Senior Sports Venue Operations Lead

Placements24

Randburg

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Venue Operations Manager for major sports events in Randburg. This on-site role oversees all logistics, staff, and safety across multiple venues during event periods, coordinating with security, catering, IT, and medical teams to ensure flawless execution.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in a related field, with 4+ years in large-scale venue operations, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure with

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
Minimum 4 years in venue operations management for large-scale sports events.
Experience leading on-site operational teams and coordinating diverse stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of event logistics, site planning, and risk management.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive operational plans for each venue.
Lead on-site teams, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and supervision.
Coordinate with security, catering, IT, and medical teams.
Ensure venue setup adheres to event specifications (branding, seating, tech).
Implement health, safety, and security procedures across venues.
Manage attendee, athlete, and staff flow within venues.
Oversee inventory and management of venue equipment and supplies.
Serve as primary contact for venue issues and emergencies during events.
Conduct post-event debriefs and contribute to improvement reports.
Manage venue operating budget and control expenses.