Senior Football Scout

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

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious international football club with a significant presence in Sandton , is actively seeking a highly experienced and well-connected Senior Football Scout. This fully remote position requires an individual with an exceptional eye for talent and a deep understanding of the global football landscape. You will be responsible for identifying promising players, evaluating their potential, and providing detailed reports to the club's recruitment department. The ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of youth and professional football, strong networking abilities, and the capacity to assess players across various leagues and age groups. Your insights will be crucial in shaping the future of the club by discovering and recruiting top-tier talent. This role offers the unique opportunity to operate remotely while contributing significantly to the strategic player acquisition of a leading football organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential football players across various leagues, regions, and age groups.
• Attend matches, training sessions, and other events to assess player skills, technical ability, tactical understanding, and psychological attributes.
• Prepare comprehensive and insightful scouting reports, including player statistics, strengths, weaknesses, and potential.
• Maintain an extensive network of contacts within the football community, including agents, coaches, and fellow scouts.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Recruitment and other members of the scouting department.
• Stay abreast of emerging talent, transfer market trends, and player development pathways globally.
• Utilize various scouting databases and analytical tools to support player evaluation.
• Provide recommendations for player signings and contract negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant football regulations and scouting protocols.
• Contribute to the club's long-term talent identification strategy.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a football scout, with a proven track record of identifying and recruiting successful players.
• Extensive knowledge of international football leagues, player development systems, and talent identification strategies.
• Strong network of contacts within the global football industry.
• Excellent observational skills and the ability to critically assess player performance.
• Proficiency in creating detailed and objective scouting reports.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and travel as required (when applicable for in-person assessments, though primary role is remote).
• Passion for football and a deep understanding of the game at all levels.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Benefits

• This fully remote Senior Football Scout position offers a competitive salary, potential for performance-based bonuses, and the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Our client provides reimbursement for necessary travel expenses related to scouting activities and opportunities for professional development within a top-tier football club.
• You will be part of an elite international scouting network, contributing directly to the success and future of a renowned football organization based in Sandton.