Limpopo Impala Cricket: Assistant Coach (Deadline - May 22)

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Limpopo Impala Cricket is a registered Non Profit Company and the custodian of professional and amateur cricket activities within Limpopo Province. The organisation is committed to administering, promoting, developing, and coordinating cricket to ensure sustainable growth, transformation, and high performance excellence across all levels of the game.

The successful candidate will support and assist the Head Coach of the Limpopo Professional Team in creating and maintaining a high performance cricket environment. The Assistant Coach will work closely with all existing coaching and performance structures within Limpopo Impala Cricket (NPC) to ensure continuous player development and team success.

• Serve as Assistant Coach to the Head Coach and Professional Team to ensure delivery of integrated and high performance cricket programmes.
• Assist with planning and implementing player development programmes, training schedules, and match preparation.
• Support player performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist in maintaining professional standards, discipline, and team culture.
• Oversee and support player development pathways and talent identification programmes within Limpopo cricket structures.
• Promote a culture of excellence through appropriate coaching methodologies and leadership.
• Ensure support systems and performance structures are enhanced to sustain professional standards.
• Assist with scouting and recruitment of talented players within the province and broader cricket system.
• Work collaboratively with support staff including Strength & Conditioning, Physiotherapy, Medical, and Team Management personnel
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, integrity, and commitment to organisational values and transformation objectives.
• Participate in official cricket activities, camps, tours, meetings, and stakeholder engagements

• Minimum CSA Level 3 Coaching Qualification.
• Sport Management or related qualification will be an added advantage.
• Valid Driver's Licence.

• Minimum of 3 years' coaching experience at provincial, academy, or professional cricket level.
• Experience coaching within a high performance environment.
• Experience in player identification and development pathways. Understanding and application of Cricket South Africa transformation objectives.
• Experience playing professional or first class cricket will be advantageous.
• International coaching or playing exposure will serve as an added advantage.

• Strong understanding of high performance cricket systems and player development.
• Knowledge of Cricket South Africa domestic cricket structures and pathways.
• Ability to identify, develop, and manage talented cricketers.
• Strong planning, organisational, and reporting skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet performance objectives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic administrative functions. Understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and sporting governance frameworks.

• Professionalism and strong work ethic
• Leadership and accountability
• Integrity, confidentiality, and honesty
• Results and performance driven.
• Emotional intelligence and resilience
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills

• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Team collaboration and stakeholder management
• Decision making and problem solving
• Initiative and proactive leadership
• Performance delivery and accountability
• Commitment to transformation and development

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays, and travel requirements associated with professional cricket.

The position will be based within Limpopo Province, Polokwane Cricket Club.

• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contactable references
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified copy of South African ID or valid Passport
• Valid driver's licence

Applications must be submitted via email to: . Closing Date: 22 May 2026. If you do not receive feedback within fourteen (14) days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Limpopo Impala Cricket is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and diversity in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational objectives.