Remote Esports Tournament Architect

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Esports Tournament Director to manage and execute competitive gaming events from anywhere. You will oversee the entire tournament lifecycle, from planning and scheduling to live operations and post-tournament analysis.

The role demands deep knowledge of major titles, strong communication, calm decision-making under pressure, and the ability to coordinate casters, production, and tech support across a global audience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in organizing esports tournaments or major events.
• Deep knowledge of popular titles, formats and rules.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with tournament management platforms and streaming tools.
• Calm under pressure with quick, fair decision-making.
• Understanding of online infrastructure and esports workflows.
• Passion for esports and community engagement.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated workspace.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute online esports tournaments.
• Develop formats, schedules, and rule sets.
• Manage participant registration and communications.
• Oversee live tournament operations and enforce rules.
• Collaborate with casters, production, and tech support.
• Monitor conduct and handle disputes during play.
• Handle prize pool distribution and post-event reporting.
• Liaise with publishers and developers as needed.
• Stay updated on esports industry trends.
• Resolve issues promptly to maintain fair competition.

Skills

Tournament management

Esports platforms

Streaming software

Tools

Tournament management platforms

Live production tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Esports Tournament Director to manage and execute competitive gaming events from anywhere. You will oversee the entire tournament lifecycle, from planning and scheduling to live operations and post-tournament analysis.

The role demands deep knowledge of major titles, strong communication, calm decision-making under pressure, and the ability to coordinate casters, production, and tech support across a global audience.