YTC Administrator

About the position

Purpose of Job:

To coordinate the programmes and activities of the Youth Training Centre as well as create a safe and inclusive environment for girls/women to train and play.

Key Results-Accountabilities expected from job

• To plan, operate and report in unison with SARU and the Provincial union.
• To facilitate recruitment campaigns of players in schools, clubs and communities;
• To ensure programs are aligned and pathways exists for participating players.
• Liaise and collaborate with SARU partner programs like "Get into Rugby" and "Vuka"
• To organise Coaching Clinics for players, coaches and teams;
• To arrange matches, leagues and festivals for schools and community teams;
• To arrange training and playing venues for all teams;
• Register all players participating in the programme on SARU's Footprint System and maintain the database;
• Render support services to the YTC Coaches and Trainers.
• To budget, manage and report on SARU's annual operational funding allocation

Experience & Expertise (Typical educational qualifications & experience)

Educational background

• Certificate in Administration (essential)
• Diploma in administration (Desirable)

Experience (years and nature)

• 1-3 years' experience in office / sports administration

Critical Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Administration skills
• Computer literacy
• Record keeping
• Negotiation skills
• Networking skills
• Communication skills
• Planning and reporting
• Budget planning and reporting

Core Competencies

• Leadership & People Development - Provides support and shares knowledge with peers. Welcomes feedback and learning.
• Resilience - Seeks support when overwhelmed and takes initiative to manage stress and emotions constructively.
• Operational Excellence & Ambassadorship - Delivers assigned tasks reliably and upholds SARU's values in everyday actions.
• Agile Innovation & Adaptability - Responds to change with flexibility. Open to learning and trying new ways of working.
• Collaboration & Communication - Shares relevant information clearly. Listens to understand and contribute constructively in teams.
• Strategic & Commercial Thinking - Understands SARU's goals and considers basic resource and financial impacts in decision-making.

Fixed Term Contract (until 31 December 2028)

Desired Skills:

• Administration
• Networking
• Reporting

Desired Qualification Level:

• Diploma