recognized by SAQA in Sport Management, Sport Science, Sport Administration, or a relevant qualification;
• 2 to 3 years relevant experience in a sport and recreation environment at a Senior / Officer level; Valid driver’s license;

Duties :

• Coordinate funding (transfers) to Sport and Recreation Bodies and monitor and evaluate the use of transferred funds.
• Provide logistical and administrative support to sport and recreation programmes as identified by the department.
• Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation processes and documentation for Sport and Recreation Bodies.
• Create a monitoring and evaluation schedule for allocated Sport and Recreation Bodies.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of programmes by Sport and Recreation Bodies and prepare reports.
• Communicate the monitoring and evaluation processes to Sport and Recreation Bodies prior to implementation.
• Coordinate the provision of financial support to Sport and Recreation Bodies, including reviewing and updating related documentation.
• Manage the application process for financial support, review applications for compliance, and communicate adjudication outcomes.
• Serve as the liaison point between the Department and Sport and Recreation Bodies, maintaining records of all documentation.
• Provide regular updates on programmes and coordinate non-financial support needs.
• Procure goods and services, oversee project coordination, and ensure successful delivery.
• Submit close-out reports for programmes and supervise subordinates.