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Sponsorship Manager
Job Location:
Job Location:
Durban - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
14 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
11 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Reference: JHB000266-JHBA-1
Job Title: Sponsorship Manager (Football/Soccer)
Location: Durban
Job Overview:
Will be responsible for growing and protecting the clubs commercial partnership portfolio. The role carries two mandates: identifying pursuing and securing new sponsorship and partnership opportunities aligned to the clubs defined commercial categories; and managing the clubs existing sponsors and partners to ensure every right and benefit promised in their agreements is delivered in full on time and to a professional standard.
Job Title: Sponsorship Manager (Football/Soccer)
Location: Durban
Job Overview:
Will be responsible for growing and protecting the clubs commercial partnership portfolio. The role carries two mandates: identifying pursuing and securing new sponsorship and partnership opportunities aligned to the clubs defined commercial categories; and managing the clubs existing sponsors and partners to ensure every right and benefit promised in their agreements is delivered in full on time and to a professional standard.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Sport Management Marketing Business or a related field is preferred.
- A minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in sponsorship sales partnership management or commercial roles ideally within sport entertainment or a related industry.
- Demonstratable track record of securing and/or managing commercial partnerships.
- Working knowledge of South African football commercial environment including PSL and SAFA sponsorship regulations is advantageous.
- A valid drivers licence and own transport.
- Identify research and prioritise prospective sponsors and partners in line with the commercial categories defined by the club.
- Develop and present tailored sponsorship proposals pitch decks and partnership packages to prospective sponsors.
- Negotiate commercial terms rights packages and contract value in line with club guidelines and approval thresholds.
- Act as primary day-to-day point of contact for all existing sponsors and partners.
- Maintain a comprehensive rights and benefits tracker for every sponsor and partner recording all contractual obligations and delivery deadlines.
- Support the negotiation and drafting of renewal extension or amendment agreements in conjunction with the clubs legal and finance functions.
- Ensure sponsorship and advertising activity complies with applicable PSL SAFA and CAF regulations.
- Maintain up-to-date commercial pipeline and sponsorship revenue report for the head of commercial and executive team.
- Prepare materials for board executive or sponsor renewal meetings as required.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with sponsor and partner representatives at all levels.
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure sponsor commitments are practically delivered.
- Monthly car & travel allowance.
- Commisssion on cash sponsorships or partnerships brought into the club.
Required Experience:
Manager
