Biokinetics For Rugby (TB00323)

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Others: Education and Training

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES PC CENTER FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE POSITION NUMBER: TB00323 VACANCY: BIOKINETICIST FOR RUGBY PEROMNES GRADE: 8/9 EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED- TERM APPOINTMENT PURPOSE OF THE POSITION Temporary full time Biokinetics.

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery

• Biokinetics in The Centre for Health and Human performance that form part of the service delivery to the NWU Rugby Institute.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An honours degree or a 4-year degree in Biokinetics (NQF Level 8/7)
• A minimum of 1 years service delivery experience in Biokinetics.
• Accredited in Basic Life Support (attach current certificate).
• Registered with the HPCSA Biokinetics Independent Practitioner.

Added Advantage

• Membership with Biokinetics Association of South Africa

Functional / Technical Competencies (knowledge And Skills)

• Service provider in Biokinetics being able to work in a multi-disciplinary field.
• Teaching and learning or rotation of biokinetics students.
• Practical experience with specialized equipment: Watt Bike, Cybex, SVT Vision Board, Smart Speed, Inbody, Force Plates, Vo2max, EMS, Balance Trainer, Lung Functions, ECG, Biodex
• Experience as a Biokinetics in Netball, Cricket, Tennis, Rugby, Hockey or Athletics (Various Events).
• Experience in client evaluation, giving feedback verbally as well as in report format, including recommendations on program prescriptions.
• Exposure to a wide variety of patients: Cardiac, Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, HIV, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Wellness, Special Population Groups, Stroke.
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), emails, online sharing, and drive systems as well as electronic diaries and calendars.
• Experience with cloud based online database systems, monitoring systems and communication platforms (Zoom or MS teams).

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Empowering students, athletes and players.
• Leader behaviours and work under pressure.
• Attention to communication and ethics.
• Show initiative.
• Positive and motivating.

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: Dr. Yolandi Willemse on 018 299 1811

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

CLOSING DATE: 20 November 2023

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: 1 January 2024



Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website.

Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.