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Event Manager

Event Manager

Recruitment Matters Africa (Pvt) LtdJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
1 day ago
Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Head of Events who will be a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s events strategy to drive brand strength, culture, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Recipients of Work : Events, Public Relations, and Marketing teams

Primary Objective :

  • Provide direction and oversight across the full events portfolio while developing and empowering a high-performing team.
  • Ensure every event contributes to the broader business objectives, reputation, industry awareness, and growth ambitions.
  • Deliver events that perform beyond operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Development :

  • Define and implement the medium to long-term events strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Translate business priorities into a cohesive annual events roadmap balancing innovation, impact, and ROI.
  • Provide strategic advice to leadership on event opportunities that strengthen brand positioning, client engagement, and market differentiation.
  • Lead, inspire, and develop the events team, setting clear objectives and fostering professional growth.
  • Build and maintain strong senior stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor for all event-related matters.

    • Event Portfolio Oversight :

  • Oversee planning and execution of large-scale, high-impact events.
  • Set standards for event design, guest experience, and stakeholder outcomes, ensuring consistency, quality, and brand alignment.
  • Approve budgets, negotiate contracts, and monitor financial performance to ensure measurable ROI.
  • Introduce innovative event concepts, technologies, and formats.
  • Ensure operational excellence in logistics, compliance, and on-site management.

    • Performance, Measurement & Innovation :

  • Establish KPIs and success measures for all events; report on ROI, outcomes, and lessons learned.
  • Lead post-event evaluations and stakeholder debriefs to continuously improve delivery.
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and improvement within the events team.

    • Event Management & Oversight :

  • Provide strategic leadership for the annual events calendar, ensuring alignment with business, stakeholder, and client objectives.
  • Oversee the end-to-end event process : concept development, budgeting, planning, logistics, execution, and evaluation.
  • Review and approve event plans and budgets prepared by the team.
  • Champion innovation in formats, delivery methods, and engagement approaches to elevate impact and attendee experience.
  • Ensure operational excellence in logistics and proactively manage risks.

    • Financial Management & Supplier Oversight :

  • Own the events budget with accurate forecasting, cost control, and financial accountability.
  • Oversee preparation and management of event costings; review and approve budgets.
  • Lead supplier and vendor relations to secure competitive pricing, quality service, and favorable terms.
  • Monitor and report on event expenditure, highlighting efficiencies and improvement opportunities.
  • Provide guidance on balancing financial discipline with creativity and innovation.

    • Reporting & Strategic Insights :

  • Provide regular reports to senior leadership on event performance, budgets, ROI, and alignment to strategic objectives.
  • Analyse event data, financial performance, and attendee feedback to inform future strategies.
  • Represent the events function in operational and leadership meetings, maintaining transparency and proactive decision-making.
  • Maintain a dashboard of event metrics for ongoing monitoring and executive review.

    • Stakeholder Engagement :

  • Engage internal stakeholders to clarify event objectives and align outcomes with business priorities.
  • Represent the events function at senior leadership level, providing strategic insights and updates.
  • Ensure effective communication and coordination across departments to maintain a seamless stakeholder experience.

    • Governance & Compliance :

  • Ensure all events comply with health, safety, legal, and insurance requirements.
  • Uphold organizational values and leadership principles, embedding them in team behaviors and event delivery.
  • Oversee governance processes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and integrity across all events.

    • Behavioural Expectations

  • Demonstrate professionalism and respect in interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Lead by example in alignment with organizational values : Inspire, Innovate, Improve .
  • Inspire : Motivate creativity and enthusiasm within the team and among stakeholders.
  • Innovate : Encourage experimentation, embrace change, and seek new solutions.
  • Improve : Continuously refine processes, enhance skills, and pursue excellence.

    • Communication :

  • Collaborate effectively with various departments to ensure timely and clear communication.

    • Leadership :

  • Exhibit strong leadership attributes consistently across all aspects of work.

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