Event Manager (JB5692)
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Event Manager (JB5692)
Selby Johannesburg
R20 R30000 CTC per month (depending on experience)
Permanent Full-Time Weekend & Evening Work Required
A fast-paced events and hospitality company is seeking hands-on Event Managers to join their operations team in Selby. The business delivers large-scale bar and hospitality services across multiple locations requiring strong organisational skills flexibility and the ability to lead teams in a fluid and dynamic environment.
This is a people-focused operational role suited to candidates who thrive under pressure can manage teams of permanent and temporary staff and enjoy the energy of the events and hospitality industry.
Minimum Requirements:
Diploma in Event Management or similar
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in Events
Valid drivers licence and own reliable transport (essential)
Strong operations and team management experience (minimum 3 years preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)
Previous events/hospitality/stadium experience highly advantageous
Willingness to travel nationally and work long irregular hours including weekends and evenings
Excellent organisational leadership and communication skills
Soft Skills & Attributes
Strong leadership and people management skills
High energy resilience and ability to cope with long and irregular hours
Flexible and adaptable to sudden changes in schedules or client demands
Detail-oriented with strong organisational abilities
Trustworthy reliable and proactive
Passionate about delivering high-quality event experiences
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the planning setup and execution of bar/hospitality operations at stadiums and event venues
Oversee a core team of 10 full-time staff and temporary staff (ranging from 3 to 250 depending on event scale)
Ensure punctual professional service delivery in line with client expectations
Handle operational logistics including warehouse coordination stock and equipment management
Lead motivate and support teams in high-pressure time-sensitive environments
Liaise with clients suppliers and transporters to ensure seamless event execution
Provide hands-on problem solving and adapt quickly to changing schedules and requirements
Whats in it for you
Exposure to major sporting and entertainment events across Gauteng and beyond
Opportunity to grow within a dynamic fast-moving events company
Be part of a team that delivers large-scale hospitality experiences to thousands of guests
Competitive salary range based on your experience and level of responsibility
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs no supporting documentation is required at this point this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Selby Johannesburg
R20 R30000 CTC per month (depending on experience)
Permanent Full-Time Weekend & Evening Work Required
A fast-paced events and hospitality company is seeking hands-on Event Managers to join their operations team in Selby. The business delivers large-scale bar and hospitality services across multiple locations requiring strong organisational skills flexibility and the ability to lead teams in a fluid and dynamic environment.
This is a people-focused operational role suited to candidates who thrive under pressure can manage teams of permanent and temporary staff and enjoy the energy of the events and hospitality industry.
Minimum Requirements:
Diploma in Event Management or similar
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in Events
Valid drivers licence and own reliable transport (essential)
Strong operations and team management experience (minimum 3 years preferred)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook)
Previous events/hospitality/stadium experience highly advantageous
Willingness to travel nationally and work long irregular hours including weekends and evenings
Excellent organisational leadership and communication skills
Soft Skills & Attributes
Strong leadership and people management skills
High energy resilience and ability to cope with long and irregular hours
Flexible and adaptable to sudden changes in schedules or client demands
Detail-oriented with strong organisational abilities
Trustworthy reliable and proactive
Passionate about delivering high-quality event experiences
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the planning setup and execution of bar/hospitality operations at stadiums and event venues
Oversee a core team of 10 full-time staff and temporary staff (ranging from 3 to 250 depending on event scale)
Ensure punctual professional service delivery in line with client expectations
Handle operational logistics including warehouse coordination stock and equipment management
Lead motivate and support teams in high-pressure time-sensitive environments
Liaise with clients suppliers and transporters to ensure seamless event execution
Provide hands-on problem solving and adapt quickly to changing schedules and requirements
Whats in it for you
Exposure to major sporting and entertainment events across Gauteng and beyond
Opportunity to grow within a dynamic fast-moving events company
Be part of a team that delivers large-scale hospitality experiences to thousands of guests
Competitive salary range based on your experience and level of responsibility
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs no supporting documentation is required at this point this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Marketing
- Catering
- Organizational skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Management Experience
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- Event Planning
- Events Management
- Project Management
- Event Marketing
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
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