YES Programme Candidate: Sport

Curro Holdings Ltd; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 58,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Curro is seeking a YES Programme Candidate: Sport (part-time) at Meridian Karino in Mbombela to commence duties in January 2027. This stipend-based role supports learners with fitness, teamwork, and engagement in a fixed-term 12-month contract.

Ideal candidates are energetic and reliable, living near the Curro school, with qualifications in Sports Management, Coaching or Physical Education, and prior unemployment.

Qualifications

• South African youth between 18 and 34 years old.
• Must be previously unemployed.
• The range starts from R 5 241,00 - R 6 000,00
• Qualification in Sports Management, Coaching, Physical Education, or a related field
• Living close to the Curro school you’re applying for.
• Available and willing to work a fixed term 12-month contract
• Energetic, reliable, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Coaching Sessions, planning and running practices.
• Encourage learner participation and motivation at practices and matches.
• Help with event and fixture setup, logistics for matches and festivals.
• Assist with tracking attendance and recording results.
• Communicate fixtures, results and events to parents and the school community.
• Learn from experienced coaches and attend training workshops.

Skills

Coaching

Team spirit

Energetic

Education

Sports Management

Coaching

Physical Education

Job description

Curro is an independent schooling provider that offers quality education from the early childhood development phase to Grade 12. Curro prides itself on providing an ethical, values-based environment and offers learner-centric, balanced, innovative and relevant curricula across schools.

Curro seeks to appoint YES Programme Candidate: Sport (part-time) at Meridian Karino in Mbombela to commence duties in January 2027

Vacancy Reference: 30321

Are you energetic, sporty, and ready to bring the vibe? Join Curro as a Sports YES candidate and help learners discover their love for fitness, teamwork, and fun. Score your first big career goal right here!.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

Key performance areas

• Assist with Coaching Sessions Support senior coaches in planning and running practices, ensuring learners are engaged and improving their skills.
• Learner Participation & Motivation Encourage learners to attend practices and matches, building enthusiasm and team spirit.
• Event & Fixture Support Help with setting up sports fields, equipment, and logistics for matches, tournaments, and festivals.
• Team Management Assistance Assist with tracking attendance, recording results, and ensuring learners are correctly dressed and prepared.
• Community & Parent Engagement Support communication of fixtures, results, and events to parents and the school community.
• Coach Development Learn from experienced coaches, attend training workshops, and apply new skills to improve coaching ability.
• Administration Support Help with basic admin tasks such as responding to emails, updating schedules, and maintaining records.
• School Ethos & Values Promote Curro’s ethos and values through professional behaviour, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications, experience and skills

• South African youth between 18 and 34 years old.
• Must be previously unemployed.
• The range starts from R 5 241,00 - R 6 000,00
• Qualification in Sports Management, Coaching, Physical Education, or a related field.
• Living close to the Curro school you’re applying for.
• Available and willing to work a fixed term 12-month contract
• Energetic, reliable, and team-oriented.

Please note: This is a stipend-based opportunity (not a salary). This is a 12-month contract position

Please note that you will need to submit a comprehensive CV and copies of your qualifications and SACE registration (if applicable) as part of your online application.

If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position.
But don’t be dismayed, next time it might be you.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with.
Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment.

NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.

NB: Please remember and take note before applying that this is a temporary / contract position.

Consent to use your personal information:
By submitting your application, you give Curro the right to process your personal information as required for recruitment purposes in alignment with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). You have the right to ask what information is used when and how and to revoke consent at any time.
Head office: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
https://www.curro.co.za