Senior Event Planner - Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative and organized Senior Event Planner to join our Cape Town team. You will conceptualize, plan, and execute corporate functions and high-profile social events, collaborating with clients, vendors, and internal teams to deliver unforgettable experiences.

The role requires 5+ years of event planning experience, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a track record of managing multiple events from brief to post-event analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in event planning and management.
• Proven success in planning and executing a variety of events, large and small.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of event technology, AV, and production requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and thrive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of diverse events, including budget management, vendor negotiation, and logistics coordination.
• Develop innovative event concepts and proposals tailored to client needs and strategic goals.
• Manage all aspects of event production, from initial brief to post-event analysis and reporting.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders to ensure successful event delivery.
• Oversee on-site event execution, ensuring seamless operations and a positive guest experience.
• Supervise and mentor junior event staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor negotiation

Client management

Budgeting

Team leadership

AV/ Production

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality/Marketing/PR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly creative and organized Senior Event Planner to join their dynamic team based in Cape Town . This role involves conceptualizing, planning, and executing a wide range of events, from corporate functions to high-profile social gatherings. You will be instrumental in delivering unforgettable experiences that align with client objectives and brand strategies. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses exceptional attention to detail, and has a passion for crafting unique and memorable events, working closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure flawless execution, with opportunities to work both on-site and remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of diverse events, including budget management, vendor negotiation, and logistics coordination.
• Develop innovative event concepts and proposals tailored to client needs and strategic goals.
• Manage all aspects of event production, from initial brief to post-event analysis and reporting.
• Cultivate strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders to ensure successful event delivery.
• Oversee on-site event execution, ensuring seamless operations and a positive guest experience.
• Supervise and mentor junior event staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in event planning and management.
• Proven success in planning and executing a variety of events, both large and small scale.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of event technology, AV, and production requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and thrive under pressure.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in the events industry.
• Access to exciting projects and high-profile clientele.