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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
Emerging

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

  1. 1High school
  2. 2Sport management degree or diploma
  3. 3Event / club role
  4. 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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