Premier Sports Venue Events Lead

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a meticulous and energetic Sports Venue Event Coordinator to plan, execute, and manage a range of sporting events, concerts, and functions at their facilities.

You will coordinate with venue management, clients, and service providers to ensure top-tier event delivery from concept to post-event evaluation, with flexibility for evenings and weekends as dictated by event schedules.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning and coordination.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience with budgeting and financial tracking.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of sports events and other functions at the venue.
• Liaise with organizers, clients, and stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Develop detailed event schedules, run sheets and plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors for smooth operations.
• Manage event budgets, track expenses and process invoices.
• Oversee on-site logistics including setup, staffing and breakdown.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety regulations and licensing.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and prepare management reports.
• Manage ticketing, seating and accreditation processes.
• Maintain an up-to-date calendar of events and assist in scheduling.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Communication

Budget management

MS Office

Tools

Event management software

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a meticulous and energetic Sports Venue Event Coordinator to plan, execute, and manage a range of sporting events, concerts, and functions at their facilities.

You will coordinate with venue management, clients, and service providers to ensure top-tier event delivery from concept to post-event evaluation, with flexibility for evenings and weekends as dictated by event schedules.