Events and Entertainment Manager

Minimum requirements (Education and Experience) • 2-Year Diploma in Events Management or Project Management • Disaster Management Certificate • Advanced Health and Safety Certificate Work conditions and special requirements • Minimum of 10 years technical events planning and management experience for large scale events including 2 year in a management / supervisory role • Track record in acquiring of relevant entertainment content aligned to various target markets • Established network within the entertainment industry • Exposure in the gaming industry is preferred Core behavioural competencies • Planning and organising • Decision-making skills with an ability to think on your feet in unanticipated situations • Results driven • Problem solving • Attention to detail • Negotiation skills • Working with information (agreements, laws, regulations, statistics) • Customer centric • Networking and relationship building • Innovation and continuous improvement • Conflict resolution • Emotional resilience and ability to work under pressure • Influencing others • Motivating others • Controlling and directing resources • People management skills • Ability to negotiate in the best interest of the business • Team leader with a passion for entertainment who is agile and resilient to change Technical / proficiency competencies • Major events planning and management • Functionality of AV/ Sound equipment • Functionality of Lighting and stage equipment • Production Process • Assessing and diagnosing technical faults • Rigging • Entertainment industry knowledge • Entertainment Product offerings and standards • English written and verbal communication skills • Contract management • Knowledge and application of legislation relating to Safety, Health and the environment • Disaster Management act, SASREA, SAMPRA, SAMRO • Risk Management • Business and Financial Acumen • Proficient Computer Skills (MS Office / Opera/Mfiles/IFS) • Project management • Presentation skills Note: The appointment of a candidate is at Sun International's sole discretion, taking into account factors which Sun International considers relevant, including but not limited to Sun International's employment equity plan. Please note that if you have not been contacted within 14 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Please note further that by applying for this position, you consent to Sun International "processing" your "personal information" as these concepts are defined in Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 as well as to Sun International conducting various reference checks and/or confirming the accuracy of information provided by you.