Strategy Management

• Develop and implement strategies and plans to promote the NWU Sport portfolio among internal and external stakeholders
• Align NWU Sport portfolio strategy to institutional strategy, including student success, transformation, stakeholder engagement, and brand positioning
• Develop and implement NWU Sport governance frameworks, policies, and guidelines
• Represent NWU at relevant local, provincial, national, and international sport organisations
• Provide expert advisory services regarding all NWU sport matters
• Translate institutional priorities into coherent sport strategy

Development and Enhancement of Sport

• Drive performance of NWU Sport portfolio across campuses, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives and measurable outcomes
• Provide strategic oversight of sport codes, including prioritisation, expansion, consolidation, or discontinuation
• Lead benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop and manage student athlete development pathways from residence leagues to high-performance sport codes
• Develop and implement policies, processes, and guidelines for sport codes
• Manage legislative and regulatory compliance to national and international legislation
• Develop performance metrics for NWU Sport aligned with Annual Performance Plan targets

Stakeholder Relations and Engagement

• Develop and strengthen partnerships with relevant local, national, and international stakeholders
• Collaborate with Development and Fundraising to mobilise resources and enhance income-generation interventions
• Liaison with Spatial Planning and relevant structures to develop and maintain sport infrastructure
• Partner with Student Life, Transformation, and People and Culture Division for student sport council and residence league management
• Collaborate with internal structures to ensure NWU Sport compliance to brand policy and Corporate Identity manual
• Manage relationships with sport partners, donors, and sponsors
• Ensure NWU Sport digital platforms are maintained and updated regularly

Resources Management and Optimisation

• Manage NWU Sport planning and allocation of financial and human resources
• Develop, implement, and monitor NWU Sport budget ensuring financial sustainability and accountability
• Recruit, develop, and retain staff, fostering positive and productive work environment
• Ensure long-term financial sustainability through effective planning, risk management, and resource mobilisation
• Ensure compliance with university policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee processes and systems design, utilisation, effectiveness, and efficiency

This position supports the North-West University’s (NWU) student value proposition and dynamic student environment. The Director will enhance the University’s brand equity and strategic priorities including partnership, growth, diversity, internationalisation, and impact through sport development and engagement.