Job Description

Our client in the Corporate Event Managers & Incentive Travel sector are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join their team and focusing on both the domestic and international markets. (M.I.C.E – Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Events department.

Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
•    Perform all skills necessary to book and arrange functions such as Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events from the conceptualization of the project to the execution, including but not limited to:
•    Conceptualization of an RFQ/brief including creative concept
•    Creating exciting and out of the box itineraries for events & incentives
•    Supplier management such as requesting quotes, negotiating best possible rates and maintaining supplier relationships 
•    Budget management from start of project to project reconciliation as financial management of each project
•    Guest relations such as providing visa assistance, breakaway/extension assistance and ensuring queries are managed on time
•    Flight, accommodation, and transportation logistics management for all projects – Experience with flight management beneficial
•    Client management such as maintaining professional relations, assisting with additional queries, regular status meetings and ability to communicate with high level stakeholders 
•    Conduct site inspections at proposed destinations & venues 
•    Independently execute projects of various size in-person & remotely as required
•    Manage a small team on bigger projects cohesively 
•    Administration management – Strong administration skills are a must
•    Internal stakeholder management such as the ability to work with other departments inside the company
•    Travel – this position does require international and local travel

To apply, please email your updated CV to me in Word format along with a copy of your qualification, ID, drivers, reference letters or contactable referees and a profile picture of yourself to cvs4belinda@therecruiters.co.za
Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be considered for this position

Requirement

Minimum requirements:
•    4 – 5 years’ experience within the Events or Incentive Industry
•    Tertiary Qualification 
•    Microsoft Office – MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint
•    English – Corporate communication (written & verbal)
•    Email etiquette 
•    Excellent organizational and time management skills
•    Professional character and manner
•    Creative, innovative with excellent problem-solving skills
•    The ability to meet pressurised deadlines is essential
•    Self-disciplined
•    Own reliable transportation is a requirement.