Sports Facility Operations Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; Sur place; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Performance bonuses

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to oversee daily operations of multiple sports facilities. The role requires leading facility staff, coordinating maintenance, managing event logistics, and ensuring safety and efficiency across venues.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, budgeting, and customer service skills, with a background in sports or leisure facility management and a focus on safety compliance and high-quality user

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Facility Management, Sports Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in facility operations management, preferably in sports/leisure.
• Proven ability to manage staff, budgets, and processes.
• Strong health, safety and security knowledge for public facilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily operations of multiple sports facilities including fields, courts, gyms and event spaces.
• Supervise and schedule facility staff and maintenance crews.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans to keep facilities clean and safe.
• Coordinate setup/breakdown for events, tournaments and community functions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and security regulations and policies.
• Manage inventory and vendor relationships; liaise with contractors and service providers.
• Monitor budgets, control expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Respond to operational issues and customer complaints promptly and effectively.

Connaissances

Leadership

Budgeting

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Staff management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Facility Management

Sports Management

Business Administration

Outils

MS Office

Facility management software

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to oversee daily operations of multiple sports facilities. The role requires leading facility staff, coordinating maintenance, managing event logistics, and ensuring safety and efficiency across venues.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, budgeting, and customer service skills, with a background in sports or leisure facility management and a focus on safety compliance and high-quality user