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\\\ Date: 10 May 2024

RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

Team Manager – Chess South Africa

2024 African Youth Chess Championships

Date: 15th - 23rd June 2024

Location: Kopanong Hotel and Conference Centre
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa

DOCUMENT STATUS

VERSION NO. Final CURRENT VERSION DATE 10 May 2024

EFFECTIVE DATE 10 May 2024 EXPIRATION DATE 17 May 2024

1 ENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATIONS

1.1. Chess South Africa is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as Team Manager at the prestigious 2024 African Youth Chess
Championships, hosted under the auspices of the African Chess Confederation;
1.2. The event will bring together the continent's top young players across various age categories for 15- 23 June 2024 in Ekurhuleni,
Gauteng;
1.3. Interested persons from all provinces are invited to submit applications for the vacant position as indicated above;
1.4. Closing date for applications: FRIDAY 17 May 2024 at 21h00;
1.5. Submit Applications to: https://forms.gle/sXyJQWLV9cQTi91d6
1.6. Applications received after the closing time and date are late and as a rule will not be accepted for consideration;
1.7. Please take great care in reading the application and provide the required information.

2 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF TEAM MANAGER

2.1. Coordinate and manage all logistical aspects of team participation, including travel and accommodation;
2.2. Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all team members throughout the event;
2.3. Act as a liaison between players, coaches, and event organisers;
2.4. Manage communication and enforce the code of conduct among team members and accompanying persons;
2.5. Prepare and submit detailed reports and feedback to the Executive Board post-championship.
3 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Proven experience as a team manager or administrator in chess tournaments, preferably with junior teams;
3.2. A valid Safeguarding Certificate is required. Applicants without this certification must complete a safeguarding course prior to the
commencement of the championships;
3.3. Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.
*Having a FIDE instructor qualification will be an added advantage

4 IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
4.1. Chess South Africa regard this as a development opportunity for interested individuals to gain experience to prepare for managing
national South African teams at international events;
4.2. As such, no remuneration will be provided as this is an opportunity for development;
4.3. However, accommodation and three meals/per day will be provided to the successful candidate;
4.4. Official attire will also be provided;
4.5. Women team managers are encouraged to apply;
4.6. The successful candidate must ensure her/his own transport to and from the venue;
4.7. Interested individuals who would like to gain such experience as a team manager, are encouraged to apply as he/she will be teamed
with an experienced team manager from Chess South Africa;
4.8. This experienced team manager will impart skills and knowledge to the successful applicant;
4.9. Chess South Africa is committed to fostering a nurturing and competitive environment with equal opportunities for all in the South
African chess community. We invite interested individuals who are passionate about chess and youth development to apply for this
unique opportunity.

5 EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS
4.1. All applications received will be evaluated by the Executive Board (Elect) of Chess South Africa;
4.2. The applications will be evaluated based on the criteria listed in Table 1 hereunder;
4.3. A score out of 5 will be awarded for each criterion whereas a score of 5 is excellent and a score of 1 is poor;
4.4. The applicant with the highest score out of 15 will be the successful team manager.

TABLE 1: APPLICATION EVALUATION CRITERIA

CRITERIA
1. PROVEN EXPERIENCE
(Team manager for junior chess
teams, i.e. district, provincial,
national, etc.)
SUB-CRITERIA SCORING
(Point Scale: 1 to 5)
1.1. Experience as a team manager either as a team
manager who has accompanied a district or
provincial team to an SAJCC in the last 4 years
OR has accompanied any SA junior team to an
international chess championship on behalf of
Chess South Africa;

2. SAFE GUARDING CERTIFICATE 2.1. Any valid safeguarding certificate

2.2. Indication that a safe guarding course will be
done before the tournament starts if not in
possession of one already;

3. REQUIRED SKILLS 3.1. Proven organisational skills (list of at least 2

(Proof of skills and ability to accompany examples applicant formed part of the
and manage the team) arrangements of a chess event including
logistical arrangements for chess players)

TOTAL POINTS = 15

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6 CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

5.1. Technical enquiries with regards to the roles and functions of the positions should be directed to:
Mr. Carol Lefyedi
Email Address: Dlefyedi2@oldmutual.com
Mobile: +27 82 411 7646

5.2. Enquiries with regards to the submission of applications should be directed to:
Ms. Liezel Ahjum
Email Address: secretaryelectchesssa@gmail.com
Mobile: +27 082 308 8089

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