Events Manager; CPT

This exciting opportunity is available in our Corporate Communication Department at Head Office in Cape Town, Western Cape to fulfil an Events Manager position.

We are seeking a motivated, detail‑driven individual with a true passion for the world of events management. This role calls for someone who thrives on creativity, precision, and collaboration—an individual who takes pride in delivering memorable experiences that leave a lasting impression. You will play a key role in conceptualizing, planning, and executing impactful events across both national and regional platforms, ensuring each initiative aligns with our brand vision and organizational goals.

• To provide a comprehensive events management service in relation to the smooth running of various Santam initiatives embarked on by the organisation, while managing a team of events managers and co‑ordinators.
• Management of the events team and hands on involvement of events at an experiential level.
• Budget management, ensuring adherence to budget.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders e.g. suppliers, EXCO etc.

• Relevant Qualification in Events Management/similar (recommended)
• 10+ years’ experience managing large scale internal and external brand experiential events within a large financial services or FMCG concern
• 5+ Experience in managing a team

• Computer literate (MS Office package)
• Excellent project management skills
• Solid understanding of events processes, protocol and legalities
• Attention to detail
• Building networks and good relationships
• Goal setter and prioritise
• Delivery/results orientated
• Solid team management

• Working with People
• Leading and Supervising
• Coaching and Development
• Client Delight
• Adapting and responding to Change
• Deciding and initiating action
• Performance under pressure
• Planning and Organising
• Problem solving
• Negotiating and getting agreement
• Oral communication