Remote Senior Esports Operations Lead

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Remote work culture

Gaming tech access

Impact on SA esports growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Esports Operations Manager to lead our remote esports initiatives in South Africa. You will drive strategic execution from grassroots to elite leagues, coordinating with publishers, organizers, players, and broadcasters while managing budgets and timelines.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, risk mitigation, and strong stakeholder relations to grow our client’s presence in the SA esports scene.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, or related field.
• 5+ years in esports operations, event management or a similar role.
• Experience leading online/offline esports tournaments and joint ventures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational strategies for esports events and leagues.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources across multiple projects.
• Liaise with publishers, organizers, players, and broadcasters.
• Oversee event logistics, scheduling, and participant communication.
• Refine best practices for tournament operations and player welfare.
• Report KPIs and performance metrics to senior management.
• Identify risks and escalate mitigation plans for operations.
• Represent the client at industry events, virtual or in-person.

Skills

Esports operations

Budget management

Project management

Remote work

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Esports Operations Manager to lead our remote esports initiatives in South Africa. You will drive strategic execution from grassroots to elite leagues, coordinating with publishers, organizers, players, and broadcasters while managing budgets and timelines.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, risk mitigation, and strong stakeholder relations to grow our client’s presence in the SA esports scene.