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Personal Trainer

Virgin Active South Africa, Bellville, Western Cape

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Company
Virgin Active South Africa
Location
Bellville, Western Cape
Job type
Contract
Minimum qualification
Certified Personal Trainer (NQF Level 5 or higher)
Reference
210643
Closing date
20 November 2026 (6 days left)
Apply on the official Virgin Active South Africa website →

About this role

Virgin Active South Africa is recruiting Personal Trainers for its club in Bellville, Western Cape. You will work for yourself on the club floor, building your own client base while using the brand, facilities and business support that come with the club.

What you’ll do

  • Run one-on-one or small group training sessions for your clients.
  • Find new clients and keep the ones you have inside the club.
  • Stay visible on the training floor and present yourself professionally.
  • Offer complimentary intro sessions to new members.
  • Handle your own admin, bookings and diary.
  • Help keep the gym safe, clean and motivating for everyone.

What you need

  • A certificate as a Personal Trainer at NQF Level 5 or higher.
  • Business sense and the ability to manage your own time and work.
  • A friendly and professional manner.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to motivate people.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a qualified trainer who wants to run their own practice rather than work a fixed shift. You should be comfortable finding clients, managing your own admin and working without close supervision.

Tips before you apply

  • Have a copy of your Personal Trainer certificate and any other fitness qualifications ready to upload.
  • On your CV, show how you have built a client base or grown repeat business, using numbers where you can.
  • Include examples of how you have motivated clients to reach goals, such as results or feedback from past clients.

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