Event Manager - Sports & Entertainment

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Presencial; ZAR 420.000 - 750.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Event Manager specializing in Sports & Entertainment to lead end-to-end planning and delivery of high-profile events. You will manage budgets, coordinate vendors, oversee logistics, and ensure exceptional experiences for attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders across sports, concerts, and festivals.

Collaborating with marketing and operations, you’ll drive timelines, risk assessments, and on-site execution from setup to teardown in dynamic,

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in event management with a significant focus on sports and entertainment.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale events, including budget control and logistics.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, budget, and execute all aspects of sports and entertainment events from conception to completion.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
• Develop and implement detailed event timelines and operational plans, ensuring all logistical requirements are met.
• Oversee on-site event management, including setup, execution, staffing, and tear-down.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and security regulations.

Conocimientos

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Logistics planning

Negotiation

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Event Management

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and highly organized Event Manager specializing in Sports & Entertainment to join their team in Stellenbosch . This role is responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and successful delivery of a variety of high-profile events, including sporting competitions, concerts, and festivals. You will manage budgets, coordinate vendors, oversee logistics, and ensure an exceptional experience for attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record in managing complex events within tight deadlines and high-pressure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, budget, and execute all aspects of sports and entertainment events from conception to completion.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
• Develop and implement detailed event timelines and operational plans, ensuring all logistical requirements are met.
• Oversee on-site event management, including setup, execution, staffing, and tear-down.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and security regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in event management , with a significant focus on sports and entertainment.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale events, including budget control and logistics.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Travel opportunities for event scouting and execution.
• A dynamic and exciting work environment at the forefront of the sports and entertainment industry.