Remote Esports Tournament Leader

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Career growth in esports

Performance bonuses

Collaborative community

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote E-Sports Tournament Director to plan, execute, and manage online tournaments. You will ensure fair play, engaging experiences for players and viewers, and oversee the full lifecycle from planning to post-event analysis.

You will lead remote teams, set rules and formats, coordinate with game developers and platforms, and partner with broadcast teams to deliver high-quality streams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing online e-sports tournaments.
• Deep knowledge of popular titles and their competitive scenes.
• Strong understanding of tournament structures, rule sets, and fairness.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with tournament management platforms and communication tools (Discord, Challonge, Battlefy).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage remote teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Familiarity with live streaming processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of online e-sports tournaments from planning to post-event analysis.
• Develop, refine, and enforce tournament rules, regulations, and formats for fairness.
• Manage schedules, match pairings, broadcasting times, and player check-ins.
• Coordinate with game developers, publishers, and platform providers for smooth operations.
• Recruit, train, and manage a team of moderators, referees, and technical staff.
• Liaise with broadcast teams to ensure high-quality streaming of matches.
• Handle player inquiries, disputes, and disciplinary actions professionally.
• Monitor tournament progress in real-time and resolve issues.
• Analyze data to identify improvements for future events.
• Contribute to developing new formats and engagement strategies.

Skills

Remote team leadership

Tournament management

Rule enforcement

Time management

Communication skills

Streaming familiarity

Disciplinary actions

Problem solving

Tools

Discord

Challonge

Battlefy

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote E-Sports Tournament Director to plan, execute, and manage online tournaments. You will ensure fair play, engaging experiences for players and viewers, and oversee the full lifecycle from planning to post-event analysis.

You will lead remote teams, set rules and formats, coordinate with game developers and platforms, and partner with broadcast teams to deliver high-quality streams.