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TimesLIVE
10 hours ago
- Business
- TimesLIVE
SAFA has an opening for a coach education manager
TL homepage teaser until 9am on June 4; TL > ST > Business until same time on June 9. The South African Football Association (Safa), SA's football governing body and a member of the world football governing body Fifa, is committed to the creation of a nonracial, nonsexist and nondiscriminatory world football arena, and subscribes to 'fair play'. Safa, an equal opportunities employer that takes pride in its human resources, has an opening for a: Coach education manager Reports to: Technical director Employment term: Five-year fixed-term contract Location: SAFA House, Nasrec, Johannesburg Job purpose: The purpose of this position is to co-ordinate, implement, monitor and provide feedback on matters pertaining to coach education and fundraising efforts, building a positive brand and reputation through the promotion of Safa's vision and mission. The incumbent will develop, implement and monitor systems and procedures necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the coach and education functions. Remuneration: R425,595 to R489,435 (total cost to company) Occupational level: 7 Minimum educational requirements: Matric or equivalent. University degree, three-year diploma or equivalent tertiary qualification in sport management or sports science. Safa/Fifa coach educator. Safa Pro License Coaching qualification. Experience: Two to three years in a similar environment (for example club, league and/or federation). Core skills and attributes: Communication (written and verbal). Leadership. Mentorship. Project management. Conflict management. Ability to work independently. Networking. Presentation. Negotiation. Professionalism. Problem-solving. Organised. Multitasking. Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook). Responsibilities: Liaise with the Confederation of African Football (Caf), Fifa and South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) in respect of standards and all developments relating to coach education. Provide policies and procedures for the coach education department. Revise, update and maintain Safa's existing coaching manuals in line with the Caf Convention. Assist with talent identification policies. Develop a youth coaching programme for coaches and educators. Draw up technical programmes for the coach education department and budgets. Oversee the implementation of coaching courses and workshops. Moderate examination scripts for coaching courses. Develop technical memoranda on coaching education. Provide administration support to all national team coaches. Ensure all provinces know procedures and processes for conducting coaching courses. Regular communication with provinces and regions. Appointment of coach educators for all courses and workshops. Assist in raising funds for coaching education through writing and submission of funding proposals (for example Fifa funds, Lotto, government, and so on). Liaise and build relations with provinces and regions regarding coaching programmes and courses. Emphasise the importance of grassroots programmes in provinces (regions and LFAs). Implement more coaching courses and workshops for women at all levels. Co-ordinate and hold local and international seminars. Knowledge and competencies: Organisational understanding and delivery of Safa coaching education objectives. Strategic planning, organising and directing. Project and programme management. Budget optimisation/financial acumen. Compiling sponsorship and funding proposals/soliciting new funding opportunities. Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of Safa and externally. Well-organised with excellent time-management skills. Handles highly confidential information in an honest and trustworthy way. Quality and risk management. Excellent report-writing skills. Demonstrable ethical leadership of self, team and business. Proven ability to work independently and with a project-based approach. A collaborator who is team-focused and works with respect for colleagues. Proven ability to thrive in consultative, collaborative environments and manage multiple stakeholders effectively. A natural networker who can develop and create value through relationship management. A service-oriented and client-focused attitude. Ability to mentor, train and develop people and to also lead and inspire for today and tomorrow. A curious and critical thinker who identifies new opportunities. Hard-working and determined to overcome barriers to success. Resilient, coupled with the drive to overcome challenges and achieve results. Driver's licence. Flexibility towards working hours and travelling. Applications: Closing date: June 13 2025
The Citizen
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Khumalo to lead Bafana Bafana in Cosafa Cup
"This is another Bafana Bafana team and I'm happy, I'm excited," said Khumalo. The South African Football Association (SAFA) have confirmed Vela Khumalo will lead Bafana Bafana in the 2025 Cosafa Cup. The regional tournament will be held in Bloemfontein from 4-15 June 2025. ALSO READ: AmaZulu release Bafana Bafana goalkeeper – report Khumalo, who is also the South African U17 men's national team coach, will be assisted by Reneilwe Letsholonyane while Molefi Ntseki will serve as technical advisor. Khumalo said he was excited with the challenge of leading Bafana in Bloemfontein. 'We are looking forward to this tournament and we're playing at home, we're playing in Bloemfontein, and we cannot compromise the team. This is another Bafana Bafana team and I'm happy, I'm excited. We want to go through, and we want to win COSAFA (Cup),' Khumalo told SAFA media. 'I remember the last time we won it with coach Morena Ramoreboli when we were co-coaches, now it's me alone. I think this is the right time for us to express ourselves and show how we as South Africans are on the winning streak, and we are happy and in a good space,' added the Kaizer Chiefs Diski Challenge side coach. SAFA technical committee chairman Jack Maluleke said Khumalo and U20 Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Raymond Mdaka were to lead the COSAFA team, but the draw and workshop for the U20 FIFA World Cup this week put paid to that plan. ALSO READ: Blom leaves Kaizer Chiefs as squad overhaul begins 'Unfortunately, coach Raymond is not around because he is attending the FIFA draw and workshop for the Under-20 national teams in Chile. So, we felt that we must give him a break because he was in Egypt at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (SA won the tournament and are the African champions) only a few days ago and after that he went to Chile to the workshop,' explained Maluleke. Meanwhile, Khumalo has announced his squad for the COSAFA Cup. Khumalo included Chiefs players in the squad. The five players are goalkeeper Bruce Bvuma, defender Aden McCarthy, midfielders Thabo Cele and Mduduzi Shabalala and striker Wandile Duba. The full Bafana Cosafa squad:
The South African
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Steenbok: My salary was equivalent to what SAFA pays for Broos' rent
Former South African Football Association (SAFA) Technical Director Walter Steenbok has dropped another bombshell. Steenbok left SAFA in March – two-and-a-half-years into this contract with the association after enduring a difficult period. Speaking to Andile Ncube on Metro FM on Thursday, Steenbok revealed that his salary as SAFA's Technical Director was equivalent to what the association is paying for Hugo Broos' rent. Broos is staying in the same building as Kaizer Chiefs coach Nasreddine Nabi in Sandton but how much SAFA pays for his rent is unknown. And Steenbok, who further revealed that Amajita coach Raymond Mdaka was not earning more than R25 000, said the issue of his own salary was part of many problems he had with SAFA. SAFA house in Johannesburg. Photo: ANTONIO MUCHAVE 'I think I need to say this… and I need to say this to our people. You see the respect for black professionals in South Africa in black organisations is a big, big problem,' said Steenbok. 'And I'm telling you this, and maybe not for the first time… my salary was equivalent to the amount that Hugo Broos pays for his rent. 'And if you check the organogram of FIFA, the Technical Director is at the same level as the coach. 'Even though in terms of the responsibilities, my responsibility is on the football development, but that's just that,' added Steenbok. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Former TD hits out at SAFA: Mdaka doesn't earn more than R25k
Former South African Football Association (SAFA) Technical Director Walter Steenbok has hit out at the organisation. Steenbok, who resigned from his position in March, said he left the position due to a lack of support from the SAFA hierarchy. In an interview with Andile Ncube on Metro FM on Thursday, Steenbok lifted a lid on Amajita coach Raymond Mdaka's salary. Steenbok confidently revealed that Mdaka, who is on a one-year contract with SAFA, is not even earning more than R25 000. Mdaka recently steered Amajita (SA U20) to their first ever Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON U20) triumph. The former Marumo Gallants mentor is expected to lead Amajita at the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile between 27 September and 19 October. South Africa's U20 national team, Amajita, made football history by securing their first-ever CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations title. Image: X @CAF_Online 'Coach Raymond Mdaka doesn't earn more than R25 000, and he's on a one-year contract,' revealed Steenbok. 'Put him on the line… we fought for two years to get coach Raymond the contract. You can call coach Raymond… ask coach Raymond. 'So, what I'm trying to put up here is that the lack of respect for black professionals and the lack of respect for our own self is unbelievable.' 'We don't respect black excellence, we don't respect black professionals, and it's in the open, and I can give you evidence. Evidence, I have in abundance that I keep all the time,' added Steenbok. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Daily Maverick
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Maverick
Amajita's African conquest underlines the healthy state of SA soccer
Although Amajita conquered Africa for the first time to underline how well the country is doing at the moment, there remains much untapped potential due to poor administration. South Africa's soccer sphere is currently in the best shape that it has been in a long time. The latest example is the Under-20 men's team winning the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt. Amajita – as the team is colloquially known – beat Morocco 1-0 to be crowned U20 African champions for the first time on 18 May. Mamelodi Sundowns starlet Gomolemo Kekana scored the sole goal as South Africa soared to the summit of the continent's age-group soccer. The historic victory came 28 years after South Africa lost the final of the same tournament, to none other than Morocco. Coincidentally, that 1990s period saw South Africa re-announce itself to world soccer with aplomb, after a lengthy exclusion from international tournaments due to apartheid. Bafana Bafana (the senior men's side) won the 1996 Afcon, then a year later the juniors reached the final, only to be vanquished by the Moroccans. Almost three decades later, a similar set of events has taken place. Upward trajectory In 2024, Bafana Bafana claimed their first Afcon medal in more than two decades, winning bronze in Ivory Coast. This was after a period where they sometimes could not even qualify for the tournament, despite being one of the teams with the best financial resources on the continent. A year later, this crop of under-20s has not only reached the final, like the class of 1997, but they avenged the 1-0 defeat suffered by a team consisting of players such as Benni McCarthy, Matthew Booth, Daniel Mudau and Stanton Fredericks. Speaking on Tuesday, 20 May, during a welcome press conference for the under-20s held at OR Tambo Airport, South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan highlighted just how well South African sides had done over the past few years. This includes Bafana Bafana qualifying for back-to-back Afcons, while Banyana Banyana head into the women's Afcon as defending champions in July. South Africa has also qualified for the African Nations Championship (Chan) – a continental competition exclusively for players based in their home countries. 'Our teams have shown incredible performances in recent times. We have our under-17s and under-20s going to the World Cup. We have the Chan team, which has qualified for Chan after 12 years. We have Bafana Bafana going to the Afcon in Morocco, we have Banyana Banyana going to the Afcon in Morocco,' Jordaan said. 'All of our teams have performed very well. Of course, we are also waiting [to watch] Mamelodi Sundowns in the final of the African Champions League this weekend. Then, in June, we will see Mamelodi Sundowns playing the Club World Cup in the US. Overall, we are very happy. South African football is doing very well – our achievements speak for themselves,' said Jordaan. Solid foundation A key component of the national teams' success is former Safa technical director Walter Steenbok. He joined the national association in 2022, but departed earlier this year because of unhappiness with the working environment within Safa House. However, the programmes and stylistic ideals which he implemented (particularly at junior level) during his tenure are bearing fruit for the country. Steenbok, who influenced the appointment of under-20 coach Raymond Mdaka and his technical team in 2024, believes South Africa would be in an even better space if Safa functioned properly and was not plagued by constant administrative issues. 'What you're seeing now is not a true reflection of what we can do. South Africa has better talent, quality and facilities [than almost everyone in Africa]. But we are only operating at 30% because many things are not in place. That has been my biggest fight,' Steenbok was quoted as saying by News24. 'Can you imagine what we would look like if we had 60% of our structures working? No one would compete [with us].' Diski Challenge Despite Safa sleeping at the wheel, programmes such as the DStv Diski Challenge (which serves as the Premier Soccer League's reserve competition and provides the youngsters of the Premiership with weekly competitive soccer) are important for preparing junior players for such tournaments. 'We are incredibly proud of Amajita. This remarkable achievement underscores the impact that grassroots development initiatives, such as our DStv Diski Challenge, play in unearthing and nurturing exceptional football talent,' said Rendani Ramovha, CEO of SuperSport TV. 'With 18 of the players competing regularly in the Reserve League, the DDC has served as a crucial platform, providing young players with the competitive environment and exposure necessary to reach their full potential,' Ramovha said. Wise words This history-making achievement by the under-20s also has Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos excited about the future. The Belgian had words of wisdom for the African champions. 'Ascending to the top is easy, but staying at the top is so much more difficult. Everything starts now for you,' Broos said. 'You are at a crossroads where you can take the right direction and we see you back in the next months, next years – breaking into Bafana Bafana… Breaking into big South African teams, or even abroad. Or you can take the other way, which is the wrong way. So, it's up to you now,' the Belgian said. The team will have some time to absorb this memorable victory before preparations for the World Cup kick off. The global showpiece takes place in Chile from late September and concludes in October. DM
