Zane Van Niekerk

I am currently looking for a challenging new opportunity to further develop my skills as a Teacher, Safety Officer, Sports coach/coordinator. These roles and careers are my passion, and i am well suited for them.

I am a highly capable and enthusiastic Sports Coach and Fitness Instructor, offering over 24 years’ combined experience in coaching sport, and as a Freelance Coach and Personal Trainer. I am a passionate teacher (14 Years experience) and understand the importance of sports and sportsmanship in a child’s holistic development. I have experience teaching History, Geography, Accounting/Economic Management Studies,Technology and Life Skills from Grade 4-9.I believe in leading by example and have a proven record of improving sports performance and inclination among my students. I also have extensive experience as a personal trainer and have helped numerous clients in adapting to a clean lifestyle and inculcating exercise as an important habit. I've been an online English teacher since December 2023, teaching English as a second language to Chinese and Korean speaking natives.

• BA Degree in Safety and Disaster Management-Lyceum College, South Africa (2022)
• Higher Certificate in Education-Unisa, South Africa (2014)
• TEFL/TESOL Certificate in Education-Global Language Training, Online (2022)
• First Aid Level 1-FMS Academy, South Africa (2022)
• IRB Level 1 Rugby Coaching-World Rugby (2014)
• Cricket Umpiring Certificate Level 1 -Cricket South Africa (2014)
• PGCE Intermediate Phase-Unisa, South Africa (Finish Certificate in 2025)

• Online English Teacher, Nov 2023 - Present
• Teacher at Duiwelskloof Primary School, Feb 2019 - Dec 2022
• Teacher and Head of Sport at Meridian Combined College, Feb 2018 - Jan 2019
• Teacher and Head of Sport at Woodlands Primary School, Jan 2016 - Jan 2018
• Teacher at Sabie Primary School, Jan 2013 - Dec 2015
• Self Employed Personal Trainer and Sports Coach, Jan 2002 - Dec 2012

SACE Certified Teacher-12601201

TEACHER

SPORTS COACH AND ORGANIZER

PERSONAL TRAINER/GYM INSTRUCTOR

SAFETY OFFICER/REP

• Duiwelskloof Primary school, Martin Havenga (HOD), +27 72 298 6405, martinhavenga1@gmail.com
• Woodlands Primary School, Steve Watson (HOD), +27 66 270 4273
• Sabie Primary School, Elma Olivier (Vice Principal), +27 82 408 1946 / +27 13 764 1328, admin@laerskoolsabie.co.za