Senior Sports Facilities Manager — Hybrid Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Pension fund contributions

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sports Facilities Manager for our client in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will oversee daily operations, budgets, and a team of facility staff across multiple sports facilities, with a focus on safety, maintenance, and user experience.

The role supports a hybrid work model, balancing on-site management with remote collaboration. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in facilities management within leisure/sports venues, strong leadership, and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in facilities management, preferably sports venues or recreational facilities.
• Experience in budget control and staff supervision.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and safety regulations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills; able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• FMP certification or related degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of multiple sports facilities, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety, and functionality.
• Develop maintenance schedules and operational procedures for facilities and equipment.
• Oversee budgets for facility operations, including expenditure control and resource allocation.
• Lead, train, and supervise a team of maintenance and operations staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Negotiate contracts with service providers for cleaning, landscaping, and repairs.
• Plan and oversee minor capital improvements for facilities.
• Collaborate with sports clubs, community groups and internal departments to meet facility needs.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities Mgmt

Budget Mgmt

Team supervision

H&S knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Maintenance knowledge

Education

Degree in related field

FMP certification (or related)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Sports Facilities Manager for our client in Pretoria, Gauteng. You will oversee daily operations, budgets, and a team of facility staff across multiple sports facilities, with a focus on safety, maintenance, and user experience.

The role supports a hybrid work model, balancing on-site management with remote collaboration. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in facilities management within leisure/sports venues, strong leadership, and budget oversight.