NRU seeks local general manager Acting CEO of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) Elizma Theron says the union prefers to appoint a Namibian as general manager.But the union would be forced to consider a foreigner if it fails to recruit someone locally.
Theron says the position will be advertised in the coming days so that an appointment can be made by February next year.
Former general manager John Williams recently resigned, citing personal reasons.
Williams returned to South Africa after having been the union''s general manager since January 2015.
“We are encouraging Namibians to apply for the position once we advertise it because the NRU would love to have a Namibian general manager,” Theron says.
“We hope to start with the interviewing process before the end of the year in order for us to have preferable candidate by the beginning of next year.
“Having a local person who understands rugby is very important given that our aim is to empower locals.
“The person must also be committed and devoted to the task since the rugby union has its sights set on raising the standard of the game in the country.”
The role of the general manager is similar to that of the director and he/she reports directly to the CEO.
The general manager will be required to monitor the day-to-day running of the union and contribute towards the development of the national teams.
“The union has an aim to grow and that is why we brought in international expertise so that our locals can learn as much as they can while they are here.
“We are happy with the work that Williams did during his time as the general manager of the rugby union,” Theron says.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA