Sport & Recreation Administrator

ExecutivePlacements.com - The JOB Portal; George; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leisure and lifestyle destination in George is looking for a Sport & Recreation Administrator. The role involves managing administrative responsibilities for the Director, coordinating meetings, and preparing reports. Applicants should have at least 2 years' administration experience, be proficient in MS Office, and possess strong communication skills. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and organized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.
• At least 2 years' administration experience in a complex environment.
• Knowledge of and competence in MS Office is non-negotiable.
• Fluent in English (grammatically correct written and verbal command).

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate administrative responsibilities for the Director of Sport & Recreation.
• Handle normal administrative duties and arrange meetings.
• Prepare various regular and ad-hoc reports.
• Assist with research and coordination of various projects.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

SAP

CiMSO Administrator

Golf-related platforms

Job description

Overview

Recruiter: Fancourt

Job Ref: Geo001420/EM

Date posted: Saturday, September 20, 2025

Location: George, South Africa

Summary: NOW RECRUITING - SPORT & RECREATION ADMINISTRATOR! Fancourt, South Africa’s premier golfing, leisure and lifestyle destination, is situated in George in the heart of the Garden Route.

Kindly review the role description, and apply if you meet the requirements.

Position Information

The Sport and Recreation Division at Fancourt is now accepting applications for the role of Administrator.

In the capacity of Administrator, you will be responsible for the management and coordination of all administrative responsibilities that come from the office of the Director of Sport & Recreation. You will handle normal administrative duties, arrange meetings of various committees and annual general meetings, keep records of policies, handle legal correspondence and other official correspondence, manage diaries and travel arrangements, prepare various regular and ad-hoc reports, and assist with research and coordination of various projects. From time to time, you will also assist the various clubs with administrative support as needed.

We consider the following criteria as essential: a minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent; a relevant tertiary qualification; at least 2 years’ administration experience in a complex environment; knowledge of and competence in MS Office is non-negotiable; and must be fluent in English (grammatically correct written and verbal command of the language).

Working experience with accounting software (SAP), Golf Club Management Software (CiMSO Administrator and Golfer, CiMSO Campaign Manager, etc.), and other golf-related platforms (such as Handicap look up, players round records) will be advantageous.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding and command of basic financial management processes and principles, be able to plan and coordinate resources and people effectively, work and deliver outcomes without constant supervision, and be comfortable operating in a dynamic environment.

The role requires a person who is resilient, honest and ethical, trustworthy with highly confidential information, deadline-oriented, with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (must be able to interact confidently with members, committee members, and external partners). The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and organized.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent
• A relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 2 years’ administration experience in a complex environment
• Knowledge of and competence in MS Office
• Fluent in English (grammatically correct written and verbal command)

Preferred:

• Working experience on accounting software (SAP)
• Experience with Golf Club Management Software (CiMSO Administrator and Golfer, CiMSO Campaign Manager)
• Experience with golf-related platforms (Handicap lookup, players round records)

Application Process

Closing date: 28 September 2025

Where to apply: You can apply online at