Sport Development Coordinator (Piketberg)

About the role

Bergrivier Municipality, based in Piketberg about 90 minutes from Cape Town, is re-advertising a Sport Development Coordinator position within Community Services (ref. GD98/432/PB). The role plans and coordinates sport development and recreation through contact with sport councils, provides opportunities for all community sections to take part in sport, and organises sport-related projects, programmes, club development and training from local to international levels. Internal and external applications are considered.

Key responsibilities

• Compile reports for the Head of Facilities Management with information, statistics and work progress
• Coordinate education sequences and awareness of sport development programmes, including risks and coping strategies
• Liaise with the Sport Council and other institutions
• Coordinate the use and maintenance of sport facilities
• Assist with planning and hosting of sport events
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies and council decisions
• Perform general administrative and reporting duties and take part in the municipality's performance management system

Required profile

• Grade 12 with a National Diploma in Sport Management (NQF Level 6)
• Two to five years' relevant experience
• Code B driving licence
• Proficiency in at least two official Western Cape languages (Afrikaans, English, isiXhosa) read, write and speak
• Good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and a high level of responsibility
• Physically fit and able-bodied, willing to work outside normal hours, on standby and in all weather conditions, and to work across the municipality if required

Applications close on Friday 25 September 2026 at 15:00. A prescribed application form, a covering letter with two contactable references and certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver's licence (maximum 3-page CV) must be submitted by the closing date; only shortlisted applicants are contacted.