Director of Motorsport Performance & Strategy

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Private healthcare

Retirement provisions

Extended leave allowance

International travel opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Director of Performance for its Motorsport Division, based in East London, Eastern Cape. You will lead the performance strategy, oversee vehicle development, and manage a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, mechanics, and data analysts to drive top-tier results.

The role requires deep motorsport engineering knowledge, driver development expertise, and strong leadership, with a focus on innovation, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in motorsport with 6+ years in senior leadership.
• Strong grasp of vehicle dynamics, race strategy, and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a performance strategy for top-tier results in national and international competitions.
• Oversee the technical development and regulatory compliance for performance optimization.
• Lead engineers, mechanics, data analysts, and pit crew to foster excellence and innovation.
• Drive driver development programs focusing on performance, race craft, and mental conditioning.
• Use advanced data tools to identify performance gains and troubleshoot issues.
• Manage the motorsport division budget and collaborate with marketing and sponsorship teams.
• Ensure safety standards and regulations; represent the company at industry events in Eastern Cape.

Skills

Motorsport leadership

Data analytics

Team management

Strategic planning

Driver development

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Engineering principles

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Motorsport Engineering

Tools

Data analytics tools

Engineering simulation tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Director of Performance for its Motorsport Division, based in East London, Eastern Cape. You will lead the performance strategy, oversee vehicle development, and manage a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, mechanics, and data analysts to drive top-tier results.

The role requires deep motorsport engineering knowledge, driver development expertise, and strong leadership, with a focus on innovation, safety, and regulatory compliance.