Remote Esports Tournament Director — Lead Global Events

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health, dental and vision insurance

Technology stipend

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Esports Tournament Director to plan, execute and optimize online tournaments for a global audience. The role demands deep esports knowledge and proven leadership of event teams, with strong emphasis on fair play and platform reliability.

You will coordinate across developers, publishers, and streaming partners while managing a distributed team of officials, referees, and staff, ensuring high-quality broadcasts and timely payouts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tournament Director or similar role in esports.
• Deep knowledge of popular esports titles and competitive scenes.
• Familiarity with online tournament management software (e.g., Challonge, Toornament).
• Excellent understanding of tournament structures, brackets, and scheduling.
• Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking abilities.
• Exceptional communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Proficiency with online collaboration tools (Discord, Slack, Zoom).
• Proven ability to handle pressure and make quick, informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee execution of online esports tournaments across titles.
• Develop and enforce tournament rules and code of conduct.
• Manage online tournament platforms for smooth operation and good user experience.
• Coordinate with developers, publishers, and streaming platforms for event integration.
• Recruit, train, and manage tournament officials and moderators.
• Handle player communications, inquiries and disputes professionally.
• Monitor live broadcasts and progression to ensure adherence to schedule.
• Collaborate with marketing and production teams to enhance viewer experience.
• Manage prize distribution and ensure timely payouts.
• Analyze data and provide reports on key metrics and performance.
• Stay updated on esports industry trends and best practices.

Skills

TournamentDirector

Esports knowledge

Bracket scheduling

Online platforms

Communication

Remote work

Tools

Challonge

Toornament

Discord

Slack

Zoom

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Esports Tournament Director to plan, execute and optimize online tournaments for a global audience. The role demands deep esports knowledge and proven leadership of event teams, with strong emphasis on fair play and platform reliability.

You will coordinate across developers, publishers, and streaming partners while managing a distributed team of officials, referees, and staff, ensuring high-quality broadcasts and timely payouts.