CMED082-2026 DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC EVENTS

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNICATION, MARKETING AND EVENTS

Division: Events Management

Section: Strategic Events

Location: Tshwane House, Pretoria Central

Reference number

CMED082-2026

Position

DIRECTOR: STRATEGIC EVENTS

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T18

Scale

R960 912,00 – R1 334 580,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R1 394 088,00 – R1 869 698,00 per annum

Job purpose

To provide strategic leadership and operational oversight in the planning, coordination, implementation and evaluation of destination events that promote tourism, enhance the City of Tshwane brand, support local economic development and strengthen partnerships with public and private stakeholders

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Events Management, Tourism Management, Communication Science, Public Administration or any other study field related to the position

Project management certification is an added advantage

At least nine years’ working experience in a corporate events management environment, of which four years should be at managerial level

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost 

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Strategic thinking skills with strong innovation capability; high emotional intelligence; ability to be professional, ethical and accountable; ability to be detail‑oriented with strong organisational capability; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects

Leadership competencies: People management and team development; strategic planning and decision-making; change and risk management; stakeholder engagement; negotiation and relationship-building

Technical competencies: Event planning and coordination; budgeting and financial management; compliance; governance and contract management; marketing; branding and tourism promotion; report writing and presentation skills; sponsorship acquisition and stakeholder mobilisation

Primary functions

Ensure that all municipal events are delivered efficiently, safely and in compliance with relevant legislation and municipal by-laws

Develop and implement destination events in the city

Align event plans with the Integrated Development Plan and tourism objectives

Provide leadership in developing a coordinated annual event calendar

Oversee planning, budgeting, execution, monitoring and evaluation of flagship municipal events (festivals, cultural events, sport events, conferences, etc)

Ensure compliance with event safety standards, risk management protocols and all relevant legislation

Coordinate logistics, service providers, permits and operational plans

Implement tourism promotion initiatives linked to municipal events

Enhance City of Tshwane brand visibility through event-related marketing

Support stakeholder and community engagement to grow event attendance

Monitor the financial performance, return on investment and cost efficiency of events

Build partnerships with provincial and national tourism bodies, sponsors, private sector partners and community organisations

Facilitate collaboration to maximise event impact and economic benefits

Prepare reports for management, committees and Council

Maintain accurate event records, performance indicators and risk registers

Ensure full compliance with municipal governance frameworks and policies

Execute generic management functions

Oversee financial functions, such as preparing and controlling budgets, verifying project expenditure, monitoring financial performance and compliance with the Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003), supply chain management procedures and cost efficiency, and maintaining the section’s asset register

SAP

S70002072

New/natural attrition

Natural attrition

Enquiries

Mmathakane Seoe (012 358 3875) or Faith Mangwegape (012 358 5350)