Event Operations Coordinator (Sports)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health and wellness benefits

Event bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Event Operations Coordinator for our Benoni location, with a focus on sports events. The role covers planning, logistics, on-site coordination, and post-event evaluation within a hybrid work structure.

You will collaborate with venue staff, vendors, and sports organizers to ensure efficient execution and high-quality experiences for participants and spectators.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and operations, specifically within the sports industry.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Proficiency in event management software and standard office applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all logistical aspects of sports events, including venue booking, scheduling, and equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely delivery of services and supplies.
• Oversee event setup, execution, and teardown, ensuring smooth operations.
• Develop and manage event budgets, track expenses, and process invoices.
• Liaise with security, medical, and emergency services to ensure safety protocols are in place.
• Conduct post-event analysis and provide comprehensive reports on operational performance.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Vendor Management

Software Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or related field

Tools

Event management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is recruiting a detail-oriented Event Operations Coordinator with a focus on sports events for their Benoni location. This role is essential for the seamless execution of sporting events, from initial planning and logistics management to on-site coordination and post-event evaluation. You will work closely with various stakeholders, including venue staff, vendors, and sports organizers, to ensure all operational aspects are managed efficiently and effectively, contributing to the successful delivery of memorable sporting experiences for participants and spectators alike, within a hybrid work structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all logistical aspects of sports events, including venue booking, scheduling, and equipment.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely delivery of services and supplies.
• Oversee event setup, execution, and teardown, ensuring smooth operations.
• Develop and manage event budgets, track expenses, and process invoices.
• Liaise with security, medical, and emergency services to ensure safety protocols are in place.
• Conduct post-event analysis and provide comprehensive reports on operational performance.

Requirements

• Experience in event planning and operations, specifically within the sports industry.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Proficiency in event management software and standard office applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for event-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of office and remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on a wide variety of exciting sports events.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Dynamic work environment with a focus on delivering high-quality events.