Remote Senior Event Operations Leader

Placements24; KwaZulu-Natal; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly environment

Career development opportunities

Prestigious clients

Cutting-edge event technology

Flexible remote work

Team collaboration culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Operations Manager to join a remote-first team in South Africa. You will oversee strategic planning, execution, and delivery of high-profile hospitality events, coordinating across vendors, budgets, and teams from conception to completion.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in event management, exceptional organizational skills, and proficiency with event software and virtual collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in event management.
• Experience managing large-scale events in hospitality or tourism.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proven budget management experience.
• Excellent leadership and team management.
• Proficiency with event management software and virtual tools.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Tertiary qualification in Hospitality or Event Management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational plans for assigned events.
• Oversee venue selection, vendor management, staffing, catering, AV and tech.
• Manage budgets and provide financial reports.
• Lead on-site event teams and contractors.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and implement improvements.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans.
• Maintain relationships with clients and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and legal regulations.
• Contribute to development of new event concepts.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Virtual collaboration

Education

Hospitality/Event Management degree

Tools

Event management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Event Operations Manager to join a remote-first team in South Africa. You will oversee strategic planning, execution, and delivery of high-profile hospitality events, coordinating across vendors, budgets, and teams from conception to completion.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in event management, exceptional organizational skills, and proficiency with event software and virtual collaboration tools.