Sport & Fitness
Sports Manager / Agent
You run the business side of sport, clubs, events, sponsors and athletes.
- Starting salary
- R14 000 – R25 000
- Job demand
- Emerging
- Key subjects
- Business Studies, Mathematics or Maths Literacy
What do they do?
You run the business side of sport, clubs, events, sponsors and athletes.
A day in the life
You negotiate deals, organise events, manage budgets and build sponsor relationships.
Skills you need
- Negotiation
- Organisation
- Networking
- Business sense
School subjects that help
- Business Studies
- Mathematics or Maths Literacy
- English
How long does it take?
3 main steps after school, usually 3–6 years of study, plus practical experience.
Study path
- 1High school
- 2Sport management degree or diploma
- 3Event / club role
- 4Sports manager
Ways in: University degree · University of Technology · Entrepreneurship. University is not the only route.
Where can I study?
- University of Pretoria
- University of Johannesburg
- North-West University
- Tshwane University of Technology
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Admission requirements differ by institution, always check the official website.
What can I earn?
Entry level
R14 000 – R25 000
per month (estimate)
Mid career
R30 000 – R60 000
per month (estimate)
Experienced / senior
R70 000 – R150 000+
per month (estimate)
Estimated salary ranges only. Salaries vary based on experience, qualification, industry, location and employer.
How to start preparing now
- • Organise a school tournament
- • Learn about sponsorship
- • Follow the business news of sport
Try this career
Plan a school sports day: budget, schedule, sponsors and marketing.
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