This vacancy has closed. It closed on 13 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - EVENTS MANAGEMENT
Department of Higher Education and Training
Branch: Skills Development Component: National Skills Fund – PR & COMMS
- Reference number
- NSF 21/07/2026
- Salary
- R487 197 per annum. (Level 9)
- Centre
- Pretoria
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 13 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate bachelor’s degree/ national diploma (NQF level 6) in Public Relations, Communication/ Marketing/ Hospitality Management/ Project Management or related qualification. Public management and/or post-school education and training experience will be advantageous. A valid driver’s license is a requirement. A minimum of three (3) years relevant event management experience with at least three (3) years’ work experience at a supervisory or management role. Portfolio submitted demonstrating relevant experience. Process competencies: Be professional, highly motivated, initiative and critical thinker who will be able to gather and analyse information skilfully. Have excellent interpersonal skills. Have excellent organizational and planning skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Have sense of urgency and ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems in a timely manner. Be able to work independently and as part of a team and also work well under pressure. Excellent telephone etiquette. Have project management skills. Have effective oral and written communication skills Good office management skills. Be able to handle confidential matters and has integrity and is trustworthy. Knowledge: Good understanding of protocol and security measures. Good computer knowledge. Good knowledge of travel and subsistence procedures. Good understanding of Public Service Regulatory Framework.
Duties
Planning NSF events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the NSF events calendar inclusive of own, partner and industry events. Proactively make recommendations to enhance the success of NSF events and/or participation in stakeholder events. Participate in the budget planning processes and ensure adherence to approved budget and budget items. Coordinate branding requirements for internal and external events. Provide relevant specifications for events towards the sourcing of venues and procurement of event management service providers. Manage sourced personnel (professional MCs, audio-visual technicians, caterers and waiters etc.) including setting up and strike down activities. Coordinate all event operations and maintaining a stakeholder liaison role. Lead promotional activities for the event. Identify event risks and implement mitigation measures and resolve any challenges which may affect the successful delivery of events. Administer event feedback surveys, analyse event successes and prepare reports. Extensive travel. The position forms of the Directorate: Public Relations and Communication based in Pretoria and involves extensive travel nationwide.
Enquiries
Mr D Moyane Tel No: (012) 943 3105 / Ms C Els (012) 943 3250 / Ms B Setuki (012) 943 3161
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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