Events Director

HelloKindred; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global IT solutions firm is seeking an experienced Events Director to plan and execute a major corporate event. The role requires over 8 years in event management and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include overseeing logistics and collaborating with various stakeholders. This position is based in South Africa and offers flexibility for remote collaboration. This role is crucial for delivering high-profile events seamlessly.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in event management, production or experiential marketing.
• Proven success delivering large-scale, high-profile events.
• Strong project management background with vendor coordination.
• Ability to work independently and manage pressures.
• Hands-on leadership style for seamless execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management of the event.
• Oversee logistical, operational and production elements.
• Collaborate with event partners and production vendors.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges.
• Manage timelines, deliverables and budgets.
• Coordinate communication among stakeholders.
• Conduct post-event evaluations for improvements.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Budget management

Organisational skills

Job description

Events Director (Contract)

Join a leading global IT solutions and services organization as an Events Director, responsible for planning and executing a large‑scale corporate event in June 2026.

What you will do

• Lead end‑to‑end project management of the event, ensuring delivery by June 10, 2026.
• Oversee logistical, operational and production elements with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
• Collaborate with event partners, creative teams and production vendors to align with the event vision and goals.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges behind the scenes.
• Manage timelines, deliverables and budgets, ensuring accountability across workstreams.
• Coordinate communication among senior leadership, project contributors and third‑party suppliers.
• Review and refine event plans to optimize execution.
• Lead during event execution, ensuring logistics, technology and attendee experience run smoothly.
• Conduct post‑event evaluations to identify successes and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in event management, production or experiential marketing within corporate or agency settings.
• Proven success delivering large‑scale, high‑profile events.
• Strong project management background with cross‑functional team and vendor coordination.
• Excellent organisational, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and "make things happen" under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines and operational logistics in complex, global environments.
• Hands‑on leadership style, comfortable working behind the scenes for seamless execution.
• Based in South Africa with flexibility to collaborate remotely across global teams.

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in South Africa without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity; only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.