Assistant Director: Events Management at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ national diploma (NQF level 6) in Public Relations, Communication/ Marketing/ Hospitality Management/ Project Management or related qualification. Public management and/or post-school education and training experience will be advantageous. A valid driver’s license is a requirement. A minimum of three (3) years relevant event management experience with at least three (3) years’ work experience at a supervisory or management role. 

DUTIES :

• Planning NSF events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the NSF events calendar inclusive of own, partner and industry events. Proactively make recommendations to enhance the success of NSF events and/or participation in stakeholder events. Participate in the budget planning processes and ensure adherence to approved budget and budget items.
• Coordinate branding requirements for internal and external events. Provide relevant specifications for events towards the sourcing of venues and procurement of event management service providers. Manage sourced personnel (professional MCs, audio-visual technicians, caterers and waiters etc.) including setting up and strike down activities. Coordinate all event operations and maintaining a stakeholder liaison role. Lead promotional activities for the event. Identify event risks and implement mitigation measures and resolve any challenges which may affect the successful delivery of events. Administer event feedback surveys, analyse event successes and prepare reports. Extensive travel. The position forms of the Directorate: Public Relations and Communication based in Pretoria and involves extensive travel nationwide.