Senior Events & Banqueting Lead

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a premier conference and events venue in Nelspruit to hire an Events & Banqueting Manager. You will lead a dedicated team, oversee planning, execution and delivery of corporate conferences and social celebrations, and liaise with clients.

This hybrid role balances on-site event coordination with remote administrative duties, budget control, menu planning, and collaboration with culinary, sales and frontline staff to ensure flawless service and client satisfaction in

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in events management or banqueting coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire event planning process from initial client consultation to post-event follow-up.
• Develop detailed event proposals, including timelines, budgets, and logistical arrangements.
• Liaise with clients to understand their needs and ensure all requirements are met.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to create bespoke menus and beverage packages.
• Oversee on-site event execution, ensuring seamless coordination of all services.
• Manage and mentor the banqueting and events team, ensuring high standards of service.
• Control event budgets, manage costs, and maximize profitability.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure all events comply with health, safety, and licensing regulations.
• Contribute to the sales and marketing efforts for the events department.

Job description

Placements24 partners with a premier conference and events venue in Nelspruit to hire an Events & Banqueting Manager. You will lead a dedicated team, oversee planning, execution and delivery of corporate conferences and social celebrations, and liaise with clients.

This hybrid role balances on-site event coordination with remote administrative duties, budget control, menu planning, and collaboration with culinary, sales and frontline staff to ensure flawless service and client satisfaction in