Marizen Marais
@marizenmarais
I lead large-scale sports event and production operations, managing 300+ staff and live delivery across Africa.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At AI Sport Africa, I lead the Events Division and manage end-to-end production for clients including SuperSport Schools, Lions Rugby, ProSeries Indoor Hockey, and the South African Padel Association. I oversee 300+ team members across event sites, project deadlines, live delivery, costing, payments, quality assessments, and technical troubleshooting.
Before moving into event operations, I represented South Africa in field hockey at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and played for the national team from 2016 to 2022. I bring the discipline, teamwork, and calm problem-solving of elite sport to building high-quality live events and production teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Product Specialist
AI Sport Africa
Feb 2026 - Present (6 months)
Senior Product Specialist at AI Sport Africa, responsible for product oversight and delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Consumer Science, Food Retail Management
2018 - 2021
Pursued a Bachelor of Consumer Science with a focus on Food Retail Management, completing the degree in 2021.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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