Senior Luxury Events Manager - Wine Estate

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation assistance

Performance-related bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Events and Functions Manager for a world-renowned wine estate near Paarl. The role requires 5+ years in luxury hospitality and the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of events—from intimate tastings to large weddings and corporate functions.

You will collaborate with culinary, beverage, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality experiences, manage budgets, and negotiate with vendors. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in event management, luxury hospitality, venue, or wine.
• Proven ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong budgeting and cost-control experience.
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a diverse portfolio of events from conception to post-event follow-up.
• Develop innovative event concepts and proposals.
• Coordinate with culinary, beverage, marketing teams to ensure flawless delivery.
• Oversee budgets, vendor negotiations, and financial reporting.
• Lead site inspections and client meetings, acting as primary contact.
• Develop and maintain event timelines, run sheets, and staffing plans.

Skills

Event management

Budget management

Vendor negotiation

Client relations

Planning & organisation

Tools

Event management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Events and Functions Manager for a world-renowned wine estate near Paarl. The role requires 5+ years in luxury hospitality and the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of events—from intimate tastings to large weddings and corporate functions.

You will collaborate with culinary, beverage, and marketing teams to deliver high-quality experiences, manage budgets, and negotiate with vendors. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.