Athletes and sports players
Athletes and sport players participate in competitive sporting events. They train and compete, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport.
Skill level: SkilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Athletes and sports players - from R9 244 to R31 428 per month - 2026.
- A Athletes and sports players typically earns between R9 244 and R18 081 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R12 468 and R25 123 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Participating in competitive sporting events
- Participating in regular practice and training sessions and undertaking private training to maintain the required standard of fitness and skill
- Undertaking sports promotional activities and media interviews
- Maintaining a high degree of expertise in a particular sport
- Deciding on strategies in consultation with coaches
- Assessing other competitors and conditions at venues
- Competing in sporting events
- Adhering to the rules and regulations associated with a specific sport
