Sports Facility Operations Manager

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

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Sports Facility Operations Manager to oversee daily operations of all sports venues, ensure safety, scheduling for events, training and public use, and drive profitability.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, vendor management, and a track record in facilities or sports/event environments, focusing on quality user experiences and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in facility management within sports/events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of all sports facilities.
• Ensure facilities are maintained to the highest standards and safe for all users.
• Efficiently schedule events, training, and public use.
• Manage budgeting, staff, and vendor relations.
• Implement operational improvements to enhance user experience and facility profitability.

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant sports and events venue in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, has an exciting opening for a highly competent Sports Facility Operations Manager. This critical role involves overseeing the day-to-day management of all sports facilities, ensuring they are maintained to the highest standards, are safe for all users, and are efficiently scheduled for events, training, and public use. The manager will be responsible for budgeting, staff management, vendor relations, and implementing operational improvements to enhance user experience and facility profitability. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facility management, particularly within the sports or events sector, coupled with strong leadership and problem‑solving skills. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the vibrant sports scene in Richards Bay and manage state-of-the‑art facilities. You will be instrumental in ensuring seamless operations for a wide array of sporting activities and events. This role is a cornerstone of our client's commitment to excellence in the Leisure & Sports domain, driving operational success and member satisfaction.