Senior Sports Facility Operations Leader

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health insurance and retirement fund

Paid time off and training

Facility access

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Athletic Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance, and strategic development of all athletic spaces, including stadiums, fields, courts, and training centers.

You will lead a team, manage budgets, ensure safety compliance, schedule events, and plan capital improvements to keep facilities world-class and ready for athletes and the public.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in facility management with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in sports/public venues preferred.
• Budget management and financial planning experience.
• Leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance, repair, and operations for all athletic facilities.
• Create and implement preventative maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate facility usage for events, training, and public access.
• Supervise and lead facility staff, including groundskeepers and technicians.
• Manage operating budgets including labor, supplies, utilities, and capital expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and building codes.
• Coordinate with event organizers to meet facility requirements.
• Plan minor capital improvements and renovations.
• Implement and manage security protocols for facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Problem-solving

Facilities management

Education

CFM certification (preferred)

Tools

Facility management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Athletic Facilities Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance, and strategic development of all athletic spaces, including stadiums, fields, courts, and training centers.

You will lead a team, manage budgets, ensure safety compliance, schedule events, and plan capital improvements to keep facilities world-class and ready for athletes and the public.