RA job ad

Anyone here thinking of applying?

Been there before Magic, was on the short list, but never came back to me?

No rule against trying again!

I think it could have been the Scottish accent? would have been bad for the commentaries?

JOB TITLE: Operations General Manager
GRADE: Senior Management
LOCATION: Turffontein Racecourse
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

* To manage the day to day operations of the business of The Racing Association.


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

* Strong knowledge of horse racing
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Self motivated, relevant business qualifications and experience
* Complete understanding of programming and handicapping


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Liaise closely with the National Horseracing Authority
* Liaise closely with Phumelela in respect of:
a) determining annual racing fixtures
b) the programmes for all race meetings through the Joint Committee including the Feature Race Programme
c) national conditions and related issues
d) the agreed stakes formula and to ensure the annual "stakes pot" is strictly adhered to
e) setting the allocation of stakes to all races through the Joint Committee
f) providing adequate and acceptable raceday facilities as well as the highest possible level of quality and service
g) ensuring that the stabling and training facilities as well as racing surfaces are maintained to the highest possible levels
h) the quality and professionalism of TellyTrack

* Liaise closely with the Jockeys' Association
* Liaise closely with the Trainers' Association
* Liaise closely with the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association
* Liaise closely with the Racing Trust

APPLICATIONS:
If you are interested in the position, please forward your CV to Attention:

The Chairman
The Racing Association
Larry@racingassociation.co.za
Or fax to 0866196188
Closing Date: 29 May 2009

I think the Tellytrack bit has torpedoed my chances. Damn, I always wanted to work in Turffontein. (Not really)

The right guy at this job could turn things around.

Does this creature exist ? A few observations

1.Lesser title than Clyde had.
2.Relevant business qualifications and experience. What might they be. What business qualifications did Clyde have.
3. Complete understanding of handicapping. Current handicappers need not apply ?
4. Complete understanding of programming. Current programmers need not apply ?
5. Quality and professionalism of Tellytrack. Fighting a losing battle here. But surely this is a Phumelela and GC issue not RA ?

I agree with Barry, it is an opportunity to turn things around if allowed to.

What would be interesting to know is who you think has his name akready written on the back of the advert ?

Call me a cynic.

I would love to know how much freedom to try and do things right will be allowed. Or is he/she just going to be hamstrung by internal politics and the inevitable number crunchers?

job for a puppet and we know who pulls the strings ..with due respect have all those requirements been met by clyde in his time at ra or is it work in slow progress..

Whats the salary?

Oscar will be a couple of zero's short for you.