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JHB – Northern Suburbs |
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#JHB001622/SB |
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Ad Talent |
A Communications and Events agency, based in Sandton, has a vacancy for an experienced Events Director with 8 – 10 years management experience in the events industry.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Leadership:
&• Participate with the Executive team in developing a vision and strategic plan to
guide the organisation
&• Identify, assess, and inform the Executive team of internal and external issues that
affect the organisation
&• Act as a professional advisor to the Managing Director on all aspects of
the organisation’s activities
&• Encourage, foster and manage effective team work in the department
&• Oversee and track the department’s performance
&• Represent the organization at body industry related functions and events
Operational planning and management:
&• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work
towards the strategic direction of the organization
&• Ensure that the operation of the department meets the expectations of its clients
&• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the department
&• Ensure that personnel, client, and management files are securely stored and
privacy/confidentiality is maintained
&• Provide the Executive team with quarterly and annual reports of the department
&• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the department’s
systems and structures, ensuring quality is not compromised
&• Ensure that the caliber of clients serviced by the events team contribute to the
organization’s mission and reflect the priorities of the Managing Director.
&• Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the department and to maintain or improve
quality.
&• Oversee the planning, implementation, execution, and evaluation of special
projects.
&• Oversee and manage all client and supplier relations.
&• Attend and be present at all onboarding/briefing meetings with new clients.
&• Ensure the organization’s brand is marketed and visible in the market place.
Human resources planning and management:
&• Determine staffing requirements for the department
&• Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and
practices including the development of job description for all staff
&• Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all
appropriate legislation and regulations
&• Recruit, interview and select staff that have the right technical and personal
abilities to help further the organisation’s mission
&• Ensure that all staff receives an orientation to the organization and that
appropriate training is provided
&• Implement a performance management process for all staff which includes
monitoring the performance of staff on an on-going basis and conducting an
annual performance review
&• Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance
&• Discipline staff when necessary using appropriate techniques; release staff when
necessary using appropriate and legally defensible procedures
Financial planning and management:
&• Work with staff and the Managing Director to prepare a comprehensive annual
strategy and set financial targets
&• Work with the Business Development Manager on a database to grow the client
base of the department and reach financial targets set
&• Retain and grow existing clients
&• Participate in the financial management of the department
&• Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the Managing Director
&• Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed in
financial planning by complying with the organization’s financial models and
mandates
&• Administer the funds of the department according to the approved budget and
monitor the monthly cash flow of the department
&• Provide the Managing Director with comprehensive, regular reports on the
revenues and expenditure of the department
&• Ensure that the organization complies with all legislation covering taxation and
withholding payments
&• Involve the staff on the departments’ monthly, quarterly and annual financial
targets and steer the performance to reach the target
Posted on 01 Sep 16:43
Ad Talent
We are niched in the communications industry with offices in Johannesburg and Cape Town from where we service all of South Africa, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the rest of the world. Our portfolios include Digital, Creative and Client Service in Advertising, Marketing, Media, Public Relations and Corporate Communications.
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