Assistant Manager: Conference Centre at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To manage, supervise, prepare, and assist with audio-visual equipment and related aids, logistical support of events, conferences, as well as maintenance of all facilities, equipment, and venues under the department's control and coordination of all discussions;
• To provide support service to the Manager (Coordinator): Conference Centre in terms of operational activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant National 3-Year Diploma: A Diploma in Events Management, Facilities Management, or Engineering with at least 3 years of proven experience, OR Grade 12 Qualification with a minimum of 5 years of proven experience.

Minimum Proven experience:

• Facilities Management;
• Events Management;
• Modern Audiovisual Technology;
• Client engagement at all levels;
• Administrative Experience;
• Management Experience.
• Valid Driver’s License 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Knowledge of Expo and Exhibition Setup;
• Knowledge of Project Management (Event Planning);
• Knowledge of Safety and First Aid;
• Knowledge of Facilities Management;
• Knowledge Customer Engagement at All Levels;
• Audiovisual Technical Skills;
• General Technical Experience with Modern Audiovisual Teaching Aids and Audio Equipment;
• Team Player.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Safety and first aid experience and awareness;
• Willingness to work and irregular hours when needed;
• Advanced technical and computer skills;
• Multilingualism (English/ Afrikaans and any other language);
• Advanced Audiovisual Technology;
• Project Management;
• Property Management;
• Coordinating and Execution of Large Events.