Juggling more than one project at a time is quite normal for sportswomen and women, not just in South Africa but around the world. Women’s sport still lags behind when it comes to being financially lucrative for those participating, which means sportswomen have to work while pursuing their sporting exploits.
This puts added pressure on players and athletes having to multitask switching between their day jobs and their sport. This Workers Day gsport chatted to various women in the world of sport who are pursuing a sports career and a day job as well as those who are getting to make a career from something they love doing.
Carrie Delaney can only be described as a pioneer who is bossing it in the leadership sphere and making history at the same time. She is the first female Managing Director at MSCSports, a well-known sponsorship agency that has been working hard to ensure equality at their workplace, something she describes as a much-needed change in the industry.
“I feel incredibly grateful to have built a career in an industry that lives at the heart of people’s passion points – sport and entertainment. As a people-centric leader, it’s a privilege to work in a space where we connect brands and fans through shared emotion and meaning. We’re an agency with a bold vision, where growth is encouraged and loyalty is truly rewarded.
MSCSports Managing Director, Carrie Delaney
“As the first female MD of our agency, now more than 50% female and 60% black female-owned, I’m proud to witness real transformation – not just within our walls, but across the industry,” said Delaney. “It’s exciting to see more women rising, leading, and redefining what it means to have a seat at the table in sports.”
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Athlete Kesa Molotsane had the unenviable task of balancing her role as a sports administrator and being an athlete. She says there are various skills needed to successfully undertake, this but it is one that comes with a lot of joy.
“Being a professional means so much more for me. I have had an opportunity to be a professional athlete while also fulfilling a full-time administrative job. I regard merging these paths as an extraordinarily balancing act that demands a fair amount from an individual. It requires discipline; resilience and unwavering commitment to balance.”
Kovsies Athletics Sports Manager, Kesa Molotsane
“Professional sportspeople (especially athletes) should be given the respect that they deserve. They are fulfilling duties; obligations and making a living out of sports – and I believe that they too should be celebrated, appreciated and included this Workers’ Day. Happy Workers’ Day to our beautiful rainbow nation.”
Vuyokazi Ncata is another trailblazer in the world of boxing as she is one of a handful of female ring officials. She harbours dreams of one day becoming a world-renowned ring referee where she will be officiating in fights held by the African Boxing Union as well as the World Boxing Federation.
“I don’t procrastinate at all, my boxing work needs someone who is sober-minded, so I focus in the ring at all times.”
ABU and WFB Boxing Ring Official, Vuyokazi Ncata
“For me, it’s easy, because at work I declared that I am involved in boxing, and I put in leave for sport when attending boxing events, otherwise boxing tournaments always happen over the weekend. My career and boxing work don’t clash at all, I ensure that I prioritise my day job by finishing my tasks before the end of each week.”
Main Photo Caption: Juggling more than one project at a time is quite normal for sportswomen and women, and Kesa Molotsane stands tall among the nation’s many who know personally about juggling responsibilities as we exercise our right to work and succeed as women in sport. All Photos: Supplied
Photo 2 Caption: Delaney – “As the first female MD of our agency, now more than 50% female and 60% black female-owned, I’m proud to witness real transformation – not just within our walls, but across the industry.”
Photo 3 Caption: Molotsane – “I have had an opportunity to be a professional athlete while also fulfilling a full-time administrative job. It requires discipline; resilience and unwavering commitment to balance.”
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