Senior E-Sports Tournament Director (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior E-Sports Tournament Director to lead planning, execution, and management of major online tournaments and potential offline events. This fully remote role demands a seasoned professional with deep esports industry knowledge and outstanding organizational skills to deliver fair, engaging competitions for players and viewers.

You will own end-to-end tournament management, including formats, logistics, broadcasting coordination, budgets, and stakeholder relations,

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in managing and directing e-sports tournaments
• Deep knowledge of the e-sports landscape, teams, and players
• Experience with various tournament platforms and e-sports broadcasting software
• Strong understanding of online gaming infrastructure and network requirements
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and control costs
• Experience handling player disputes and enforcing rules fairly
• Passion for e-sports and creating engaging competitive experiences
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting with flexible hours

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute all aspects of e-sports tournaments from concept to post-event analysis
• Develop tournament formats, rulesets, and schedules ensuring fairness and competitiveness
• Manage relationships with game publishers, teams, players, and sponsors
• Oversee technical aspects of online tournament infrastructure including matchmaking and servers
• Coordinate with broadcast teams to ensure high-quality live streams and commentary
• Manage budgets, track expenses, and optimize resource allocation
• Develop and implement player support systems and communication channels
• Ensure adherence to esports regulations and ethical standards
• Analyze tournament data to identify trends and provide recommendations
• Lead and mentor junior tournament staff and volunteers

Skills

Esports tournament management

Industry knowledge

Broadcast platforms

Online infrastructure

Budget management

Remote work

Stakeholder communication

Player dispute handling

Event planning

Tools

Broadcasting software

Tournament platforms

Server management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior E-Sports Tournament Director to lead planning, execution, and management of major online tournaments and potential offline events. This fully remote role demands a seasoned professional with deep esports industry knowledge and outstanding organizational skills to deliver fair, engaging competitions for players and viewers.

You will own end-to-end tournament management, including formats, logistics, broadcasting coordination, budgets, and stakeholder relations,