- Gauteng
- Salary: R16 500.00 Per Month
- Commission: % payable on every signed and completed event, once target has been reached.
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Hospitality
- Reference: Events Manager
Vacancy Details
Employer: Evermore Venue and Spa
- Follow up and convert incoming enquiries generated by marketing
- Generate your own leads through cold calling, networking, expos, and industry events
- Manage client relationships from first contact through to post-event follow-up
- Plan and oversee every event you sign — setup, coordination, and breakdown
- Be present and hands-on during events to manage delivery and resolve issues in real time
- Coordinate with other department managers to resource events correctly
- Lead, schedule, train, and manage your own team of bar, wait, and events support staff
- Maintain strict stock control across bar, kitchen, and décor with accurate record keeping
- Conduct daily and event-based cash-ups and financial reconciliations
- Ensure the venue is properly opened, closed, and secured after every event
- Uphold health, safety, and cleanliness standards throughout the property
Required Skills
- Events Management: 5 to 6 years
- Stock Control: 3 to 4 years
- Client Relationship Management: 5 to 6 years
- Sales & Business Development: 5 to 6 years
- Cold Calling & Lead Generation: 3 to 4 years
- Team Leadership & Staff Management: 3 to 4 years
- Food & Beverage / Bar Management: 3 to 4 years
- Cash Handling & Reconciliation: 3 to 4 years
- Décor Setup & Event Styling: 3 to 4 years
- CRM / Booking Systems: 3 to 4 years
Candidate Requirements
Essential (non-negotiable):
- Minimum 5 years experience in lodge, hotel, or venue management
- Valid South African ID
- Valid South African driver's licence and own reliable transport
- Sober habits
- Comfortable working evenings, weekends, public holidays, and festive season
- Solid understanding of stock control, cash handling, and financial reconciliation
- Proven sales ability including cold calling, networking, and closing
- Well presented and visually professional at all times
- Physically fit and energetic
- Self-motivated, proactive, and accountable
Preferred (advantageous):
- Relevant qualification in hospitality, events management, or business (diploma or degree)
- Strong leadership and team management experience
- Excellent client-facing communication and professional presentation
- Experience with CRM or booking systems
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