Senior Sports Facility Manager – Soweto Operations

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Team environment

Facility access

Community impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Sports Facility Manager to oversee multiple facilities, drive operational excellence, and ensure safe, customer‑focused service. You will lead a team, manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop maintenance plans.

A 5+ years track record in facility management and a related degree are preferred; experience with facility software is advantageous. This dynamic role offers growth, a collaborative culture, and direct impact on the Soweto

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in sports facility management or related field.
• Proven budget management experience.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with facility management software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of all sports facilities in Soweto.
• Develop strategic plans for maintenance, upgrades and new developments.
• Manage budgets and optimize resources.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead and develop a high-performing facilities team.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships.
• Execute marketing strategies to increase facility usage and revenue.
• Monitor performance metrics and report to senior management.
• Implement asset-management programs for equipment and infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Health & Safety

Strategic planning

Communication

Facilities software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Sports Facility Manager to oversee multiple facilities, drive operational excellence, and ensure safe, customer‑focused service. You will lead a team, manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop maintenance plans.

A 5+ years track record in facility management and a related degree are preferred; experience with facility software is advantageous. This dynamic role offers growth, a collaborative culture, and direct impact on the Soweto