Professional Football Scout

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical and life insurance

Retirement fund

Travel opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly observant and analytical Professional Football Scout for a prestigious club in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will attend matches, evaluate players, and compile reports to inform recruitment decisions.

The role requires extensive football knowledge, excellent networking, travel flexibility, and the ability to identify potential talent domestically and internationally, in line with FIFA regulations.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and passion for football at all levels.
• Proven experience in football scouting or related recruitment.
• Excellent report writing and clear communication of findings.
• Strong networking within the football community.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Ability to assess player potential accurately.

Responsibilities

• Scout professional, semi-professional, and youth matches to identify potential players.
• Analyze performance, technical ability, tactical understanding, physical attributes, and psychology.
• Prepare written scouting reports with clear justifications for recommendations.
• Maintain and expand a network of agents, coaches, and scouts.
• Liaise with recruitment team, technical director, and coaching staff on targets.
• Monitor development and progression of identified talents over time.
• Stay updated on trends, tactics, and player markets in professional football.
• Ensure scouting activities comply with FIFA regulations and club policies.
• Assist in due diligence for transfer targets.

Skills

Football scouting

Networking

Report writing

Observation skills

Travel willingness

Integrity

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious professional football club with a strong presence in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a highly observant and analytical Professional Football Scout. This role is crucial for identifying and recruiting top emerging talent, both domestically and internationally, that aligns with the club's playing philosophy and strategic objectives. You will be responsible for attending matches, conducting thorough player evaluations, and compiling detailed reports to inform the club's transfer and youth academy recruitment decisions. The ideal candidate will possess an extensive knowledge of football, exceptional networking skills, and a keen eye for identifying potential. This position requires frequent travel and a passion for unearthing future stars.

Key Responsibilities

• Scout professional, semi-professional, and youth football matches to identify players with the potential to succeed at the club.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of player performance, technical ability, tactical understanding, physical attributes, and psychological profile.
• Prepare comprehensive written scouting reports, providing clear justifications for player recommendations.
• Maintain and expand a network of contacts within the football industry, including agents, coaches, and other scouts.
• Liaise closely with the club's recruitment team, technical director, and coaching staff to discuss potential targets.
• Monitor player development and progress of identified talents over time.
• Stay abreast of current trends, tactics, and player markets within professional football.
• Ensure all scouting activities comply with FIFA regulations and club policies.
• Assist in the due diligence process for potential transfer targets.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge and passion for the game of football at all levels.
• Proven experience in football scouting or a related player recruitment role.
• Demonstrable ability to accurately assess player potential and talent.
• Excellent report writing skills, with the ability to articulate findings clearly and concisely.
• Strong networking capabilities within the football community.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including national and international assignments.
• Proficiency in multiple languages is an advantage.
• Excellent observational skills and attention to detail.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Valid driver's license and passport.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and life insurance.
• Contribution to a retirement fund.
• Extensive travel opportunities with the club.
• Opportunities for professional development within football recruitment.
• Be part of a renowned professional football organization.
• Per diem allowances for travel expenses.