Event Manager

Abroad Work; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company is looking for an experienced event planner in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, to manage events from concept to execution. The role involves budget preparation, vendor negotiation, and personnel hiring to ensure successful events. Candidates should be creative and able to coordinate various aspects of event planning, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives.
• Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success.
• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence.
• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers.
• Be in charge of hiring personnel (DJs, waiters etc.).
• Coordinate all operations.
• Lead promotional activities for the event.
• Approve all aspects before the day of the event.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives
• Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success
• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence
• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
• Be in charge of hiring personnel (DJs, waiters etc.)
• Coordinate all operations
• Lead promotional activities for the event
• Approve all aspects before the day of the event