Boxing South Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the positions of Communication and Media Liaison Officer, Finance and Administration Assistant, and Operations and Administration Assistant. These roles require individuals with relevant qualifications and experience to support the organization’s objectives and contribute to effective management. Applicants should have a strong commitment to excellence and a passion for sports administration. This opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact within the boxing community. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications according to the specified requirements. Boxing South Africa is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Detailed information about the job descriptions and application process will be made available through official communication channels.
Boxing South Africa – Vacancies
- Communication and Media Liaison Officer
- Finance and Administration Assistant
- Operations and Administration Assistant
Boxing South Africa, a Boxing Commission established as a juristic person in terms of Section 4 of the South African Boxing Act, No. 11 of 2001, has the following vacancies available and invites suitably qualified candidates to apply. Boxing South Africa is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representativity in the Entity through the filling of posts, and we reserve the right not to fill a position.
Communication and Media Liaison Officer
Reference: 05/HRM/2025
Salary Level: 07
Salary Package: R325 101
Position Type: Permanent
Boxing South Africa seeks the services of a Communication and Media Liaison Officer to be responsible for the communication and media liaison of the entity. The purpose of the role is to manage, enhance, maintain, and analyze Boxing SA’s media presence across the country and the globe, and influence new media spaces to grow the landscape of boxing. The role also entails raising positive awareness about Boxing SA and influencing opinions and driving the positive narrative across the country.
Requirements:
- The ideal candidate must be in possession of a relevant 3-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Marketing and Communication or equivalent qualification.
- Demonstrable experience as a Marketing and Communications Officer in the Sport, Arts, and Culture sector.
- Excellent written communication skills in writing social media and reviewing content drafted by others.
- Solutions-focused and able to find quick and sensible solutions to problem-solving while working under pressure.
- Must be able to adapt to flexible hours and travel to locations for boxing events. This should be a must more than a willingness.
- Creatively and able to come up with communication strategies and tactics.
- A valid driver’s license.
Key Responsibilities:
Media Relations:
- Act as BSA’s Spokesperson and Media Liaison Officer.
- Provide Communication and Media advice to the CEO and Leadership of Boxing South Africa.
- Push vigorous and meaningful media placements and pitch positive BSA stories, ensuring on-brand marketing and correspondence to media houses and the public.
- Coordinate the overall communication and promotion of BSA’s events and campaigns timeously to various media houses.
- Organize media events and activities such as press conferences, media briefings, interviews for Boxing SA.
- Oversee management of social media platforms and ensure the website is updated consistently with relevant information.
- Find and manage relevant advertising opportunities that are in line with Boxing SA’s objectives.
- Influence perceptions of targeted stakeholders and enhance the image of Boxing South Africa.
Project Management:
- Plan, support, manage, and implement the delivery of quality, professional, consistent, and efficient media relations and operations at BSA’s centralized and decentralized events.
- Formulation of communication strategy and implementation of communication programs.
- Lead public relations drive, setting up Media Conferences and events.
- On-site event time role will include overseeing the delivery of all media operations and being the main contact to broadcasters, media, stakeholders, partners, local entities, and external suppliers in relation to media relations and media promotions.
- Organize regular engagements between leadership and employees to promote and maintain effective and collaborative relationships.
- Facilitate identification and institutionalized Corporate Social Investment program.
- Photographer of the BSA events.
Personal Skills:
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in writing briefs for internal and external stakeholders.
- People management skills.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
Please Note:
All candidates must be South African citizens or permanent residents. The position is based in Pretoria (Hatfield). Short-listed candidates will be vetted, and appointments will be subject to positive vetting results. All applicants are compelled to declare any criminal, disciplinary cases (pending and finalized), and/or negative credit records in their applications.
Closing Date: 12 September 2025 at 15:00
Finance and Administration Assistant
Reference: 03/HRM/2025
Salary Level: Level 04
Salary Package: R193 359 per annum
Position Type: Permanent
Requirements:
- Minimum qualification: NQF level 6 with 2 years of working experience in a Finance Administration Environment.
Key Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to provide support services across Finance, Supply Chain Management, and Communication Units, assisting with administrative, logistical, and operational duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- SCM Administrative support.
- Creditors and Finance support.
- Fleet Management support.
- Branding inventory and logistics.
- General office Administration.
Competencies:
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Service delivery innovation.
- Organizing skills, ability to work under pressure.
- Must have knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, SA Boxing Act, Public Finance Management Act, and other regulatory frameworks regulating the space of boxing.
Please Note:
All candidates must be South African citizens or permanent residents. The position is based in Pretoria (Hatfield). Short-listed candidates will be vetted, and appointments will be subject to positive vetting results. All applicants are compelled to declare any criminal, disciplinary cases (pending and finalized), and/or negative credit records in their applications.
Closing Date: 11 September 2025 at 15:00
Operations and Administration Assistant
Reference: 04/HRM/2025
Salary Level: Level 04
Salary Package: R193 359 per annum
Position Type: Permanent
Requirements:
- Minimum qualification: NQF level 6 with 2 years of working experience in a Sports Management Environment.
Key Responsibilities:
The purpose of this post is to collect, verify, and capture information to an electronic system, assisting with administrative, logistical, and operational duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- Manage and update licensee’s records.
- Verification of licensing of licensees.
- Collection of data and manage the database.
- Provide assistance in preparing tournament payment schedule.
- Provide secretariat support to the Medical Advisory Committee.
- General Office Administration.
Competencies:
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Client orientation and customer focus.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Service delivery innovation.
- Organizing skills, ability to work under pressure.
- Must have knowledge of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, SA Boxing Act, Public Finance Management Act, and other regulatory frameworks regulating the space of boxing.
Please Note:
All candidates must be South African citizens or permanent residents. The position is based in Pretoria (Hatfield). Short-listed candidates will be vetted, and appointments will be subject to positive vetting results. All applicants are compelled to declare any criminal, disciplinary cases (pending and finalized), and/or negative credit records in their applications.
Closing Date: 11 September 2025 at 15:00
Application Process
Applications must be accompanied by a covering letter, a comprehensive CV indicating three reference persons with the following information: name and contact numbers as well as an indication of the capacity in which the reference is known to the applicant, certified copies of qualifications, ID copy, and driver’s license not certified more than three months for the Communication and Media Liaison Officer position and not more than six months for other positions. Failure to submit all the required documents will lead to the application not being considered. No late or faxed applications will be considered. Short-listed candidates must avail themselves for an interview on a date, time, and venue to be determined by Boxing South Africa. Due to the large volume of applications envisaged, correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Submit applications for the attention of the Human Resource Manager to the following addresses:
- By post:
P. O. Box 1347
Southdale
2135 - By courier/hand delivery:
Hatfield Forum East Building
1077 Arcadia Street
Hatfield
Pretoria
For enquiries, please contact: Ms. Khanyisa Dambuza at (012) 765-9600 between 9:00 and 15:00 weekdays.