BEE Requirements: None
Salary: TCTC R430K (non-negotiable) plus perks
Job Type: Permanent and In office
Our client is looking for an energetic, experienced and service-orientated Events and Membership Manager to join its small and close-knit team to support the association’s work
It is essential that this person has the capacity to function professionally, efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced and sophisticated financial-services environment.
Non negotiables for consideration- please do not apply if you don’t meet ALL of the below criteria
- NQF Level 7 qualification. Degree or Post Grad Certificate
- 5 years’ experience in events/marketing/project management
- Basic team management experience (will be required to indirectly manage 1 resource)
- Strong Project Management skills
- Mastery of various software tools such as Zoom Webinars, Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Suitable candidates must apply with the following:
- an UPDATED copy of your CV
- Motivation letter on why you believe you are the right person for the position in WORD Format no longer than 450 words.
Your letter should include the following points:
- Demonstrate your ability to communicate well; manage events and manage a database of stakeholders;
- Provide Evidence of your detail orientation, planning and problem-solving skills;
- The skills and experience that you would bring to the team
- Your career aspirations and how this position will fit in with your plans
- Most recent salary slip
Responsibilities
Role Output: Event planning and management of all company events, company membership management and co-ordination and administrative duties related to the company’s board meetings and the annual AGM.
Manage Events
- Co-develop and execute the events plans with the CEO/Head of Operations based on strategic objectives identified by the Board.
- Oversee and manage service providers supporting events.
- Manage all events and projects using project management principles e., planning, milestones, budget management, execution, etc.
- Perform a leading role in the preparation for the annual conference, including consultations with the conference interest group, agenda development, communication with speakers, interaction with logistics service providers, support on the day of the conference.
Manage Membership (database and experience) and the Application
Process
- Manage new member queries, demonstrating a clear understanding of the company’s value offering, handling applications for memberships based on the correct processes, liaise with the membership-screening sub-committee, updating the member list on the website, issuing of invoices.
- With the support of the administrator, manage member accounts by providing administrative, professional and technical guidance on matters related to membership, the membership database, events and regulation.
- Keep a detailed record of membership applications and their status.
- Set-up and attend member meetings.
Operational Matters
- Support the board and sub-committees with initiatives, meetings and relevant documentation.
- Compile, monitor and report on company budgets relevant to this role.
- Manage relationships and contracts with service providers relevant to this role.
The ideal candidate will have the following personal qualities
- Take accountability for own work and how it impact’s the team’s outputs
- Personable, presentable and professional
- Self-motivated
- Detail orientated
- A positive, pro-active problem-solving approach
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Discretion
- Integrity and honesty
- Assertive
- Hunger for learning and personal growth
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Level of maturity to manage competing demands
- Eagerness to learn and make a positive contribution
If you have not received any feedback from us within 5 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
**By sending your CV along with other additional documents you give consent to HWR to process and retain your personal information for the current opportunity as well as for future opportunities**