NWU
Description
Minimum requirements
An honours degree (NQF level 8) in Human Movement Science, specialising in Kinderkinetics and Pediatric Exercise Science.
Registered with the South African Professional Institute of Kinderkinetics (SAPIK).
A minimum of two (2) years’ service delivery experience as a Kinderkinetics - independent practitioner/supervised practice.
A minimum of two (2) years’ support and independent instruction experience in the aquatic and/or remedial programmes.
ADDED ADVANTAGES & PREFERENCES:
A master’s degree (NQF level 9) in Human Movement Science, specializing in Kinderkinetics and Pediatric Exercise Science.
A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working with special needs populations (CP, DS, Autism, ID) - programme facilitation/group and individual sessions.
A minimum of one (1) year student supervision and mentorship (Honours Kinderkinetics, WIL) experience – supervision of small groups during WIL/practical session
Requirements:
Town:
Potchefstroom
Position:
Kinderkineticist
Starting Date:
December 20, 2025
Date Created:
December 2, 2025
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Motor development assessment and intervention.
Lesson planning and facilitation (individual and group).
Knowledge of developmental delays and remedial strategies.
Report writing and parent feedback.
Practice experience regarding organization / administration / business skills.
Experience in marketing of practice/programmes.
KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
Organised and detail oriented.
Passion for working with children and families.
Resilience and adaptability in a busy clinic environment
Duties Include:
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES - SCHOOL OF HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCES | POSITION NUMBER: TB00913 | VACANCY: KINDERKINETICIST | PEROMNES GRADE: T99 | EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 2 – YEAR TEMPORARY FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT | NOTE: THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT RE-APPLY AS THE UNIVERSITY HAS YOUR APPLICATION.
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To provide professional Kinderkinetics services in the Clinic for Kinderkinetics, Pretland, including evaluation, lesson facilitation, remedial and developmental programmes, and student supervision, thereby ensuring high-quality service delivery, programme sustainability, and third-stream income growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Service Delivery
Service Delivery (remedial, swimming, special needs, baby stimulation, motor development sessions).
Evaluations
Evaluation and Reporting (±400 evaluations/year, data capture, report writing, parent feedback).
Planning
Programme Planning (lesson design, preparation of 100 lesson per term).
Teaching and Learning
Student Supervision and Mentorship (Honours students during WIL/practicals).
Administration
Administration and Financial Support (client registration, scheduling, invoicing, VSS updates).
External Relationships
Marketing and Community Engagement (school demos, awareness campaigns, social media content).
Additional Info:
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Dané Coetzee on 018 299 1792
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451
CLOSING DATE: 19 December 2025
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible