Events Manager

The Legends Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management firm is seeking an experienced Event Manager in Johannesburg to lead bar operations at major events. This full-time role requires managing teams, ensuring event success, and navigating logistics. Candidates should have over 2 years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills to thrive in fast-paced environments. If you enjoy a dynamic work environment with long hours and dedicated teamwork, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Exciting live events

Variety in daily tasks

Leadership responsibility

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in events, hospitality, logistics, or bar operations.
• Strong leadership skills to manage teams under pressure.
• Comfortable working weekends, evenings, and extended travel periods.
• Confidence in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience in stadiums or large-scale events is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end event setup and execution for mobile bars, teams, stock, and gear.
• Lead teams of bar staff and runners on-site with confidence and efficiency.
• Handle event prep at the warehouse and travel to venues for setup and pack-down.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and venues to ensure flawless service.
• Ensure compliance with safety, licensing, and operational standards.
• Complete post-event reporting, stock reconciliation, and team feedback.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team management

Event logistics

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

Salary: R15 000 to R40 000 epending on experience

Love the thrill of a live event? Know how to keep a team moving and a crowd happy? Were looking for an operationally sharp, hands-on Event Manager to lead bar operations at some of SAs biggest events, from stadiums and festivals to private and corporate functions.

This is a full-time, on-the-ground role based in Selby, Johannesburg, with regular travel across Gauteng and occasional national travel. Expect long hours, late nights, and massive rewards if you've got the hustle and heart for it.

Job details

• Manage end-to-end event setup and execution mobile bars, teams, stock, and gear
• Lead teams of bar staff and runners on-site with confidence and efficiency
• Handle event prep at the warehouse and travel to venues for setup and pack-down
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and venues to ensure flawless service
• Ensure compliance with safety, licensing, and operational standards
• Complete post-event reporting, stock reconciliation, and team feedback

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in events, hospitality, logistics, or bar operations
• Strong leadership skills able to manage teams under pressure
• Comfortable working weekends, evenings, and extended travel periods
• Confident on MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Experience in stadiums or large-scale events is a big plus
• High levels of initiative, grit, and accountability

We\'re Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Self-motivated, trustworthy, and able to run with minimal supervision
• Organised but adaptable, cool head in chaotic situations
• Fast on their feet, great with people, and ready to lead from the front
• Not afraid to get hands dirty, this is not a clipboard job

Perks?

You'll be in the thick of some of SAs most exciting live events no two days are the same. If you're after variety, adrenaline, and leadership responsibility, this is the career move youve been waiting for!