Job Description

NOW RECRUITING - EVENTS MANAGER!

Fancourt is the finest Leisure and Golf Resort in South Africa.
We are situated in George, in the lovely Garden Route.

Please apply online if you meet the criteria for this role, and if you are excited to join a hardworking & dynamic team.

Do you have the vision to conceptualise and create bespoke events? Fancourt is looking for an experienced Events Manager. In this capacity you will be working with the Director of Food and Beverage and potential clients to make magic happen on behalf of Fancourt.

The successful candidate will plan activations, experiences and events alongside the food and beverage and other teams on the estate. Events will be executed by the various outlets and the banqueting teams in close association and under guidance of the Events Manager.

The ideal candidate will conceptualise, sell, plan and roll out, from start to finish, a variety of on-site events. This is a job that will give you huge satisfaction when the plan comes together.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Research and create new events to be hosted at Fancourt,
• Ensure the planning and coordination before the event is flawless, so that the running of the event is smooth and seamless,
• Manage event budgets,
• Strong focus on growing the advertising knowledge and scope in terms of online footprint for events,
• Understand the complex needs of different events and how they will positively impact bottom line revenue,
• Responsible for planning all event aspects, such as venue, seating, dining, decor and coordinating event entertainment, including music, performers, and guest speakers,
• Manage and oversee events on the day of, including problem-solving, welcoming guests, directing event set-up, communicating with staff, and organizing vendors, and managing take-down,
• Communicate with the marketing team to create effective advertisements for each event,
• Create sales opportunities for future events during client liaisons and during events,
• Evaluate events success and submit reports.

The ideal candidate will be able to deliver their best work by offering:

• Heaps of passion for the industry
• Vision and Creativity
• Attention to Detail
• Organising skills
• Dependability
• Stress Tolerance & Self-Control
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Initiative
• Independence
• Analytical Thinking
• Project Management
• An understanding of the demands within the hospitality industry

The following key skills and abilities are essential to success in this role:

• English Language
• Communications and Media
• Active Listening
• Reading Comprehension
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management
• Negotiation
• Management of Financial Resources

A Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent, and valid drivers license is required. Must have excellent knowledge of MS Office and at least 2 years experience in a similar role and environment. Please note that some of these events require you to host, so your availability to work on weekends, after normal office hours and on public holidays, requires flexibility in terms of extended work hours.

If you believe you have suitable experience and qualifications, please apply online.

Application Process:
Closing date:
17 March 2024
How to apply:
You can apply online at

PLEASE NOTE:
The Companys Employment Equity Plan will be taken into consideration with all appointments. Should you not be contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful

For more information please contact:

Elsie Muller

Fancourt Hotel