Senior Events Incentive Manager JB5252

Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Events & Incentive Manager to join a prestigious team specializing in local and international events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, creative planning, and client relationship management, ensuring excellence in delivering memorable experiences across diverse events.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement Annuity Contribution

Uniform Allowance

Fuel Reimbursements

Cell phone Reimbursements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-5 years experience in the Events and Incentive industry.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of international and domestic travel logistics.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets across all phases of the project from quoting to final reconciliation.
• Design bespoke incentive travel programs and event experiences.
• Lead venue and destination site inspections and oversee events onsite.

Skills

Organizational skills

Management Experience

Event Planning

Negotiation

Leadership Experience

Catering

Project Management

Events Management

Marketing

Education

Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management

Event Planning

Tourism

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HubSpot

Job description

Senior Events & Incentive Manager (JB5252

RCTC per month Benefits include : Life Insurance 50 Retirement Annuity Contribution Uniform Allowance Fuel and Cell phone Reimbursements

Permanent

An exciting opportunity exists for a seasoned professional to join a wellestablished and dynamic team specializing in both local and international Events and Incentive Travel solutions. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with proven experience in endtoend project management from concept development to seamless onsite delivery. This role combines creative planning logistical and client relationship management across both the corporate events and incentives travel sectors. If you thrive in a fastpaced environment excel at building memorable experiences and have a passion for managing both events and incentive travel from start to finish we would love to hear from you.

Minimum Requirements :

Minimum of 45 years experience in the Events and Incentive industry

Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management Event Planning Tourism or a related field (advantageous)

High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a corporate environment

Strong understanding of international and domestic travel logistics

Own reliable vehicle and valid drivers license

Willingness and ability to travel both locally and internationally

Duties and Responsibilities :

Respond to briefs and RFQs with creative and strategic proposals

Design bespoke incentive travel programs and event experiences that align with client objectives

Manage budgets across all phases of the project from quoting to final reconciliation

Coordinate flights accommodations transfers and full logistical arrangements for both local and international programs

Lead venue and destination site inspections with a critical eye for quality and suitability

Oversee of multiday events conferences or incentive trips onsite and remotely

Source negotiate and manage supplier relationships ensuring service delivery meets high standards

Act as the primary point of contact for highprofile clients providing toptier service and communication

Assist guests with travel documentation including visa support and travel queries

Facilitate regular project update meetings with internal and external stakeholders

Lead internal teams and external service providers for seamless project coordination

Maintain accurate administrative records itineraries rooming lists and reconciliation documents

Manage client expectations and adapt plans under pressure always delivering polished results

Ensure brand consistency and uphold professional standards across all client interactions

Deliver creative problemsolving in highpressure situations with limited turnaround time

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs no supporting documentation is required at this point this will be requested later.

IMPORTANT : We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Marketing,Catering,Organizational skills,Hospitality Experience,Management Experience,HubSpot,Event Planning,Events Management,Project Management,Event Marketing,Leadership Experience,negotiation

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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