Hpc "High Performance Centre"

Join Our Team! We're excited to announce an opening for a passionate Cycling Coach at TuksSport High School. We seek a dedicated and experienced professional committed to developing student-athletes and promoting excellence in our cycling program.

To apply, email the documents below to: [email protected]

- A comprehensive CV
- ID
- Driver's license
- First Aid Level 1 Certification
- Certified Academic Qualifications and supporting required documents
- Names, e-mail addresses and telephone details of three referees who may be contacted

Job contnet queries can be directed to [email protected]

*WE ARE HIRING*

Passionate about sport? Apply now for our 6-month Sport Club Intern position and gain hands-on experience in event management, marketing and athlete support. Ideal for students or recent graduates seeking a dynamic role at .

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver’s license
UP Student/Alumni
Studying or having completed any sport-related qualification or certificate


REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• Customer service orientation
• Good communication skills (verbal and written);
• MS Office and Google software
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ethical and Professional Conduct

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
A comprehensive CV;
• Certified copies of qualifications and certificates
• Certified copy of driver’s license
• Proof of UP Student/Alumni
• Names, e-mail addresses, and telephone details of three referees we have permission
to contact

Apply now by emailing required documents to [email protected]

Apply by 15 May 2025

Congratulations to Prudence Sekgodiso ( matriculant) and UP student, Charne du Plessis of , for an outstanding performance at the recent 🇿🇦 ASA Senior Track & Field Championships in Potchefstroom.

Sekgodiso clocked 1:58.80, winning 🥇 gold, and Du Plessis followed closely with 1:58.98, clinching 🥈 silver in the women’s 800m final — securing automatic qualification for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘆 Gerrit Van Der Linde

matriculant, Academy graduate, UP-Tuks Sportsman of the Year 2021, and proud UP alumnus—Gift Leotlela continues to inspire!

Congratulations to Leotlela on his incredible performance in the men’s final at the ASA Senior Track & Field Championships in Potchefstroom — clocking a Season Best 9.99s (+0.2) to win his first senior national title and secure qualification for the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

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𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲: 𝗜𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂

On Friday, 11 April 2025, the global sporting community united to celebrate — a powerful movement championing .

Let’s continue to lead by example, uphold these values, and protect the true spirit of sport for generations to come.

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Tuks' swimmers showcased the rewards of dedication and determination at the 🇿🇦 2025 SA National Swimming Championships in Gqeberha, collecting an impressive haul of 64 medals.

Leading the charge was Pieter Coetzé of , who delivered a series of standout performances. He secured qualification for the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships in three events: the 50m freestyle and the 50m, 100m, and 200m backstroke. To top it off, Coetzé also claimed gold in the 100m freestyle, underlining his dominance in the pool.

"Mission accomplished. I just wanted to qualify and get it done. It would have been nice to be a bit faster… but I think I'm in a perfect spot for this time of the year because I also don't want to peak now. I want to go overseas and perform there, so I think this is a perfect base, and things look good," says the two-time Olympian.

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Photo credit: Roger Sedres/Swimming SA

Where sports professionals meet, train, and thrive 🤝

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One of my favourite places to get stronger. Thank you, hpc and , for the continuous support!

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𝗔 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗢𝗡𝗘

Al Ahly were spotted at the Football Fields of the UP-Tuks Hillcrest Sports Campus for their first training session as they gear up for their first leg clash against Mamelodi Sundowns in the CAF Champions League semi-finals.

Wishing both teams the best in their continental derby! ⚽🌍

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A home for everyone who loves sport. Whether you’re an aspiring athlete or a seasoned pro, this is where champions are made!

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𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆

The hpc is looking for shift-based Casual Driving Range Assistants to join the Club (6–8 positions available)

Responsibilities:
🔹 Basic green-keeping and landscaping
🔹 Assisting with membership contracts and kiosk services
🔹 Inventory control and facility maintenance
Golf ball recycling, grass cutting, divot repair, fertilising and watering
🔹 Reporting on staff, stock, and operational matters

Minimum Requirements:
🔸 Ability to drive a golf cart
🔸 Administrative skills: cash-ups, client registers, stock control
🔸 Basic knowledge of golf, green-keeping, and landscaping
🔸 Senior Certificate or 3+ years relevant experience
🔸 Strong communication and manual labour capabilities
🔸 Neat appearance, sober habits, and no criminal record
🔸 Willingness to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and public holidays

For more info, visit https://ow.ly/Su4v50VA1IV, and to apply, email your CV, cover letter, and qualifications to [email protected]

Wednesday, 9 April, marked the celebration of !

, in partnership with the High-Performance Centre (HPC) and the University of Pretoria, is proud to provide a unique environment where academic excellence meets elite sport.

Designed for current and aspiring high-performance learner-athletes, school empowers learners to chase their sporting dreams and educational goals — with the proper support at every step.

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲

We proudly congratulate Prof. Christa Janse van Rensburg on her appointment as the new Director of the Sports Exercise Medicine and Lifestyle Institute (SEMLI) based at the hpc, under the Faculty of Health Sciences at UP.

"We—TuksSport, hpc, and —are excited about her new journey and look forward to working alongside one another," says Director & Acting CEO of hpc, Steven Ball.

A qualified rheumatologist is a founding member of the College of SEM in South Africa, Past President of the South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA), and a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Her contributions extend globally, serving on committees for World Netball, FIFA, the International Tennis Federation, and the IOC World Conference (Monaco 2021 & 2024). She has also served as a Team Physician at the Olympic, Commonwealth, and All-African Games and as a Venue Medical Officer for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, her DMed (PhD) research demonstrated the benefits of exercise for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Her research focuses on athlete travel, injuries, and illness across different sports.

"The athlete's biological clock will be influenced differently depending on the direction of travel. Flying west is usually easier, as it lengthens the day and implies that the body clock needs to be delayed. Flying east, however, shortens the day and therefore the body clock needs to be advanced, which is more problematic," says Prof. Janse van Rensburg.