Strategic Events Lead: Client & Employee Engagement

Wesbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Group is seeking an Events Lead in Johannesburg to develop and execute integrated client and employee engagement strategies across the Institutional portfolio and Global Markets. You will sponsor, design and deliver flagship events, coordinating with marketing and external suppliers to ensure premium experiences that align with business objectives.

You will own end-to-end event programs, manage complex projects with strict budgets, and lead a team while partnering with senior

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in marketing, client engagement, events or experiential marketing.
• Experience leading large-scale, high-profile client and employee engagement initiatives.
• Knowledge of B2B marketing and corporate banking environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of flagship client and employee engagement events across the Institutional segment.
• Develop integrated engagement strategies aligned to business objectives and brand priorities.
• Manage budgets, timelines, governance and stakeholder communication for multiple events.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sponsorship, Communications and Research to maximise impact and ROI.
• Mentor the Events team and drive capability building and best practices.

Skills

Client engagement

Event leadership

Strategic thinking

Budget management

Education

Marketing/Communications degree

Job description

FirstRand Group is seeking an Events Lead in Johannesburg to develop and execute integrated client and employee engagement strategies across the Institutional portfolio and Global Markets. You will sponsor, design and deliver flagship events, coordinating with marketing and external suppliers to ensure premium experiences that align with business objectives.

You will own end-to-end event programs, manage complex projects with strict budgets, and lead a team while partnering with senior