Remote Esports Tournament Director

Placements24; Welkom; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Competitive rate

Industry exposure

Growth opportunities

Ongoing projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized, experienced Remote Esports Tournament Director to plan, execute, and manage online tournaments from inception to completion. You will design formats, manage schedules, oversee platforms, and ensure fair play for a global participant base.

You will liaise with players, teams, casters, and sponsors, ensuring seamless event delivery in a remote-first environment. This role rewards meticulous planning and real-time problem-solving in a fast-paced esports

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and directing online esports tournaments.
• Deep knowledge of popular esports titles and competitive scenes.
• Familiarity with tournament formats (single elim, double elim, round robin).
• Experience with online tournament management platforms (Toornament, Challonge).
• Strong understanding of online gaming infrastructure and potential issues.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Deep passion for esports and commitment to positive competitive community.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute online esports tournaments for various game titles.
• Develop comprehensive tournament rule sets, formats, and structures.
• Manage online tournament platforms and ensure smooth technical operation.
• Coordinate with game developers, publishers, and platform providers as needed.
• Oversee player registration, team verification, and bracket management.
• Ensure fair play and integrity through effective moderation and dispute resolution.
• Communicate effectively with players, team captains, and support staff regarding tournament details and updates.
• Liaise with broadcast production teams and casters to ensure a high-quality viewing experience.
• Manage prize pool distribution and ensure timely payouts.
• Analyze tournament performance and provide post-event reports and insights.

Skills

Tournament management

Esports knowledge

Formats expertise

Platform experience

Networking & comms

Problem-solving

Organization

Remote collaboration

Passion for esports

Independence

Tools

Toornament

Challonge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized, experienced Remote Esports Tournament Director to plan, execute, and manage online tournaments from inception to completion. You will design formats, manage schedules, oversee platforms, and ensure fair play for a global participant base.

You will liaise with players, teams, casters, and sponsors, ensuring seamless event delivery in a remote-first environment. This role rewards meticulous planning and real-time problem-solving in a fast-paced esports