Event Project Manager

Remuneration:	negotiable depending on experience
Location:	Johannesburg, Rosebank, Parktown North
Job level:	Mid/Senior
Own transport required:	Yes
Travel requirement:	Occasional
Type:	Permanent
Company:	Worx Group

We're growing our team

Do you have what it takes to join our high-performing team? Let's find out.

With over 20 years in the events and brand activations industries, Worx Group is what you would call a 'full-service agency' specialising in creating and facilitating unique brand experiences by embracing every part of the process – from creative and strategic development to execution and redistribution. We are about big ideas that drive strategic outcomes. 

At Worx Group, we help our clients connect with their teams and consumers, driving their strategy and enabling their brand values. We are creatives with a flair for the tactical.

Our Project Managers are primarily responsible for executing multiple events and projects in live and virtual environments. They lead support teams from initial planning to successful completion. Events include conferences, launches, award ceremonies, roadshows, activations, cocktail functions, year-ends, town halls, and more.

Non-negotiables

• A minimum of 5 years of substantial prior relevant experience is required for this role.
• Having a background in event planning and experience with project management principles and best practices will be a significant advantage to this role.
• Budget management: You will create budgets and oversee all financial aspects of the project to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Ability to balance creativity with logistics, financial planning, and vendor management duties.
• Exceptional planning skills: Ability to define project milestones and deadlines, and to coordinate internal teams and external contractors towards a successful outcome that meets goals and expectations.
• Ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously - balancing big-picture concerns like client requirements, creative/strategic direction, budget building and updating…with details like venue and contractor selection, contract negotiations, logistics planning, and effectively using resources and personnel. All whilst maintaining Worx Group’s standard of excellence and processes.
• Exceptional computer skills, and technology literacy - including (but not limited to) MS Office Suite, cloud-sharing and collaboration platforms, project management software, and AI tools. 
• Communication: Effective written and verbal communication is essential in this role as you will be collaborating with clients, internal teams, and vendors.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with extensive client service experience.
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and strong quality control skills.
• We are a dynamic and diverse team, working closely together. You must be an enthusiastic team player, equally able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and public holidays, and be comfortable working in indoor and outdoor environments depending on the nature of the events.
• Must have a driver's license and own transportation.

Skills

Please take note of the following text:

Logistics: This role involves significant logistics planning and management, so the ability to make decisions about several logistical elements is essential.

Vendor relationship management: Our vendors are a key component of our success. That's why we see and refer to them more as partners. Skills in relationship management and negotiation are vital.

Ability to thrive under high-pressure situations: The ability to rise above high-pressure constraints such as scope changes, limited resources, short timeframes, etc., and solve problems quickly and efficiently is crucial.


Apply with your:

• Resume including all the standard information
• Portfolio showcasing the key events/projects/campaigns you have worked on and the brands you have worked with, along with an unpack of your core contributions to those projects.

Place of work

Our offices are located in the Rosebank business hub. This position requires office work with occasional on-site work at venues/studios for site recce’s, set-up days, and event days., and does not offer work-from-home/hybrid arrangements.


Office hours

08:30 am-5.00 pm, Monday-Friday

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 21 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
• Extra vacation days during the December/Christmas break.
• Modern, professional, and progressive work environment with exposure to leading industry practices.

Submission deadline: 30 August 2024      

Please note: While all submissions will be reviewed, we will only contact successful candidates.

Posted on 14 Aug 10:59, Closing date 31 Aug