Assistant Conferencing & Events Manager (Hotel Industry)
O'Brien Recruitment
- R Undisclosed
- Permanent Intermediate position
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Cape Town
- Posted 05 May 2026 by O'Brien Recruitment
- Expires in 34 days
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Job 2638204
About the position
We are looking for a hands-on Assistant Conferencing & Events Manager to take full operational ownership of a busy, high-volume events environment.
This is not a coordination role. This is not a sit-behind-a-laptop position. This is where you lead from the front — managing live events, directing teams, and ensuring every detail lands exactly where it should.
Please forward your CV to [Email Address Removed] or apply here directly.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading live events on the floor from setup to breakdown
- Managing teams in real time to deliver flawless service execution
- Translating bookings into clear operational plans
- Running pre-conference meetings and driving readiness
- Monitoring costs, staffing, and profitability during events
- Managing client expectations and ensuring an exceptional guest experience
- Coaching and leading teams to consistently raise the bar
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a C&E leadership role within a busy hotel or events environment
- Proven ability to run events operationally — not just coordinate them
- Strong leadership presence with the confidence to make decisions under pressure
- Solid understanding of labour, cost control, and event profitability
- Experience working with Opera (or similar systems)
- A natural ability to connect with people — from clients to casual staff
- Flexibility to work long and irregular hours when required
Desired Skills:
- Conferencing
- Cost Management
- Event Planning
- Leading Teams
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Provident Fund Contribution
- Medical Aid Contribution
O'Brien Recruitment
About the agency
O’Brien Recruitment – what is our story and who are we?
O’Brien Recruitment has assisted in connecting the right candidates with the right clients since 1997. We love what we do and we are “POWERED BY PEOPLE” – making a difference in our candidates lives and watching their careers grow and develop is the reason we are in business!
Our Permanent, Temporary and Contract Recruitment Solutions unite talent with top employers across a vast range of industries, from FMCG; Financial Services; Call Centre; Retail to Publishing; Manufacturing; Legal and Hospitality. When you deal with O’Brien Recruitment you are dealing with a team of twenty professionals who are highly capable, knowledgeable and passionate about recruitment.
We pride ourselves on the ability to give our clients and candidates a competitive edge!
We payroll over 400 temps/contractors, and on an annual basis, we place over 350 talented individuals in permanent roles in a large variety of Job Functions from A – Z!
These include: Accountants, Bookkeepers; Call Centre Agents; Debtors Clerks; Engineers; Financial Managers; Graphic Designer; Human Resources; IT Specialists; Journalists; Key Accounts Managers; Legal; Mechanical Fitters; Network Engineers; Office support staff; Portfolio/Project Administrators; Quality Assurance Managers; Receptionists; Sales Executives; Tax Consultants; Unit Trust Administrators; Villa Managers; Welders; X-Ray Testers; Yard Foremen; Zoologists.
Whether you’re progressing to the next step up the career ladder, or building a bespoke recruitment strategy to meet your wider business goals, we help professionals make valuable connections that are crucial to success.
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