Deputy Director: Events Management

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REF NO: DOE02/10/2026 REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate recognized (3 -year) undergraduate NQF level 6/7 in Events Management, Business Administration/ Management, Communications, Project Management, Public Relations or any related field as recognised by SAQA. 3 - 5 years at Assistant Director lev el in Event Coordination environment. Experience in Protocol, Communications and Stakeholder Coordination will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license. Skills: Project Management. Applied Strategic Thinking. Applied technology. Budgeting and Financial Management. Communication and Information Management. Citizen Focus and Responsiveness Strategic Management. Develop Others. Financial Management. Diversity Management. Impact and Influence Networking and Building Bonds. Managing Interpersonal Conflict s & Resolving problems. Planning and Organising Team Leadership. Communications Problem Solving and Decision Making. Knowledge: Coordination of events. Legislative frameworks that govern the Public Service SASREA, Security Standards, PFMA and financial com pliance expertise, Public Service Regulation, Constitution of South Africa and other relevant acts, policies and regulations. Understanding of service level agreements and contracts. Familiarity with corporate Identity (CI) and branding standards. Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage. DUTIES: Manage the development and maintenance of the event management framework and instruments. Manage the provision of logistical arrangements for departmental events. Manage formal interaction and liaison with other event role players, inclusive of security and protocol personnel. Manage the provisioning of advice on the design of the marketing tools. Coordinate research of venues, suppliers and contractors for events. Manage the coordination of suppliers and all event logistics. Manage all pre-event planning and drills. Oversee the dismantling and removal of event and clearance of the venue. Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager. Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential provide the necessary guidance and support and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities. Ensure timeous development and implementation of Work Plans and Personal Development Plans (PDP’s) for all subordinates. Manage daily employee performance and ensure timely Performance Assessments of all subordinates. Ensure management, maintenance and safekeeping of assets. SALARY: R932 292 – R1 098 195 per annum (Level 11) , (an all -inclusive salary package), structured as follows: Basic salary – 70% of package; State contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund – 13% of basic salary. The remaining flexible portion may be structured in terms of the applicable remuneration rules. CENTRE: Zwelitsha ENQUIRIES: Mr. ZZ Mnqanqeni Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, e-mail: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za

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