Remote Sports Event Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Sports Event Operations Manager to drive the end-to-end execution of sports events from a remote capacity. You will coordinate logistics, staffing, and vendor liaison to ensure flawless delivery, while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes remote collaboration, strong communication, and the ability to lead multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sports/Event Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in sports event operations or large-scale events.
• Experience managing remote logistics and virtual coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all logistical and operational aspects of sports events from inception to completion.
• Develop detailed event operational plans including staffing, scheduling, and resources.
• Coordinate with venues, suppliers and services for smooth execution.
• Manage event budgets and cost control.
• Develop health, safety and security protocols for events.
• Liaise with federations, teams and athletes on operational needs.
• Oversee setup/dismantling of event infra and equipment.
• Manage remote on-site operational teams with clear guidance.

Skills

Event management

Logistics

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Virtual collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Sports Event Operations Manager to drive the end-to-end execution of sports events from a remote capacity. You will coordinate logistics, staffing, and vendor liaison to ensure flawless delivery, while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes remote collaboration, strong communication, and the ability to lead multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-paced environment.