Assistant Manager: Conference Centre

3 weeks ago


Pretoria, South Africa University of Pretoria Full time

**UP Professional and Support**:
DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

ASSISTANT MANAGER: CONFERENCE CENTRE

PEROMNES POST LEVEL: 09- The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development._

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- To manage, supervise, prepare, and assist with audio-visual equipment and related aids, logístical support of events, conferences, as well as maintenance of all facilities, equipment, and venues under the department's control and coordination of all discussions;
- To provide support service to the Manager (_Coordinator_): Conference Centre in terms of operational activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- ** Relevant National 3-Year Diploma**: A Diploma in Events Management, Facilities Management, or Engineering with at least 3 years of proven experience, **OR **Grade 12 Qualification with a minimum of 5 years of proven experience.
- Minimum Proven experience:

- Facilities Management;
- Events Management;
- Modern Audiovisual Technology;
- Client engagement at all levels;
- Administrative Experience;
- Management Experience.
- Valid Driver’s License

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

- Knowledge of Expo and Exhibition Setup;
- Knowledge of Project Management (_Event Planning_);
- Knowledge of Safety and First Aid;
- Knowledge of Facilities Management;
- Knowledge Customer Engagement at All Levels;
- Audiovisual Technical Skills;
- General Technical Experience with Modern Audiovisual Teaching Aids and Audio Equipment;
- Team Player.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

- Safety and first aid experience and awareness;
- Willingness to work and irregular hours when needed;
- Advanced technical and computer skills;
- Multilingualism (_English/ Afrikaans and any other languag_e);
- Advanced Audiovisual Technology;
- Project Management;
- Property Management;
- Coordinating and Execution of Large Events.

The annual remuneration package will be commensurate with the incumbent’s level of appointment, as determined by UP policy guidelines. UP subscribes to the BESTMED and UMVUZO medical aid schemes and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.
- A comprehensive CV;
- Certified copies of qualifications;

CLOSING DATE: 13 November 2024

ENQUIRIES: Ms Cheryl Nieuwoudt, Tel: (012) 420 2217(_Job related)_

Ms Alinah Molebatsi, Tel: (012) 420 2340 (_Remuneration)_
- The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity._- The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions._



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