Remote Esports Operations Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly organized Remote Esports Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of esports teams and tournaments. This fully remote role focuses on logistics, player support, and peak performance from a home office.

You will coordinate travel, schedule events, manage platforms and stakeholders, monitor budgets, and help shape operational policies in a fast-paced, growing esports environment from Sandton-linked networks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in operations management.
• Deep understanding of esports tournaments and structures.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and logistical skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of esports teams, including scheduling and logistics.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute online and offline esports events with seamless delivery.
• Manage relationships with tournament platforms, game publishers, and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement operational policies to improve efficiency.
• Manage brackets, rulesets, and player communications for fair play.
• Coordinate with marketing and content teams to promote events.
• Monitor budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness and timely spending.
• Troubleshoot issues during events and stay ahead of industry trends.

Skills

Operations management

Event management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Sports Management

Tools

Broadcasting platforms

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a highly organized Remote Esports Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of esports teams and tournaments. This fully remote role focuses on logistics, player support, and peak performance from a home office.

You will coordinate travel, schedule events, manage platforms and stakeholders, monitor budgets, and help shape operational policies in a fast-paced, growing esports environment from Sandton-linked networks.