Events Project Manager

Cora O’Neil Recruitment Agency; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Cora O’Neil Recruitment Agency is seeking an Events Project Manager for our client based in Brooklyn, Pretoria. The role requires minimum 3 years of projects management experience, specifically in events or marketing, and involves end-to-end project oversight, client communications, and presentation preparation.

The ideal candidate is well organised, fully bilingual, professional, with strong administration skills and a proactive approach. A valid driver's license and own vehicle are preferred.

Qualifications

• Well presentable, professional, and efficient.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; fully bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Full project management for an Events Management company.
• General administration and end-to-end project management / account management.
• Strategy & timeline development and management.
• Project planning, implementation & management.
• Research, supplier briefing, sponsorship negotiations and sourcing of collateral.
• Deck compilation (PowerPoint presentation of proposed experiences).
• Client & supplier liaison, including meetings.
• Reporting, drafting, submission & presentation.
• Management of system back-end (content input and upload) and sign-off processes.
• Compilation and distribution of newsletters (incl. basic Copywriting).

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Events Project Manager job vacancy in Brooklyn, Pretoria.

Minimum Requirements:

• Well presentable, efficient and professional
• Fully bilingual with strong verbal & written communication skills
• Matric / Grade 12
• Minimum 3 years recent Projects Management experience a must, specifically in Events-, Marketing- or similar industry a must (TAKE NOTE - Industry bound and experience level bound)
• Well organised and pro-active, with ability to multi-task and focus on deadlines
• Able to work well within a team, with high level of self-management and initiative
• Strong administration skills and experience
• Comfortable doing online presentations, leading meetings with clients, and driving all client communications (including queries and feedback)
• Computer literate MS Office (Including MS PowerPoint formatting, image and logos resizing etc.) a must
• Deadline driven with strong attention to detail
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle a must
• Stable employment record and contactable References
• To start as soon as possible

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full project management functions for Events Management company
• General administration and end-to-end project management / account Management
• Strategy & timeline development and management
• Project planning, implementation & management
• Research, supplier briefing & discussion, sponsorship negotiations and sourcing of collateral
• Deck compilation (PowerPoint presentation of proposed experiences)
• Client & supplier liaison, including meetings
• Reporting, drafting, submission & presentation
• Management of system back-end (content input and upload) and sign-off processes
• Compilation and distribution of newsletters (incl. basic Copywriting)

Salary:

R20 000 - R25 000 gross maximum (depending on relevant experience).