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Sport Facility Supervisor Outdoor (Madibaz sport) (2737)

Overview

Reference
2737

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- Nelson Mandela Bay Metro -- Gqeberha

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
26 February 2026

Closing date
13 Mar 2026 21:59


CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

Supervise and co-ordinate the actions of support staff to ensure that the sport facilities are maintained, cleaned and prepared thoroughly to optimally support the usage, programmes and events of Madibaz Sport and other internal/external clients

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

The key performance areas for this post are to supervise all actions necessary for maintaining and preparing the outdoor sport facilities at the Nelson Mandela University Gqeberha Campuses for sporting and non-sporting activities and events, with specific attention to the following:

 

  • Oversee event preparation and ensure relevant event support
  • Staff supervision and administrative duties
  • Transportation of goods and employees
  • Facility cleaning functions
  • Oversee operation and maintenance of irrigation systems
  • Sport fields and open space maintenance
  • Compliance to safety, health and environmental requirements
  • Maintenance of tools, chemicals and equipment

CORE COMPETENCIES

Core critical competencies for this post include:

  • Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively liaise with athletes, coaches and administrators
  • Strong organizational skills and team leader qualities
  • Knowledge and experience of technical and operational processes and procedures of facility management
  • Knowledge and experience of Occupational Health and Safety requirements in a facility management environment
  • Decision Making
  • Delivering quality service
  • Attention to detail Additional competencies include:
  • Strong technical orientation
  • Administration management skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Office management
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Computer literacy

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for appointment to this post, candidates must possess a Grade 12 certificate and have a valid driver’s license (code 08 EB). Candidates must have a minimum of two years’ supervisory experience in leading a work team in the Horticulture or Sport Field Maintenance sectors, in which competence has been gained. Candidates must also possess a valid herbicide and pesticide applicator’s certificate.

Further advantages will be relevant certificates in Veld Firefighting, First Aid level 1, relevant Machine operation and knowledge of the technical rules and standards of the sport surface preparation applicable to the area of responsibility.

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets. No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 13 March 2026.


Contact information

Bridgette Simon