Events and Promotions Coordinator (Sports)

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Sports events access

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a creative and highly organized Events and Promotions Coordinator to join our sports division. You will plan, organize, and execute sports events, tournaments, and promotional activities to boost fan engagement and brand visibility.

The role requires excellent communication, strong logistics skills, and the ability to work with marketing, operations and external partners.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management, or related field.
• Proven experience in event planning and coordination within sports or entertainment.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication with digital marketing proficiency.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as event schedules require.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a diverse range of sports events.
• Develop and implement promotional strategies to drive attendance.
• Manage logistics: venues, vendors, and on-site operations.
• Create marketing materials, press releases, and social media content.
• Liaise with sponsors, stakeholders, and media partners.
• Track performance and prepare post-event reports.

Skills

Event planning

Promotions coordination

Stakeholder management

Digital marketing

Venue management

Education

Marketing degree

Event management diploma

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and highly organized Events and Promotions Coordinator to join their sports division in Vereeniging . This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a variety of sports events, tournaments, and promotional activities to enhance fan engagement and brand visibility. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for sports and event management. You will work closely with marketing, operations, and external partners to deliver memorable experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute a diverse range of sports events, from local tournaments to larger fan engagement activities.
• Develop and implement creative promotional strategies to drive event attendance and participation.
• Manage event logistics, including venue booking, vendor coordination, and on-site management.
• Create marketing materials, press releases, and social media content to promote events and activities.
• Liaise with sponsors, stakeholders, and media partners to ensure successful event execution.
• Track event performance, analyze outcomes, and provide post-event reports to management.

Requirements

• A degree or diploma in Marketing , Public Relations, Event Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in event planning and coordination, preferably within the sports or entertainment industry.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in digital marketing.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by event schedules.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Health insurance and other standard employee benefits.
• Opportunities to work at exciting sports events.
• Professional development and training in event management.
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment.