💼 Full-Time Position

Sport scientist (p8) (division for uj sport)

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University Of Johannesburg
📍 johannesburg, gauteng, South-Africa
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Location
johannesburg, South-Africa
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Posted
July 01, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Sport Scientist (P8) (Division for UJ Sport)

Position Summary

Job category: Education and Training
Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: EE
Level: Management

Job Purpose

To maximize physical performance ensuring elite sporting performance on a continuous basis to allocated clients and sporting codes.

Responsibilities Define and implement a comprehensive Sport Science & Athlete Support plan for sporting codes in collaboration with the Club Manager and Coach. Conduct fitness testing and develop individualized, periodised training programmes with ongoing monitoring and reassessment. Provide scientific guidance to coaches and players on performance, recovery, hydration, and injury prevention. Execute the developed training programmes. Collaborate with medical and sport science professionals to deliver integrated, player‑centred support services. Manage programme resources, do...