Events Specialist - Midrand

SUMMARY:
Role Overview
The Events Specialist is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of all events within a designated property precinct and its broader portfolio. This includes large-scale public activations, corporate functions, internal engagements, and sponsored events. The role requires strong project management skills, creative flair, and a deep understanding of current event trends and best practices.
Working across multiple teams and external service providers, the Events Specialist ensures every event aligns with brand objectives, drives engagement, and delivers memorable experiences while managing budgets and timelines efficiently.
 
Key Responsibilities
Event Strategy & Planning

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver all precinct events including commercial activations, internal functions, and public initiatives.
• Develop event concepts in alignment with brand strategy and audience engagement goals.
• Build comprehensive event plans including scheduling, budgeting, logistics, and vendor engagement.

• Manage all pre-event, on-site, and post-event logistics and coordination.
• Oversee supplier and contractor performance, ensuring service level agreements are met.
• Monitor event quality, attendee experience, and brand visibility.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and municipal regulations.

• Manage the delivery of sponsorship rights and activations in line with contractual obligations.
• Liaise with internal departments, tenants, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure successful collaborations.
• Support broader marketing and stakeholder engagement strategies through events.

• Assist in coordinating community-facing and CSR events in support of associated foundations.
• Support internal team initiatives and assist in event planning related to social impact.

• Research and propose creative concepts based on current event trends.
• Analyse post-event data and compile reports with insights and recommendations.
• Maintain an event calendar and ensure data-driven improvements for future events.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements

• Degree in Events Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Hospitality, or related field.
• Relevant project management qualification or certification.
• NQF Level 7 qualification aligned with the occupational level of the role.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing end-to-end event delivery across both public and corporate environments.
• Experience with sponsorship activation and community initiatives is essential.

• Excellent project and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple events concurrently.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead event teams on-site.
• Creative thinker with a deep understanding of experiential and engagement-driven event design.
• Effective communicator, both written and verbal.
• Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills.
• Proficient in budgeting, vendor negotiation, and reporting on event ROI.
• Adaptable, proactive, and solutions-oriented under pressure.