Events Specialist

Ability Executive Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced Events Specialist to plan and execute high-impact events. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of event management experience, strong project management skills, and proven capabilities in handling sponsorships and community initiatives. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams to deliver innovative and successful events. This is a full-time position based in Centurion, South Africa.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in planning and executing public and internal events.
• Experience with end-to-end event logistics and stakeholder coordination.
• Proven track record of managing sponsorships and community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the full events calendar.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless execution.
• Oversee all aspects of event execution including logistics and compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Event Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Supplier Management

Sponsorship Experience

Education

Degree in Events Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or Hospitality

Project Management certification

Job description

Ability Executive Recruitment | Full time

Events Specialist

Centurion, South Africa | Posted on 18/09/2025

Overview

The Events Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering all events within the precinct and the broader portfolio. This includes large-scale public, paid-for events, client activations, as well as internal corporate functions.

The role demands a detail-oriented professional with strong project management skills, the ability to juggle multiple deadlines, and a deep understanding of current event trends. In addition, this individual will manage sponsorship activations and provide support for various initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-brand, high-impact events that align with business and marketing goals.
• Plan and manage the full events calendar.
• Conceptualize event themes, source venues, manage logistics and suppliers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless execution.
• Execute both large-scale public events and internal functions.
• Oversee all aspects of event execution including run-of-show, health & safety compliance, JOC approvals, insurance, PL cover, permits, and risk management.
• Manage sponsorships, guest experiences, and corporate communications for internal events.
• Build strong sponsorship relationships and ensure mutual value is delivered.
• Identify and engage potential sponsors.
• Oversee activation plans and brand alignment.
• Monitor deliverables and post-event reporting for partners.
• Support the Foundation's community initiatives through effective events.
• Collaborate with the Foundation team on planning and rolling out CSI-linked events.
• Ensure alignment with brand and community development goals.
• Stay abreast of event trends, technologies, and audience preferences.
• Propose enhancements to elevate event experiences.
• Keep events innovative, current, and relevant.

Requirements

• Degree in Events Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Hospitality, or related field.
• Project Management or related certifications.
• 5+ years of proven experience in planning, managing, and executing both public and internal events.
• Demonstrated experience with end-to-end event logistics, stakeholder coordination, and supplier management.
• Experience working with sponsorships and/or community initiatives is essential.