Senior Sports Events Director

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Industry networking

Bonuses based on event success

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Director to lead planning and execution of major sporting events in Pretoria. You will oversee all facets of event production, from concept development and venue selection to on-site management and post-event evaluation.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in sports event management, strong leadership, budget control, and stakeholder management skills. Role offers strategic impact and opportunities to shape significant sporting spectacles.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in event management with a strong focus on sports events.
• Proven ability to direct large-scale sporting events from conception to completion.
• Strong budget management, negotiation, and vendor relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, development, and execution of large-scale sporting events.
• Manage event budgets to meet financial targets and control costs.
• Oversee venue selection, contract negotiation, and operational logistics.
• Develop and implement comprehensive event security, risk, and contingency plans.
• Coordinate with sponsors, media, government agencies, and volunteers.
• Direct on-site event management teams to ensure seamless execution and attendee satisfaction.

Skills

Event leadership

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Vendor relations

Stakeholder management

Sports events experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Director to lead planning and execution of major sporting events in Pretoria. You will oversee all facets of event production, from concept development and venue selection to on-site management and post-event evaluation.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years in sports event management, strong leadership, budget control, and stakeholder management skills. Role offers strategic impact and opportunities to shape significant sporting spectacles.