NRU's GM post under scrutiny
The rugby union will focus more on its other structures and on getting a high-performance centre fully operational rather than appointing a general manager.
The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) will possibly not appoint a general manager this year, acting CEO Elizma Theron has said.
This is after the rugby union decided to change various management and operational structures in an attempt to develop the game.
Theron said the decision was not final, but it was probably the best thing that the NRU could do at the moment, despite announcing last year that it was looking for a local candidate for the position.
“We have not advertised the position yet for the reason that we might possibly not have to appoint a general manager.
“We are busy with the finalising of structures in the NRU and our plan is to not to advertise the position.
“There will be structures that will suit the union even if some of the positions will be removed,” Theron said.
Former general manager John Williams resigned last year, citing personal reasons.
Williams returned to South Africa after having been the union's general manager since January 2015.
The role of the general manager has been similar to that of the director and he/she reported directly to the CEO. NRU president Bradley Basson also confirmed that the union would be focusing on finalising the structures rather than appointing a general manager.
Basson said: “We want to change things here and improve our structures which include the full operation of our high-performance centre.
“I do believe that that position will remain on hold until further notice given the operations that are currently under way at the union.”
The rugby union announced late last year that it had secured the services of high-profile Welsh coach Lyn Jones following the resignation of former Currie Cup coach John Williams.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
This is after the rugby union decided to change various management and operational structures in an attempt to develop the game.
Theron said the decision was not final, but it was probably the best thing that the NRU could do at the moment, despite announcing last year that it was looking for a local candidate for the position.
“We have not advertised the position yet for the reason that we might possibly not have to appoint a general manager.
“We are busy with the finalising of structures in the NRU and our plan is to not to advertise the position.
“There will be structures that will suit the union even if some of the positions will be removed,” Theron said.
Former general manager John Williams resigned last year, citing personal reasons.
Williams returned to South Africa after having been the union's general manager since January 2015.
The role of the general manager has been similar to that of the director and he/she reported directly to the CEO. NRU president Bradley Basson also confirmed that the union would be focusing on finalising the structures rather than appointing a general manager.
Basson said: “We want to change things here and improve our structures which include the full operation of our high-performance centre.
“I do believe that that position will remain on hold until further notice given the operations that are currently under way at the union.”
The rugby union announced late last year that it had secured the services of high-profile Welsh coach Lyn Jones following the resignation of former Currie Cup coach John Williams.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
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