Senior Sporting Events Manager – Pretoria

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Vacation time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Manager in Pretoria to lead the planning, execution and post-event analysis of major sporting events. The role requires meticulous organisation, strong logistics and long-lead budgets.

You will coordinate sponsors, federations, authorities and volunteers while delivering world-class events that enhance our client’s brand in the Leisure & Sports sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in event management, with focus on sporting events.
• Experience managing budgets of significant scale and complexity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of event logistics, risk management, and operational planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale sporting events in Pretoria.
• Develop comprehensive event plans including timelines, budgets, resource allocation and risk strategies.
• Manage venue, suppliers, ticketing, accreditation and on-site operations.
• Liaise with sponsors, federations, authorities, media and volunteers to ensure delivery.
• Develop and implement marketing and communications plans to maximise attendance and coverage.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, training and management of personnel and volunteers.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and prepare reports on performance and financial outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security and environmental regulations.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Logistics planning

Negotiation

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Event management software

Project management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Manager in Pretoria to lead the planning, execution and post-event analysis of major sporting events. The role requires meticulous organisation, strong logistics and long-lead budgets.

You will coordinate sponsors, federations, authorities and volunteers while delivering world-class events that enhance our client’s brand in the Leisure & Sports sector.