SENIOR MANAGER: MARKETING AND EVENTS- FIVE (5) YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,413,000 - 1,727,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government invites applications for a Senior Manager: Marketing and Events on a five-year fixed-term contract. The role leads strategic marketing, brand positioning, and major international investment events.

The successful candidate will drive multi-platform marketing, oversee high-profile conferences, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure regulatory compliance and ROI across campaigns.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree or NQF8 in Event Management, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Communications Management or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification or certifications in Digital Strategy is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an integrated marketing and events strategy aligned with objectives.
• Lead advanced event management for high-profile conferences, expos, and summits.
• Oversee venue procurement, catering, AV setups, VIP transport, and on-site execution.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to assess ROI and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with public sector regulations and obtain necessary permits.

Skills

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Marketing strategy

Brand management

Education

Postgraduate degree or NQF8

Job description

SENIOR MANAGER: MARKETING AND EVENTS- FIVE (5) YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT WITH THREE MONTHS

• Reference Number : Refs/057198
• Directorate : MARKETING AND EVENTS
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : PATERSON GRADE D5, SALARY R1 569 711.00 TOTAL COST OF EMPLOYMENT PER ANNUM)
• Enquiries : Only queries can be forward to – [e-mail]

Requirements :

• Education: Postgraduate degree or NQF Level 8 qualification in Event Management, Marketing Management, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Communications Management or a related field. A post-graduate qualification or certifications in Digital Strategy will be an added advantage. Experience: 8 –10 years of progressive experience in marketing and events management, with at least 3–5 years in a senior management or strategic specialist role.

Duties :

• Strategic Planning & Brand Positioning. Develop and implement an integrated marketing and events strategy aligned with the GGDA's economic development objectives. Serve as the head digital marketing strategist, mapping out multi-platform frameworks to optimize brand presence, drive inbound investment leads, and track ROI. Drive initiatives to elevate the organization’s brand equity, market positioning, and corporate identity across all public and private sector touchpoints. Lead the development, segmentation, and management of the agency's executive stakeholder database. Advanced Event Management and Execution. Apply advanced event management methodologies to design and deliver high-stakes international investment conferences, trade expos, and high-profile stakeholder summits. Supervise complex event logistics, including premium venue procurement, catering, cutting-edge audiovisual setups, and VIP transportation protocols. Oversee on-site event execution directly, ensuring seamless operations, strict adherence to timelines, and rapid problem-solving. Conduct rigorous post-event evaluations to assess financial performance, stakeholder satisfaction, and success against core strategic objectives. Event Compliance. Manage advanced event management contract workflows, including drafting specifications, negotiating terms, and strictly monitoring service providers (agencies, venues, technical crews) to protect the GGDA. Ensure total compliance with public sector regulations obtain all necessary municipal, safety, JOC and event-specific permits. Marketing, Promotion & Channel Specialisation. Lead high-impact marketing campaigns to spotlight GGDA’s programs, major economic projects, and provincial achievements. Act as an advanced marketing channel specialist, choosing, measuring, and tuning specific platforms (PR, LinkedIn, programmatic advertising, search, and physical collateral, SEO channel strategist) for maximum reach. Collaborate with internal creative teams and external agencies to produce compelling, highly targeted marketing collateral. Develop and maintain rigorous project management plans, toolkits, and execution checklists for all marketing workflows.

Preference will be given to people with disabilities, women, and previously disadvantaged individuals to promote Employment Equity within the group.

Employer : Department of Economic Development

Location : GAUTENG GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Closing Date : 06-11-2026