Senior Project Coordinator (Commercial)

Hollywoodbets; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading betting operator in Durban seeks a Senior Project Coordinator to support the Commercial Managers. The role requires strong project management, analytical skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure while managing multiple projects. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a keen interest in strategic planning.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar commercial, marketing or operational role.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proven track record with portfolio of evidence.

Responsibilities

• Support Commercial Managers and assist with day-to-day tasks.
• Assist in the development of marketing and brand business strategies.
• Provide reporting on all projects to ensure optimizations.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in English/Communications or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for a Senior Project Coordinator (Commercial) be based in Umhlanga. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to the Commercial Managers through their ability to scope and define projects and manage project execution, as well as engage with relevant internal Teams and business stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of a variety of projects and tasks.

This position is an exciting opportunity for an agile, go-getter with strong strategic planning skills who thrives on the successful rollout of projects and day to day tasks. If you have excellent administration, project management, analytical, and decision‑making skills as well as the ability to work with a Team while operating under pressure and delivering on tight deadlines, then this is the job for you!

With Hollywoodbets You Will

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast‑paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar commercial, marketing or operational role.
• Valid driver’s license
• Proven track record with portfolio of evidence.

A Bonus To Have

• Degree/Diploma in English/Communications or related field.
• Project management with best practice experience.

What You’ll Do For The Brand

Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Provide support to the Commercial Managers and assist with day to day tasks and admin requirements.
• Assist the Commercial Manager with the direction for the development of marketing and brand business strategies, training and development strategies as well as human resources and recruitment strategies.
• Assist with the implementation of a variety of projects/systems/technological advances in line with customer needs and sound project management principals.
• Assist with analysing and streamlining processes to improve efficiencies, collaboration and engagement across departments/businesses.
• Asist in the development and preparation of the organisation’s commercial process strategy and general business planning.
• Ensure internal and external stakeholders and management are kept updated with the proposed project campaigns, project plans and budgets.
• Clearly communicate objectives, timelines and plans to all stakeholders and ensure they have a thorough understanding of requirements.
• Ensure you are up to date with industry trends and ensure projects and campaigns are well researched.
• Monitor and provide detailed reporting on all projects, ensuring these are constantly optimised and improved.
• Collaborating with creative Teams to create all supporting content, ensuring it meets project/campaign objectives and is aligned to our brand.
• Ensure project budgets are adhered to and elevate any potential variances.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of the company, its products, and its client base to implement effective campaigns.
• Supervising projects from beginning to end, including but not limited to, marketing campaigns, commercial projects, recruitment projects and any other projects as may be required.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Teams across the business as well as external stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Excellent organizational, prioritization and decision‑making skills.
• Strong administration, analytical with attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be innovative, proactive and a strategic thinker
• Quality focus, result driven and deadline orientated
• Portray a strong sense of accountability
• Strong time management skills

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now! Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

About Us

Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.

We’re proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger.

At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do.

The opportunities here are endless. If you’re driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there’s no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team!