Project Manager (Events) (AA/EE Candidates)

SUMMARY:
Project Manager (Events) (AA/EE Candidates)

POSITION INFO:

SA Youth Development Organisation.

• Aligned tertiary education in Project Management and Marketing.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Project Management and Events Planning.
• Experience in stakeholder relations.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and task management tools.

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.

Project Management [60%]

• Research potential project topics
• Develop project collateral including but not limited to proposals, brochures
• Participate in directing content development and project message design
• Determine and define project scope and objectives
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
• Track project costs to meet budget
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, progress, and impact
• Manage deviations and crises during implementation process
• Attend to ad hoc client requirements timeously [Senior Private and Public stakeholders]
• Complete all clients’ required compliance and reporting procedures
• Manage external service providers to meet contractual deliverables
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution to ensure efficient and successful achievement of objectives/targets
• Monitor progress and implement adjustments as required to maintain project success
• Prepare and distribute programme reports to all relevant stakeholders
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

Events & Media [30%]

• Organizing of venue, sound, lighting, entertainment, speakers, RSVP management, catering, photography, décor, branding, event set-up and management
• Managing media service providers, writing, and contributing to press releases
• Building relationships with key players, securing coverage opportunities, managing relationship with media monitoring company

New Business Support [10%]

• Leveraging legislature and public policy to attract business, e.g., BBBEE accreditation
• Keeping abreast of industry trends to identify new funding opportunities
• Contribute to fundraising by researching potential funders and setting up meetings for new business pitches
• Identify Request for Proposals (RFP) opportunities and submit aligned project applications
• Network: Attend business gatherings and events to meet new clientele

Other: Travel within SA; must have own transport

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.