Remote Cloud Architect Talent Scout

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Esports Coach & Talent Scout for a fully remote role. You will coach a professional team, craft training regimens, and identify emerging talent across global platforms to build a winning lineup for major tournaments.

We expect expertise in one or two titles (e.g., League of Legends, Valorant, CS:GO, Dota 2), strong leadership, and excellent communication to mentor players remotely and drive peak performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a coach, analyst, or high-ranking player in a professional esports title.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate esports talent effectively.
• Deep understanding of competitive strategy, team dynamics and game mechanics for the specified title( s).
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a professional esports team, focusing on strategic development, in-game decision‑making, and team cohesion.
• Develop and implement effective training regimens and practice schedules tailored to maximize team performance.
• Scout and identify emerging talent through online platforms, tournaments, and community engagement.
• Conduct thorough player evaluations and provide objective assessments for recruitment purposes.
• Analyze opponent strategies and provide actionable insights to counter them.
• Foster a positive and disciplined team environment, promoting healthy competition and sportsmanship.
• Collaborate with management and other team staff to define team objectives and growth strategies.
• Manage player development plans and provide individualized feedback to enhance skills.
• Stay up‑to‑date with game updates, meta shifts, and the evolving esports landscape.

Job description

Lead Esports Coach & Talent Scout (Remote)

About the Role Our client, a burgeoning professional esports organization, is seeking an exceptional Lead Esports Coach & Talent Scout to join their globally distributed team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. The successful candidate will be responsible for coaching a professional esports team, developing strategic gameplay, and identifying promising new talent within the competitive gaming circuit. You will be instrumental in fostering a winning culture, providing tactical guidance, and ensuring the team's peak performance in major tournaments. Your expertise in specific game titles (e.g., League of Legends, Valorant, CS:GO, Dota 2 - specify one or two if possible) and a keen eye for identifying raw talent will be crucial. This role requires a deep understanding of competitive gaming, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor and motivate players remotely. Join us and help build the next generation of esports champions from the ground up, leveraging the power of remote collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a professional esports team, focusing on strategic development, in-game decision‑making, and team cohesion.
• Develop and implement effective training regimens and practice schedules tailored to maximize team performance.
• Scout and identify emerging talent through online platforms, tournaments, and community engagement.
• Conduct thorough player evaluations and provide objective assessments for recruitment purposes.
• Analyze opponent strategies and provide actionable insights to counter them.
• Foster a positive and disciplined team environment, promoting healthy competition and sportsmanship.
• Collaborate with management and other team staff to define team objectives and growth strategies.
• Manage player development plans and provide individualized feedback to enhance skills.
• Stay up‑to‑date with game updates, meta shifts, and the evolving esports landscape.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a coach, analyst, or high‑ranking player in a specific professional esports title (please specify which title you are expert in).
• Demonstrated ability to identify and evaluate esports talent effectively.
• Deep understanding of competitive strategy, team dynamics, and game mechanics for the specified title(s).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability