Job Description

We have a terrific opportunity for a Mid-weight Event Manager with financial or professional services industry experience to join the team at a growing financial services company based in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs.
The Event Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of the company's expanding events programme.
We're looking for a dynamic candidate to take the reins overseeing the operational delivery of events and to work closely with marketing to ensure alignment with brand strategy, messaging, and business objectives.
If you have solid events experience under your belt from a financial or professional services company and a passion for perfectly curated events, this is for you. Apply today!
Note: This role works in-office 5 days a week during the probation period, after which it switches to a hybrid working model (3 days per week in-office).
Responsibilities
Event Strategy & Planning

• Own the annual events calendar in collaboration with marketing and business stakeholders.
• Translate high-level event objectives into detailed execution plans and timelines.
• Scope, plan, and manage events of varying scale, including: client events, seminars, sponsored and partnership events, webinars, internal and brand-led initiatives.

End-To-End Event Execution
Manage all logistical aspects of events, including:

• Venue sourcing and contracting
• Supplier and AV coordination
• Catering, decor, branding, and signage
• Event technology, registration, and guest management
• On-the-day coordination and troubleshooting
• Ensure events are delivered on time, on budget, and to brand standards.

Sponsorship & Partner Coordination

• Coordinate sponsorship deliverables for partner and third-party events.
• Liaise with sponsors and partners to manage expectations and deliverables.
• Expo stand build and management

Brand & Marketing Alignment

• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure all events align with brand positioning, messaging, and visual identity.
• Ensure consistency across all brands and white-label events.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Act as the central point of contact for all event-related stakeholders.
• Coordinate with internal teams, senior stakeholders, facilitators, and external suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with venues, suppliers, and service providers.
• Manage event budgets, quotes, purchase orders, and reconciliations.
• Track spend and provide post-event reporting.

Post-Event Reporting

• Conduct post-event reviews and debriefs.
• Gather feedback and insights to improve future events.
• Maintain event playbooks, templates, and best practices.

Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:

• Degree in events, marketing, hospitality, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4-5+ years' experience in event management (corporate, marketing, or brand-led events).
• Strong operational and project management skills.
• Budget management and financial tracking experience.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and solutions-focused under pressure.
• Experience supporting webinars, hybrid, or virtual events.
• Experience with event management technology and systems
• Exposure to financial services, professional services, or corporate environments.
• Understanding of brand guidelines and stakeholder management.
• Highly organised and detail oriented.
• Proactive, accountable, and execution focused.
• Comfortable working at a pace in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative and relationship driven.
• Proud owner of delivery excellence and brand experience.

If you don't have the relevant experience required for this role, please consider your application unsuccessful.
City: Cape Town
Level of Expertise: Mid
Remuneration: Negotiable
Consultant: Tamara
Reference Number: #Tam883

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