Closing date: 10th January 2016

A VACANCY has arisen at the Central Cricket Franchise (Pty) Ltd for a Head Coach of the VKB Knights.

The Central Cricket Franchise (Pty) Ltd controls all professional franchise players and professional cricket under its jurisdiction. 

The candidate will be required to lead the VKB Knights team to success and be responsible for professional franchise cricket. It is also expected that the successful candidate will work closely with all existing coaching structures within the Central Region. The candidate will report to the CEO and the Board of Directors of the Central Cricket Franchise (Pty) Ltd.

The more important criteria for the appointment is set out below and, although not exhaustive, would serve as a guideline in assessing a prospective candidate.

Qualification / requirements are as follows: 

• Level 4 Coaching qualification
• Previous experience of coaching a professional first class team
• Track record of coaching success
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills
• Be familiar with the latest coaching techniques and methods
• Coaching of an international team will be an added advantage

In addition, the candidate should have:

• Strong leadership qualities
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to extract the best from each player
• The capability to motivate players
• Cultural adaptability and support transformation
• Initiative and be articulate in verbal and written form
• Good business skills and understand budgets
• An understanding of marketing philosophy and brand strategy
• A logical, rational approach to problem solving

Remuneration:

• Remuneration commensurate with qualification and experience for this position will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
• Please indicate your expected remuneration.

Should you be interested in applying for the position, please forward your CV on or before 10 January 2015 (closing date) addressed to the CEO, Johan van Heerden. 

Contact details are as follows:

Office : 051 – 447 5715

Email : johanv@cricket.co.za

All applications will be treated in strict confidence

Timelines for finalization off appointment: End of January 2016

Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with

The Central Cricket Franchise (Pty) Ltd reserves its right not to fill the position