Event Operations Manager (Sports)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Travel opportunities

Health coverage

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager to lead the logistical planning and execution of major sporting events in Durban. You will oversee venue selection, staffing, safety, and participant experience, coordinating with authorities and federations to ensure successful events.

The role demands a proactive leader who thrives in high-pressure environments and can drive seamless operations from conception through completion, delivering world-class experiences for audiences

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in event management, with a strong focus on sports events.
• Proven ability to manage complex logistical operations and large-scale events.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Proficiency in event management software and project management tools.
• A degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all logistical aspects of sporting events, including venue selection, layout design, and site operations.
• Manage event staffing, including recruitment, training, and deployment of volunteers and event personnel.
• Develop and implement comprehensive event security and emergency response plans.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of services and equipment.
• Manage event budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial targets are met.
• Liaise with local authorities, sports federations, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and smooth event execution.

Skills

Event management

Leadership

Vendor management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Project management

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Event Management or Hospitality

Related field advantageous

Tools

Event management software

Project management tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Event Operations Manager to lead the logistical planning and execution of major sporting events in Durban. This pivotal role involves ensuring seamless operations from conception through to completion, managing everything from venue setup and staffing to safety and participant experience. You will be the central point of contact for all operational aspects, working closely with various stakeholders to deliver world-class sporting events that captivate audiences and athletes alike. If you thrive in high-pressure environments and have a passion for sports event management, this is the perfect opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all logistical aspects of sporting events, including venue selection, layout design, and site operations.
• Manage event staffing, including recruitment, training, and deployment of volunteers and event personnel.
• Develop and implement comprehensive event security and emergency response plans.
• Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of services and equipment.
• Manage event budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial targets are met.
• Liaise with local authorities, sports federations, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and smooth event execution.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in event management , with a strong focus on sports events.
• Proven ability to manage complex logistical operations and large-scale events.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Proficiency in event management software and project management tools.
• A degree in Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Opportunity to manage high-profile sports events locally and potentially internationally.
• Dynamic and challenging work environment within the Leisure & Sports industry.
• Comprehensive health coverage and retirement plan.
• Travel opportunities related to event planning and execution in and around Durban.