Senior Corporate Event Planner | Hybrid, High-Impact Events

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Performance bonuses

Social events

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Corporate Event Planner to manage a portfolio of high-impact corporate events. You will lead end-to-end planning, budgeting, vendor negotiations, and on-site execution to enhance client relationships and brand visibility.

The role requires 4+ years in corporate event planning, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with event management software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate event planning or management experience.
• Experience planning and executing events of varying size and complexity.
• Strong budget management and financial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in event management software and MS Office Suite.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, in Pretoria.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute a diverse range of corporate events from conception to completion.
• Develop event concepts, themes, and agendas with internal stakeholders and clients.
• Manage event budgets meticulously, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Source and negotiate with vendors, venues, and suppliers for best services and pricing.
• Oversee event logistics: venue, catering, A/V, transportation, staffing.
• Develop event timelines and project plans; meet deadlines.
• Coordinate event marketing and communications: invitations, registration, promotional materials.
• On-site event management and issue resolution.
• Conduct post-event analysis, gather feedback, and report ROI.

Skills

Budget management

Vendor management

Event planning

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality Management, or related field

Tools

Event management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking a Corporate Event Planner to manage a portfolio of high-impact corporate events. You will lead end-to-end planning, budgeting, vendor negotiations, and on-site execution to enhance client relationships and brand visibility.

The role requires 4+ years in corporate event planning, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with event management software and MS Office.