Conferencing and Accommodation Quality Manager

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The CSIR is looking for a Conferencing and Accommodation Quality Manager to oversee service quality and operational excellence across its conference facilities. The role involves managing guest satisfaction, implementing quality standards, and fostering continuous improvement within the team. Applicants should have a strong customer-focused mindset and possess relevant qualifications and experience. This is an exciting opportunity to grow in a leading scientific organization committed to excellence.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive remuneration packages

Total guaranteed salary packages with benefits

CSIR Excellence Awards for employee recognition

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in conference or hospitality industry.
• Knowledge of international relations and protocol.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control measures to enhance guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate regular quality audits and inspections.
• Lead cross-functional teams for process improvements.

Skills

Problem solving

Customer focused

Attention to detail

Conflict management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's / Bachelor of Technology Degree in business or hospitality

Postgraduate Certificate in business or hospitality

Job description

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Conferencing and Accommodation Quality Manager in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Conferencing and Accommodation Quality Manager

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for Conferencing and Accommodation Quality Manager in the CSIR Conferencing and Accommodation (CA) group which comprises of the CSIR International Convention Centre, Entabeni Accommodation, the CSIR Knowledge Commons and Newtons Eatery at the Knowledge Commons on the CSIR Campus. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the highest level of customer and guest satisfaction and operational excellence across the group, developing and implementing quality control measures, monitor service delivery, coordinate certification audits, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, and company sustainability guidelines adherence, collaborating with various departments to maintain and enhance the groups reputation for exceptional service and guest experiences. The position is based in Pretoria.

This position reports to the Group Manager: Conferencing and Accommodation.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide the establishing and maintaining of quality standards for all aspects of operations in collaboration with Management Team.
• Oversee the development of standard operating procedures, guidelines, and checklists in all departments to ensure consistency in service delivery and operational processes.
• Regularly review and update quality control measures to reflect changing guest expectations and industry trends.
• Coordinate and manage regular internal and external quality audits and inspections,analyse findings and collaborate with department managers to address deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Establish, implement and maintain operating standards, processes and procedures for the gathering and use of customer feedback for the continuous improvement of the quality of the total product offered by the CSIR ICC and ensure the daily satisfaction of clients by identifying trends and areas of concern in guest feedback and work with relevant teams to implement improvements.
• Deal with guest complaints and emergencies which need to be escalated above department manager level.
• Coordinate and oversee the implementation and communication of Protocol standards across all Centre departments to ensure that the Centre complies with State and International Protocol standards at all times,
• Contribute to the credibility of the Centres brand by ensuring entrance of, implementation and appropriate recognition on relevant national and international grading schemes, award schemes and quality and other standards systems.
• Lead initiatives to drive continuous improvement across group operations and services.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements, cost-saving measures, and innovative solutions.
• Regularly analyse performance metrics to track progress and measure the impact of improvement efforts.
• Develop a panel of suppliers and communicate value adding products/services for clients, e.g. In-venue experiences, Bureau de Change, Travel Agent, Car Rental and establish good relationships with suppliers for mutual benefit.
• Contribute to the annual strategic planning process through reports, information, ideas and budget formulation to ensure that the Centre remains competitive and able to grow.
• Prepare and present monthly feedback, quality performance, audit results and improvement initiative reports.
• Establish and maintain a healthy working environment in support of good employee relations and cross functional teamwork to assist in achieving the groups goals by communicating effectively with department heads and staff to ensure a clear understanding of quality expectations and goals.
• Serve as the Privacy Champion for the group.
• SHEQ Perform duties and take responsibility for SHEQ matters within department and embed a culture of SHE awareness and compliance amongst staff
  
  

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A Bachelor's /Bachelor of Technology Degree, Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate in business or hospitality fields or equivalent experience with at least three years experience in conference and/or hospitality industry, or event management, or experience with Customer Relations/Quality.
• Knowledge of the conference industry
• Protocol / international relations knowledge
• Customer focussed.
• Problem solving
• Integrity and honesty
• Adaptability
• Decision making
• Friendly disposition
• Ability to deal positively with stressful situations
• Conflict management
• Attention to detail
• Listening and communicating skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• People orientated Ethical orientation
• Quality orientation
• Stakeholder management
• Assertiveness
• Business acumen
• Change management
• Initiative
• Strategic thinking
• Attention to detail
• Building relationships
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  
  

Whats in it for you?

The CSIR Offers

• Flexible hybrid work arrangement;
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.
  
  

Closing date: 09 June 2025

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

For more info, please email us at [e-mail] please do-not send application to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.