Golf Project Manager

Recruiter: The Legends Agency

Job Ref: Golf Project Manager

Date posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary: Market-related

SUMMARY: The Golf Project Manager is responsible for supporting divisional and organizational financial targets through professional, effective, and profitable event and project management methodologies.

POSITION INFO: Job Description: Golf Project Manager Position Overview Job Title: Golf Project Manager Department: Golf Division Reporting To: Head of Division: Golf Employment Type: Full-Time Role Summary The Golf Project Manager is responsible for supporting divisional and organizational financial targets through professional, effective, and profitable event and project management methodologies . The role involves end-to-end management of multiple events and existing golf sponsorship accounts, applying sponsorship principles, driving commercial success, and maintaining strong client and rights-owner relationships . Key Responsibilities Client Account & Sponsorship Management Manage and nurture client relationships, conceptualizing commercial proposals and strategies . Oversee marketing content, player management, and activation support . Understand contractual deliverables, brief legal contracts, and respond to proposals . Schedule and conduct regular status meetings with clients, maintaining precise documentation (operations reports, minutes, scope change budgets) . Build rapport across multiple executive levels to retain clients and generate new business opportunities . Prepare and present creative tender proposals, pitch methodologies, and budgets . Ensure total delivery of contractual rights including broadcast, media, supplier, logistics, and rights-owner requirements . Project & Event Operations Manage high-quality events through all stages: conceptualization, planning, implementation, reporting, and debriefing . Implement operational tools including rollout plans, event specification guides, risk assessments, and templates . Interpret client creative briefs and translate them into actionable briefs for creative teams and business partners . Identify, mitigate, and resolve project risks promptly to protect client and company interests . Integrate product offerings, experiential activations, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives into project plans . Financial Management Prepare, manage, and report on all financial aspects of allocated events, including income, expenses, and budgeting . Ensure division revenue targets (secured and stretch) are consistently met or exceeded . Apply cost-saving techniques to maximize profitability while delivering world-class events . Manage purchase orders, contractual deposits, and client payments in accordance with agreed terms . People & Administrative Leadership Supervise and guide Golf Project Coordinators and Administrators . Review submitted project plans and perform quality checks on financial budgets . Submit weekly status reports to the Head of Division detailing activity, risks, opportunities, and achievements . Enforce strict adherence to internal operational policies, financial systems, and management controls . Minimum Requirements Education & Experience Relevant Diploma or Degree qualification . Minimum of 5 years' working experience in Event / Project Management . Proven hands-on experience managing large supplier accounts in a fast-paced, pressurized environment . Key Skills & Attributes Strong understanding of sponsorship, event, legal contractual, and financial management principles . High emotional intelligence to manage stressful situations and interact professionally at an executive client level . Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills . Strong analytical, problem-solving, and budget-management capabilities . Self-motivated, creative, and highly organized with exceptional attention to detail . Willingness to travel extensively away from home and work overtime as required by project schedules .