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Join Our Instructor Talent Pool: Shape the Future of Fitness!

Are you a passionate, high - energy fitness professional dedicated to helping others achieve their wellness goals? Take the step and join our talent pool of Certified Group Instructors for upcoming opportunities.

 

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about fitness, health, and making a positive difference in clients’ lives.
• Positive, outgoing, and service-oriented demeanour.
• Strong team-player approach when working alongside other Instructors, Biokineticists, and Management.
• Ability to uphold the organisation’s brand, culture, and safety standards

• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated on industry trends.

 

1. Minimum Qualification & Experience:

Qualifications & Certifications

• Relevant fitness qualification (e.g., ETA, HFPA, or equivalent NQF-aligned fitness certification).
• Specialised certification(s) for the formats taught (e.g., HIIT, Strength, Indoor Cycling, Yoga, Pilates, Step, Dance Fitness, Aqua, etc.).
• Valid CPR and First Aid Level 1 certification.
• Professional Indemnity of at least 2million.
• Registration with a recognised professional body, where applicable (e.g., REPSSA).

 

Experience

• 1 - 2 years of practical experience instructing group exercise classes in a gym or studio environment.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct multiple formats OR strong expertise in at least one specialised modality.
• Proven record of delivering safe, effective, and engaging sessions.
  
  

2. Compliance and Administrative Requirements

• Ability to maintain attendance records, incident reporting, and class feedback where required.
• We believe in bringing the best of fitness and wellness to our members, and we want to connect with top talent like you!

 

3. Skills & Competencies

• Strong exercise technique knowledge, class programming ability, and understanding of progressions/regressions.
• Excellent verbal communication, energy, and stage presence.
• Ability to manage class flow, tempo, and timing effectively.
• Strong member engagement skills – able to motivate diverse groups with varying fitness levels.
• Ability to adapt sessions for injury considerations and contraindications.
• High level of professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.

 

4. Employment Type

• Ad-hoc Classes/ paid per class
  
  

What Joining Our Talent Pool Means:

By submitting your information, you become part of our exclusive network of potential candidates. While this is not an active job offer, you will be considered first for new positions that match your skills and experience before they are publicly advertised. You decide on your working hours when an opportunity arises.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion; however, preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa.

Job Title:
Business Development Associate: Commercial Growth & Strategic Implementation 
 
Location:
Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape
 
Remuneration:
Market-related
 
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday - 40 hours per week.

Role Overview

The Business Development Associate: Commercial Growth & Strategic Implementation is responsible for driving commercial growth across SSISA by identifying, developing and securing external business opportunities, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, grants and revenue-generating initiatives, while also supporting implementation of approved growth initiatives across departments where these contribute to organisational priorities.

 

The role retains primary responsibility for external business development and commercial utilisation of SSISA services, with particular focus on HPC and Blue Floor opportunities, while incorporating selected implementation responsibilities necessary to improve conversion of opportunity into organisational delivery.

 

In addition to external business development responsibilities, the role supports implementation of selected strategic projects by assisting with coordination, opportunity packaging and progression of initiatives linked to SSISA’s commercial and institutional growth objectives.

 

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Management, Commerce, Business Administration or similar.
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in business development, partnerships, sales, project coordination or commercial growth.
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities and progress them toward implementation.

 

Preferred Requirements

• Post Graduate qualification in Sport Science, Biokinetics, Sports Medicine, Marketing, Commerce or related field
• Experience in sport, healthcare, rehabilitation, wellness or education sectors.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary teams or complex organisational environments.
  

 

Key Performance Areas

1.    Lead Generation & Opportunity Identification
1.1.    Identify new business opportunities within sport, health, wellness, education and related sectors.
1.2.    Build a pipeline of potential clients including professional sports teams, schools, academies, federations, corporates and medical partners.
1.3.    Conduct outreach through meetings, networking events and targeted prospecting.
1.4.    Proactively identify tenders, grants and partnership opportunities.

2.    Sales Pipeline & Commercial Conversion
2.1    Manage business development pipeline and CRM systems.
2.2    Track prospects through full sales lifecycle from initial contact to closure.
2.3    Develop quotations, proposals and partnership packages.
2.4    Support negotiations and contract closure.

3.    Sponsorships, Grants & Funding Development
3.1    Identify and pursue sponsorship opportunities.
3.2    Develop sponsorship packages and funding proposals.
3.3    Maintain relationships with funders and sponsors.

4.    HPC Commercial Development
4.1    Lead commercial utilisation of HPC Blue Floor and related facilities.
4.2    Collaborate with HPC biokineticists and sports scientists to package services.
4.3    Grow non-peak occupancy and external bookings.

5.    Programme & Product Expansion
5.1    Support Athlete Development Programme growth.
5.2    Expand CHIPS and education-linked external partnerships.
5.3    Identify scalable service offerings linked to SSISA expertise.

6.    Budgeting & Revenue Forecasting
6.1    Track revenue targets and forecast commercial performance.
6.2    Contribute to budget planning for external growth initiatives.

7.    Strategic Project Support & Implementation
7.1    Support implementation of approved growth projects linked to external opportunities or strategic priorities.
7.2    Assist departments in packaging services into commercially viable offerings.
7.3    Coordinate internal stakeholders where new business opportunities require cross-department execution.
7.4    Monitor progress of selected growth initiatives and escalate barriers where implementation delays occur.

8.    Internal Collaboration & Growth Support
8.1    Work with departmental heads to align external opportunities with operational capability.
8.2    Support selected strategic initiatives where business development and implementation intersect.
8.3    Assist in identifying underutilised services and opportunities for institutional growth.

Personal Attributes
•    Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated initiative in creating or growing opportunities
•    Commercially driven and results-oriented
•    Strong relationship builder
•    Confident negotiator
•    Strong implementation discipline
•    Ability to influence across departments without direct authority
•    Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills

Closing Date: 

27 March 2026

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion; however, preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa.

Job Title:
Performance & Wellness Assistant
 
Location:
Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape
 
Remuneration:
Market-related
 
Working Hours:
Monday – Friday (40 hours per week).

Role Overview

The Performance & Wellness Assistant provides operational, administrative, stakeholder communication, and project coordination support to the High-Performance Centre (HPC). The role is responsible for assisting the HPC Manager with the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of projects, ensuring that timelines, compliance requirements, and operational protocols are executed effectively.
The position plays a key role in assisting the HPC Manager in translating the SSISA strategy to the business unit.  

 

Required Qualifications & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Diploma in Business Administration or Project Management, or Sports & Exercise Science.
• 1- 2 years’ experience in administration & organisational skills.
• Experience in coordinating timelines and stakeholder communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Requirements

• Post Graduate qualification in Business Administration or Project Management, or Sports & Exercise Science
• 2 or more years’ experience working in a high-performance centre, sport science environment, or sport organisation.
• Basic financial administration or procurement experience.
• Experience with marketing or communication initiatives.

Key Performance Areas

1.    Assist with Project Coordination and Implementation
1.1    Assist with the rollout and implementation of HPC projects developed by the HPC Manager.
1.2    Coordinate project timelines and escalate if milestones and deliverables are not met.
1.3    Maintain project documentation, implementation plans, reporting frameworks and tracking systems.
1.4    In conjunction with the HPC Manager, ensure that staff are aware of project requirements, timelines, and responsibilities.
1.5    Assist in organising project meetings, workshops, and implementation sessions.
1.6    Assist the HPC manager with ensuring that projects do not exceed the unit capacity. 

2.    Departmental Administration, Operational Support and Stakeholder Communication
2.1    Support the HPC Manager with day-to-day administrative requirements.
2.2    Assist the HPC Manager in maintaining records of HPC activities, documentation, and reports.
2.3    Assist in compiling monthly and quarterly departmental reports.
2.4    Maintain a team development register.
2.5    Coordinate internal communication relating to HPC initiatives and operational protocols.
2.6    Assist with coordinating stakeholder communication.
2.7    Support stakeholder engagement processes relating to HPC projects.
2.8    Ensure that relevant stakeholders receive project updates, requirements, and timelines.
2.9    Assist the relevant department with the preparation of communication materials where required.

3.    Equipment and Resource Coordination
3.1    Obtain quotations for HPC technical development activities and equipment purchases.
3.2    Support procurement processes and track expenditure by maintaining records of purchases.
3.3    Assist with the ordering of HPC equipment and materials.
3.4    Track equipment maintenance requirements and coordinate servicing where necessary.
3.5    Maintain inventory records of HPC equipment and supplies.
3.6    Support the HPC Manager in ensuring resources are available for HPC activities and projects.

4.    Operational Systems and Compliance Support
4.1    Assist with tracking protocols and implementation of compliance.
4.2    Track and maintain compliance records for HPC staff and interns involved in projects and escalate non-compliance where necessary.
4.3    Assist with monitoring daily, weekly, and monthly operational protocols within the HPC.

Attributes 
•    Strong organisational and planning ability.
•    Knowledge of the current sport and sport admin environment in South Africa from a national to federation level. 
•    Excellent coordination and follow-through.
•    Ability to work independently while supporting a senior manager.
•    Problem-solving and proactive thinking.
•    Professional communication skills.
•    Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
•    Adaptability in a dynamic sport and performance environment.

Closing Date: 

27 March 2026

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion; however, preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in accordance with the Employment Equity Act of South Africa.