Remote Sports Event Planner: Virtual Tournaments

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work arrangement

Competitive contract rate

Exposure to major sports events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Event Planner specializing in sports events. This contract role is fully remote, enabling you to manage high-profile sporting occasions virtually from anywhere.

You will oversee end-to-end planning, budgets, vendor negotiations, timelines, and staffing to ensure smooth logistics and exceptional participant experiences across events. A related Bachelor's degree is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event planning with sports focus.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in event management software and virtual tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute sports-related events from concept to completion.
• Manage event budgets, negotiate vendor contracts, and oversee supplier relationships.
• Develop event timelines, schedules, and logistics plans to meet deadlines.
• Coordinate event staffing, including volunteers and temporary personnel.
• Handle virtual event components like online registration and digital communication.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, permits, and insurance for events.

Skills

Event planning & management

Sports events

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Negotiation & communication

Event management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Event management software

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Event Planner specializing in sports events. This contract role is fully remote, enabling you to manage high-profile sporting occasions virtually from anywhere.

You will oversee end-to-end planning, budgets, vendor negotiations, timelines, and staffing to ensure smooth logistics and exceptional participant experiences across events. A related Bachelor's degree is advantageous.