Events Manager
Somewhere
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Somewhere is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R29,600 – R46,250 ZAR. This role is suited for mid-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Events Manager
About the Company
Our client is a growing, mission-driven organization committed to creating impactful experiences that engage communities, strengthen relationships, and deliver memorable events. They are seeking a highly organized and proactiveEvents Managerto oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of live events, conferences, community initiatives, and special productions.
Role Overview
The Events Manager will be responsible for managing the complete lifecycle of events—from initial planning and logistics through on-site execution and post-event follow-up. This individual will work closely with leadership and internal teams to ensure every event reflects the organization's mission, brand, and commitment to excellence.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional project manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys coordinating multiple moving pieces, and has a passion for creating outstanding attendee experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning & Execution
* Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of live events, conferences, community activations, and special productions
Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of live events, conferences, community activations, and special productions
* Develop detailed event timelines, project plans, and execution checklists
Develop detailed event timelines, project plans, and execution checklists
* Coordinate logistics, vendors, venues, equipment, and event materials
Coordinate logistics, vendors, venues, equipment, and event materials
* Ensure all event elements are completed accurately and on schedule
Ensure all event elements are completed accurately and on schedule
* Prepare for upcoming events by confirming production details and resolving potential issues proactively
Prepare for upcoming events by confirming production details and resolving potential issues proactively
* Support on-site event execution and troubleshoot operational challenges as needed
Support on-site event execution and troubleshoot operational challenges as needed
Project & Operations Management
* Manage multiple event projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
Manage multiple event projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
* Maintain event documentation, project trackers, and planning materials
Maintain event documentation, project trackers, and planning materials
* Audit event assets and production elements to ensure readiness prior to each event
Audit event assets and production elements to ensure readiness prior to each event
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure all deliverables are completed on time
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure all deliverables are completed on time
* Track project status and communicate updates to leadership regularly
Track project status and communicate updates to leadership regularly
Marketing & Event Promotion
* Collaborate with the marketing team to promote upcoming events
Collaborate with the marketing team to promote upcoming events
* Support the execution of social media content related to events and organizational initiatives
Support the execution of social media content related to events and organizational initiatives
* Ensure event communications align with brand standards and messaging
Ensure event communications align with brand standards and messaging
* Help maximize event visibility and audience engagement across digital platforms
Help maximize event visibility and audience engagement across digital platforms
Administrative Support
* Monitor and respond to event-related communications
Monitor and respond to event-related communications
* Maintain organized event files, schedules, and documentation
Maintain organized event files, schedules, and documentation
* Coordinate meeting agendas and planning sessions
Coordinate meeting agendas and planning sessions
* Assist leadership with event reporting and operational updates
Assist leadership with event reporting and operational updates
* Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
Required Qualifications
* 2–5 years of experience in Event Management, Project Management, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field
2–5 years of experience in Event Management, Project Management, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field
* Experience planning and coordinating events from concept through execution
Experience planning and coordinating events from concept through execution
* Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
* Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Strong probl
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R29,600/month, this role is on par with the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($1,600/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Somewhere
Somewhere is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 828 open positions on Hirezar. View all Somewhere jobs →