Sports Content Team Leader – iGaming & Sports Betting job – Highly competitive salary – Cape Town, South Africa at Initiate International

• An exciting opportunity awaits a talented Sports Content Team Leader in Cape Town, South Africa. This is your chance to join a market leader in the Sports & iGaming industry, taking charge of a growing content team and driving the performance and delivery of sports content in a high-energy environment.
• This role calls for a sports enthusiast with proven leadership skills, someone who thrives in live, fast-moving settings and knows how to balance accuracy, speed, and creativity. You’ll lead the content team at the heart of operations, ensuring content is always sharp, relevant, and aligned with sporting calendars.

Your key job responsibilities as the Sports Content Team Leader in Cape Town, South Africa will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and motivating the sports content team to maintain high standards of accuracy and consistency.
• Overseeing live event coverage, content updates, and in-play data management.
• Driving efficiency, quality, and innovation across all sports content operations.
• Acting as the escalation point for real-time issues, ensuring swift resolution.
• Collaborating with trading, product, and marketing teams to align content with wider business goals.
• Monitoring workflows, deadlines, and compliance standards to ensure smooth delivery.
• Staying ahead of sports schedules and trends to anticipate content requirements.

Requirements for this Sports Content Team Leader job in Cape Town, South Africa:

• Previous experience in sports content operations, ideally within iGaming, sports betting, or sports media.
• Strong leadership ability with a track record of managing and developing teams.
• Excellent knowledge of global sports including football, rugby, cricket, tennis, and more.
• Ability to make quick, accurate decisions in live-event environments.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends, aligned with sporting schedules.
• Degree or diploma in Sports Management, Media, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in sports content or operations, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.

Closes: Oct 15, 2025