Events Project Manager

Humanatics; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events and travel company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Events Project Manager. This dynamic role requires over 5 years of corporate events management experience. Candidates should have strong financial knowledge to manage budgets and thorough working experience in site management. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. Join us to deliver exceptional client experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in corporate events management.
• Strong financial knowledge to work with budgets effectively.
• Thorough working knowledge of site management for events.

Skills

Event management

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Financial acumen

Education

Matric qualification

Tertiary qualification

Job description

My client in the events, travel and incentives industry is looking for a Senior Events Project Manager.

The incumbent must be a dynamic, and highly organised.

This role is suited to someone with strong corporate event management experience, exception...

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years in corporate events (groups ranging from 50 to several hundred attendees)
• Matric qualification is a must.
• A tertiary qualification would be highly beneficial.
• Must have sound financial knowledge i.e., be able to effectively work with budgets - drafting, tracking, implementing, etc.
• Must have thorough working knowledge of site management for events.

Competencies

• Accountability and Ownership – Takes full responsibility for projects and outcomes.
• Communication – Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Leadership and Teamwork – Ability to guide teams, mentor staff, and inspire collaboration.
• Planning and Organising – Strong multitasking and time management across multiple projects.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making – Resolves challenges swiftly and effectively.
• Client Service Orientation – Consistently delivers exceptional client experiences.
• Financial Acumen – Skilled in budget creation, tracking, and reconciliations.
• Innovation and Creativity – Brings new ideas, venues, and concepts to clients and team.
• Risk and Stress Management – Anticipates potential issues and maintains composure under pressure.

Please note that should you not receive feedback after 2 (two) weeks after your application, please consider it as unsuccessful.