Senior Sports Event Lead — Partial Remote

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative and energetic culture

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Sports Event Coordinator to join our Midrand team in Gauteng. The role focuses on planning, organizing, and delivering a range of sporting events, from local tournaments to regional competitions, with emphasis on seamless operations and engaging participant experiences.

You will manage budgets, vendors, venue logistics, and stakeholder relationships, while deploying marketing strategies and post-event analysis to drive continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in event management with a sports focus.
• Proven ability to plan complex events within budget and on schedule.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Sports Management, Marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive event plans with budgets, timelines, venues, and staffing.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement of services.
• Coordinate on-site execution, ensure smooth operations and problem-solving.
• Develop and implement marketing and communications to promote events.
• Conduct post-event analysis and detailed performance reports.
• Liaise with associations and authorities to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Event management

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Education

Degree in Event Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Event management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Sports Event Coordinator to join our Midrand team in Gauteng. The role focuses on planning, organizing, and delivering a range of sporting events, from local tournaments to regional competitions, with emphasis on seamless operations and engaging participant experiences.

You will manage budgets, vendors, venue logistics, and stakeholder relationships, while deploying marketing strategies and post-event analysis to drive continuous improvement and