Events & Conference Manager

Omega HR Solutions; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious 5-star hotel in Menlyn is seeking an accomplished Events & Conference Manager to oversee its MICE portfolio. The position requires a professional with proven experience in a high-end environment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure. The successful candidate will manage everything from client enquiries to post-event evaluations, ensuring that events meet luxury standards and profitability targets while maintaining exceptional service excellence. Career growth opportunities await in this luxurious setting.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to premium events

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Events / Conference / Banqueting Management.
• Proven experience in a 5-star hotel environment is essential.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage full events lifecycle from enquiry to post-event evaluation.
• Coordinate high-standard conferences and special events.
• Build strong relationships with corporate clients and hotel departments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Sales-driven mindset

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Tools

MS Office

Hotel event systems (Opera / Delphi)

Job description

Are you the kind of professional who can choreograph conferences like symphonies and turn events into unforgettable experiences?

A prestigious 5‑star hotel in Menlyn, Pretoria is seeking an accomplished Events & Conference Manager to lead its meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) portfolio with precision, creativity and impeccable service standards.

This role is for a hospitality professional who understands luxury, thrives under pressure, and knows how to deliver seamless events from first enquiry to final farewell.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full events lifecycle: enquiries, proposals, site inspections, contracting, planning, execution and post‑event follow‑up
• Coordinate conferences, corporate functions, weddings and special events to 5‑star standards
• Build strong relationships with corporate clients, agents and internal hotel departments
• Prepare detailed event orders and ensure flawless operational handovers
• Drive revenue through upselling of venues, catering, accommodation and services
• Ensure all events meet brand standards, guest expectations and profitability targets
• Oversee event setups, on‑the‑day operations and client liaison
• Handle budgets, invoicing and post‑event evaluations
• Maintain accurate records, forecasts and reports
• Resolve client queries professionally and efficiently

Requirements

• Proven experience in a 5‑star hotel environment is essential
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Events / Conference / Banqueting Management
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Confident communicator with polished presentation skills
• Sales‑driven mindset with a passion for service excellence
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office and hotel event systems (Opera / Delphi or similar advantageous)
• Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings when required

What’s on Offer

• Market‑related salary, aligned to experience
• Opportunity to work in a luxury 5‑star environment
• Career growth within a high‑performing hospitality team
• Exposure to premium corporate and social events

If you live and breathe luxury hospitality and know how to turn meetings into moments and conferences into experiences, this could be your next career chapter.