Senior Sports Event Operations Leader – Pretoria

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Prestigious events

Dynamic team

Career growth

Comprehensive benefits

High-profile events

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior Sports Event Operations Manager to oversee major sporting events, from conception to completion. The role demands exceptional organizational skills, proactive leadership, and a deep understanding of logistics, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management.

You will plan, coordinate, and deliver world-class events, lead on-site operations, manage budgets, and coordinate with venues, government bodies, sponsors, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in sports event management and operations.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale, complex sporting events.
• Strong planning, budgeting, logistics, and risk management.
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of all operational aspects for events.
• Manage event budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate with venues, government bodies, sponsors, suppliers, and federations.
• Oversee on-site operations, troubleshooting, and delivery.
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management and contingency plans.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Budgeting

Risk management

Project mgmt

Education

Event/Sports mgmt degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior Sports Event Operations Manager to oversee major sporting events, from conception to completion. The role demands exceptional organizational skills, proactive leadership, and a deep understanding of logistics, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management.

You will plan, coordinate, and deliver world-class events, lead on-site operations, manage budgets, and coordinate with venues, government bodies, sponsors, and vendors.