Awards Manager

3 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa The Loerie Awards Full time

The Loeries, the largest and most respected brand communication award across Africa and the Middle East, is seeking an awards manager for the awards team.
We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, has good design skills and works well in a team environment. This is an mid-level role and would suit someone who has experience of managing a team. The role is based at the Loeries head office in Parktown North while potentially requiring some days to be worked from home.

Has at least 10 years' working experience in an office environment, preferably in events production and/or the advertising or brand communications industry
Has managed a team in previous roles
Is a South African citizen, or has permanent residence
Has a SA drivers licence and preferably their own vehicle
Is intelligent, hard-working, and a self-starter
Is hands-on, with the ability show initiative
Has excellent attention to detail
Is well spoken and able to communicate well in writing
Has strong Microsoft Office skills, especially with Excel
Is digital and tech savvy and able to work with online resources, including Dropbox and the Loeries own entry management system
Has experience managing and meeting production deadlines
Is used to working under pressure during critical production times

**Role and responsibilities**:
Managing the Loeries team for all awards shows under the Loeries umbrella, including but not limited to: the Loeries, Creative Circle, Bookmarks, and APA.
Managing all judging processes including
Opening/sorting entries.
Checking and processing media files and physical material.
Preparation for judging week - including cataloguing of entries, packing and shipping of all material.
Compiling and handling entry queries with the industry throughout Africa and the Middle East.
Scanning and packing entries, stationery and equipment for judging.
Assisting with set up of judging on CMS where required.
Maintaining all records, including but not limited to schedules and checklists.
Supporting Loeries creative week event production where necessary.
Assisting with event set-up and managing of judging sessions.
Developing and accurately maintaining all relevant project schedules, budgets and status reports.
Schedule meetings, complete meeting notes and update project schedules on a weekly basis and communicate changes.
Communicating major milestones, priorities, bottlenecks and other major problems, which can affect the successful running of the Loeries.
Assisting with store orders where required.

Any other secretarial/office management/administrative/supervisory/production duties that may be assigned from time to time, including answering telephones, dealing with queries, filing, guest hospitality, organising tea and refreshments, etc.

**Required**:
Proficient in the Microsoft suite of programmes
Budgeting skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Excellent communication skills
Interpersonal skills, including work well within a team and independently
Adaptability
Enthusiasm
Determination
Perseverance
Ability to work well under pressure
Organisational and administrative skills
Reliable
Resume with at least three contactable, professional


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