Senior Sports Event Leader - Strategy & Logistics

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Vor Ort; ZAR 800.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a Senior Event Manager to lead planning and execution of major sporting events. You will oversee logistics, marketing, sponsorship activation and venue management, ensuring world-class experiences for athletes and spectators.

The role requires 7+ years in event management with a focus on sports, strong budgeting skills, and a proven ability to deliver under pressure. Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management or related field.
• 7+ years in event management with 3+ years in sports events.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale events.
• Strong budgeting and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Willing to travel and work evenings/weekends.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end planning, organization, and execution of sporting events.
• Develop event strategies with timelines, budgets and resources.
• Manage logistics: venue selection, contracting, transport, accommodation, catering.
• Oversee marketing, PR, and media for visibility and attendance.
• Develop sponsorship activation plans and value delivery for partners.
• Coordinate staff, volunteers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure safety, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage budgets and expenditures to meet financial targets.
• Conduct post-event analysis and stakeholder feedback.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in delivery.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Marketing

Sponsorship

Public relations

Travel willingness

Flexible hours

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Event Management or related field

Tools

Event planning software

Budgeting tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, seeks a Senior Event Manager to lead planning and execution of major sporting events. You will oversee logistics, marketing, sponsorship activation and venue management, ensuring world-class experiences for athletes and spectators.

The role requires 7+ years in event management with a focus on sports, strong budgeting skills, and a proven ability to deliver under pressure. Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends is essential.