Events Manager
Virgin Active South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 16 March 2026 - Closing Date 20 March 2026

Job Details

Job Description

Your Purpose...
  • Is to “change people’s lives for the better through wellness”;
  • We deliver social wellness experiences that enable people to meet their personal wellness goals, through holistic physical, mental nutritional and social wellbeing.
  • We are looking for an experienced Events Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and operational delivery of events across a multi-site organization. The role sits within the Marketing team based in Cape Town and is responsible for translating marketing strategies into high-quality, well-executed events that drive brand engagement and commercial outcomes.
  • This role is heavily focused on execution, logistics, vendor management, and cross-site coordination, ensuring events are delivered consistently, on time, and within budget.

Your Duties and Responsibilities...

Event Planning & Execution
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute events across multiple locations including launches, activations, community events, and internal functions.
  • Develop event timelines, run sheets, and operational plans for each event.
  • Manage on-site event delivery, ensuring smooth execution and troubleshooting when needed.

 

Multi-Site Coordination

  • Work with site managers and local teams to plan and implement events aligned with marketing campaigns.
  • Ensure consistent event standards and brand experience across all locations.
  • Manage event calendars across sites to avoid clashes and maximize impact.

 

Vendor & Supplier Management

  • Source and manage external vendors including venues, production, catering, equipment hire, and entertainment.
  • Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
  • Oversee logistics including setup, breakdown, transport, and staffing.

 

Budget & Operations

  • Develop and manage event budgets and track spend.
  • Ensure events are delivered within budget and with strong ROI.
  • Manage procurement and approval processes.

 

Marketing Collaboration

  • Work closely with the Marketing team and business stakeholders to align events with campaign objectives.
  • Coordinate event marketing materials, branding, and promotional activity.
  • Provide feedback and post-event reporting on performance.

 

Reporting & Evaluation

  • Track event performance including attendance, engagement, and marketing impact.
  • Produce post-event reports and insights to improve future events.
Our Minimum Requirements...

We can’t live without…

  • 4–7+ year’s experience in event management or event operations
  • Proven experience executing large-scale or multi-site events
  • Strong logistics, project management, and vendor coordination skills
  • Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
  • Experience working within marketing teams or brand activations
  • Strong budgeting and operational planning skills
  • Willingness to travel between sites and work events when required
  • Willingness to work after hours as required
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • Strong operational mindset
  • Calm under pressure during live events
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
  • Problem-solver with strong execution ability

 

Core Interpersonal Skills:

  • Emotional Intelligence- proven ability to anticipate the needs of others before they are voiced
  • Active Listening- Able to genuinely hear concerns with the ability to defuse tense situations and ensuring members and staff feel heard and valued
  • Cultural Awareness and Fluency- understand international norms, etiquette and diverse backgrounds to provide a welcoming environment for our international and VIP members
  • Empathy – be able to understand, or and be aware of, someone else’s feelings especially during stressful situations, such as travel delays or billing disputes

 

Operational & leadership Skills Required:

  • Attention to Detail, noticing the small things
  • Resilience and Composure, be able to remain calm and optimistic under extreme pressure, during peak or periods or system failures
  • Problem solving and conflict resolution – be able to turn challenges into opportunities by thinking and acting quickly to resolve issues before they impact a member’s experience
  • Adaptability: be flexible to handle unpredictable shifts in processers, resource changes, last minute VIP guest arrivals, or sudden changes in event plans.
  • Relatability – the capacity to connect with diverse stakeholders across all backgrounds
  • Situational Awareness – constantly monitoring the environment to identify members who need support or help
  • Curiosity- the ability to seek out and transform standard transactions into personalised stories and memorable experiences
  • Time Management – the ability to efficiently meet stringent deadlines while maintaining a relaxed and unhurried demeanor for guests.
  • Digital Fluency – must be proficient in new age technology and systems