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North‑West Cricket
Town:
Potchefstroom
Position:
Physiotherapist: NWCDragons Professional Women's
Experience Needed:
KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Suitable qualification (Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Physiotherapy), preferably with a post-graduate qualification in sports physiotherapy.
Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and a member of the South African Society of Physiotherapists (SASP).
Has appropriate malpractice insurance.
Engaged in and up-to-date continuous professional development (CPD), as reflected on the HPCSA CPD portal.
Appropriate clinical experience – five (5) years, preferably having worked with professional athletes.
Having worked in a cricket environment would be advantageous.
Some management experience – providing reports, dealing with professional players, working with others in a team environment, and providing the lead in the medical team.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Conscientious
Self-motivated and high work ethic
Confidentiality
Reliable
Requirements:
KEY JOB COMPETENCIES
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
Approachable
Effective communicator
Outstanding organisational and leadership abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills
High aptitude in decision‑making and problem‑solving
Demonstrating good judgment
Creativity
Cognitive flexibility
High emotional intelligence
Service orientation
Critical thinking ability
Complex problem‑solving ability
Behavioural Skills:
Good judgment and decision-making abilities
Emotionally intelligent, resilient, and good interpersonal skills
Ability to influence and collaborate with others
Development and nurturing focus
Conscientious, self-motivated, and high work ethic
Honesty, integrity & confidentiality
A team player and deadline-driven (critical)
Accountability
Competencies:
Knowledge
Intimate knowledge of sports physiotherapy
Knowledge of the dynamics of sports team environments
Sport injury rehabilitation trends and changes
Transformation charter of SA
Basic mentoring principles
Skills
Excellent planning and organising
Scheduling
Budgeting
Conflict Management/Resolution
Communication – Oral and written
Report writing
Duties Include:
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The successful candidate will act as the physiotherapist of the NW Dragons Women’s Professional team and be responsible for the treatment and rehabilitation of injured contracted and non‑contracted players. The team Physiotherapist will deliver all those responsibilities and protocols as set out in this Job Profile as well as the Provincial Player Injuries, Workload and Conditioning Policy.
The role reports to the NWC Dragons Professional Women’s Team Head Coach.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Treatment and rehabilitation of injuries
Administration of injuries and rehabilitation
Recording of all injuries and rehabilitation as required on the Cricket Clinic player‑management system
Stakeholder management
Additional Info:
North‑West Cricket, with its headquarters situated at JB Marks Oval, 1 Loop Street, Potchefstroom, and subscribing to the principles of the Employment Equity Act, hereby invites an ambitious physiotherapist to apply for this vacancy.
REMUNERATION
The remuneration package for this position will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
APPLICATIONS
Only suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for the position by submitting a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV), with at least two (2) contactable references and certified copies of academic and other qualifications to Ms. Matlakala Mahasela at matlakalam@cricket.co.za by no later than Thursday, 22 May 2025. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will undergo interviews and possibly additional assessments. Candidates who applied for the first round will not be considered.
In the interest of transparency, we kindly request applicants to disclose any family relations within the organisation when submitting their job applications.
In making the final selection, employment equity objectives will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response to your application within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. North-West Cricket reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Starting Date:
May 23, 2025
Date Created:
May 9, 2025
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