Senior Sports Event Operations Lead (Centurion)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund contributions

Performance-related bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager to lead planning, execution, and post-event analysis for national and international sports events. You will drive logistics, stakeholder management, and budget oversight, ensuring flawless on-site coordination and post-event reporting.

The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage large teams, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in event management, with emphasis on sports events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational aspects of sports events from conception to completion.
• Develop detailed event plans with timelines, logistics and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with vendors, security, and venue staff to ensure smooth execution.
• Liaise with sports federations and stakeholders to meet requirements.
• Create and manage event budgets, monitor expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and security regulations at venues.
• Lead on-site operations, manage staff and volunteers, resolve issues.
• Manage participant registration, accreditation and communications processes.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and prepare comprehensive performance reports.
• Contribute to strategic planning for future sports tourism events.

Skills

Logistics management

Budget oversight

Stakeholder management

Vendor liaison

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management or related field

Tools

Event planning software

Project management tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager to lead planning, execution, and post-event analysis for national and international sports events. You will drive logistics, stakeholder management, and budget oversight, ensuring flawless on-site coordination and post-event reporting.

The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage large teams, and willingness to travel.