Exhibition Operations Lead

The Recruitment Pig; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig in Gauteng, South Africa, seeks an experienced Events Operations Manager to lead and coordinate major trade shows and concurrent conferences. You will mentor a collaborative team and ensure smooth floor operations, on-time schedules, and high-quality support for corporate exhibitors.

You will manage supplier relationships, enforce safety compliance, and track budgets while providing hands-on on-site assistance to exhibitors and venue teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Public Relations, or Project Management.
• Three to five years of hands-on experience running trade shows, corporate expos, or conferences.
• Solid understanding of exhibition venue safety guidelines, local by-laws, and event compliance protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational schedules and project deadlines for major commercial exhibitions and industry conferences.
• Coordinate floor arrangements, site access, and logistical planning with the venue management team.
• Book and manage trusted suppliers for stand building, electrical installations, lighting, and audio-visual setups.
• Enforce health and safety regulations to ensure full event compliance and safe public spaces.
• Assist exhibitors with stand setups, technical inquiries, and general on-site support during trade shows.
• Supervise on-site contractors during the event build-up, live exhibition days, and breakdown stages.
• Track operational costs against budgets and help prepare post-show operational performance reviews.

Skills

Project management

Event operations

Vendor coordination

Budget tracking

On-site support

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma or Degree in Event Management

Job description

The Recruitment Pig in Gauteng, South Africa, seeks an experienced Events Operations Manager to lead and coordinate major trade shows and concurrent conferences. You will mentor a collaborative team and ensure smooth floor operations, on-time schedules, and high-quality support for corporate exhibitors.

You will manage supplier relationships, enforce safety compliance, and track budgets while providing hands-on on-site assistance to exhibitors and venue teams.