Department of TuksSport

DEPARTMENT: TUKSSPORT

POST TITLE: SPORTS FACILITIES MANAGER

PEROMNES POST LEVEL: 7

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be responsible for:

• Operational management of the TuksSport Facilities which includes facility planning and supervision, maintenance, financial and human resource management, projects and events management, and facility-booking processes;
• Strategic management and planning of TuksSport Facilities in alignment with UP Facilities Management Strategic Vision;
• Compliance with Joint Operations Committee (JOC), Occupational Health and Safety, Safety at Sports and Recreational Act and other applicable legislation, regulations and policies.
• Income generation through hosting projects and events on the TuksSport Facilities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Management Sciences, Sport Management or a related field
• At least four years of experience in the following areas:
• Sport Facility Management
• Event Management
• Financial Management and Administration
• Code 8 Driver's license

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Advanced knowledge of sport facility management operations and maintenance;
• Advanced knowledge of applicable facility management laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Advanced knowledge of compliance with facility maintenance contractual agreements and obligations;
• Good communication skills (verbal and written);
• Computer literacy in MS Office packages and emails.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Postgraduate Diploma/Honour degree in Management Sciences, Sport Management or a related field.
• Project, Facilities or Events Management qualification
• Five years' experience in sport at a tertiary institution, national or provincial sport federation or similar and comparable organisation in the public and/or private sector.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent's level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

Applicants are requested to apply online at

In applying for this post, please attach:

• A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees whom we have permission to contact.

CLOSING DATE: 31 October 2025

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES: Kgomotso Lekgari , Tel: for application-related enquiries, and Joshua Chitsika, Tel: for enquiries relating to the post content.

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 December 2025, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply. All candidates agree to undergo verification of personal credentials.

By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent to undergo verification of personal credentials and related information including, but not limited to, qualifications, criminal record, credit record, current and historic disciplinary proceedings as part of the selection process.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.