Remote Senior Esports Talent Scout & Recruiter

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Health plan

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior E-Sports Team Scout and Talent Acquisition Specialist to live remotely and build championship-caliber teams. You will identify, evaluate and recruit top-tier competitive gaming talent across titles, shaping the roster with a proactive approach from your home office.

The role requires deep knowledge of e-sports mechanics, strong networking, and a proven eye for raw talent. Remote work offers maximal flexibility while driving team success and competitive

Qualifications

• Proven experience in talent scouting, recruitment, or player evaluation within e-sports.
• Deep understanding of multiple popular e-sports titles, their meta and competitive play.
• Ability to identify talent with high growth potential and strong character.

Responsibilities

• Actively scout for emerging talent across professional and amateur e-sports scenes.
• Analyze player performance, mechanics, game sense, and growth potential through reviews.
• Develop relationships with players, coaches and community figures for intel.
• Evaluate suitability including team compatibility and coachability.
• Conduct background and reference checks on potential recruits.
• Collaborate with managers and coaches to align with recruitment objectives.
• Negotiate contract terms and facilitate onboarding of new players.
• Maintain a database of recruits and monitor market trends.
• Attend e-sports events (virtual or in-person) for talent identification.
• Provide regular scouting reports and market insights.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Talent scouting

Recruitment

Player evaluation

Networking

Negotiation

Remote work

Communication

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior E-Sports Team Scout and Talent Acquisition Specialist to live remotely and build championship-caliber teams. You will identify, evaluate and recruit top-tier competitive gaming talent across titles, shaping the roster with a proactive approach from your home office.

The role requires deep knowledge of e-sports mechanics, strong networking, and a proven eye for raw talent. Remote work offers maximal flexibility while driving team success and competitive