Durban Sporting Events Manager - Hybrid Role

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead planning and delivery of major sporting events. This hybrid role blends office-based strategy with on-site operations to ensure seamless execution from concept to post-event review.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of large-scale event experience, with strong budgeting, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills. Hybrid work and growth opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in event management.
• Experience with large-scale sporting events.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage venue selection, logistics, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Coordinate with vendors, security, and emergency services.
• Develop and execute event marketing strategies.
• Oversee on-site execution and troubleshoot issues.
• Manage post-event evaluation and reporting.
• Ensure health, safety and licensing compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Event management software

Office tools

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing

Tools

Event management software

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead planning and delivery of major sporting events. This hybrid role blends office-based strategy with on-site operations to ensure seamless execution from concept to post-event review.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least five years of large-scale event experience, with strong budgeting, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills. Hybrid work and growth opportunities are included.