Remote Senior Football Scout - Global Talent Hunter

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Travel reimbursement

Professional development

Elite network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Football Scout for a fully remote, globally focused role. You will identify and evaluate players across leagues and age groups, producing detailed reports to guide recruitment decisions.

The role emphasizes extensive networking, independent work, and travel as needed for in-person assessments, with a strong understanding of international football development and transfer trends.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a football scout with proven recruitment success.
• Extensive knowledge of international leagues, development systems, and talent ID strategies.
• Strong network in the global football industry.
• Ability to create detailed, objective scouting reports.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential players across leagues, regions and age groups.
• Attend matches and training to assess skills, tactics, and psychology.
• Prepare comprehensive scouting reports with stats, strengths and potential.
• Maintain a broad network of football contacts, including agents and coaches.
• Collaborate with Head of Recruitment and scouting team on strategy.
• Stay updated on talent trends and transfer market developments.
• Use scouting databases and analytics to support evaluations.
• Advise on player signings and contract negotiations.

Skills

Football scouting

Talent identification

Networking

Report writing

Remote collaboration

Tools

Scouting databases

Analytical tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Football Scout for a fully remote, globally focused role. You will identify and evaluate players across leagues and age groups, producing detailed reports to guide recruitment decisions.

The role emphasizes extensive networking, independent work, and travel as needed for in-person assessments, with a strong understanding of international football development and transfer trends.