Biokineticist (TB00322)

Position SummaryIndustry: Education & TrainingJob category: University and AcademyLocation: PotchefstroomContract: TemporaryRemuneration: The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.About Our CompanyNWUIntroductionNORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES – CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE | POSITION NUMBER: TB00322 | VACANCY: BIOKINETICIST | PEROMNES GRADE: T99 | EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 1 – YEAR TEMPORARY FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENTJob DescriptionPURPOSE OF THE POSITIONTemporary full time Biokineticist.Key ResponsibilitiesService DeliveryServices as Biokineticist in the CHHP that form part of 3rd income.Teaching and LearningBiokinetics protocol training to 3rd and 4th year student rotations.AdministrationData capturing, reports, programs, feedback etc.Minimum RequirementsAn honours / 4 – year degree in Biokinetics (NQF level 8) – must have finished an internship.A current BLS certificate.Registration with the HPCSA as a Biokinetics Independent Practitioner.A minimum of one (1) year service delivery experience as a Biokineticist.A minimum of one (1) year teaching, learning and training experience – working and training students.Key Functional/ Technical CompetenciesService provider in Biokinetics being able to work independently in a multi-disciplinary field.Teaching and learning or rotation of Biokinetics students.Practical experience with specialized equipment: Watt Bike, Cybex, Grucox, ECG beneficial.Evaluation of clients, feedback reports and recommendations on program prescriptions.Exposure to a wide variety of patients: Cardiac, Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, HIV, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Wellness, Special Population Groups, Stroke.Computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), emails, the internet and electronic diaries and calendars.Experience in online data basis, monitoring systems (Athlete Monitoring System) and communication platforms (Zoom) is beneficial.Key Behavioural CompetenciesEmpowering students, athletes, players, and patientsLeadership behaviours and work under pressureAttention to communication and ethicsShow initiativePositive and motivating.REMUNERATIONThe annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Yolandi Willemse on 018 299 1811ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451CLOSING DATE: 9 November 2025PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possibleKindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.It all starts here ®