Events managers and organisers manage, organise and coordinate business conferences, exhibitions, concerts and similar events.

Entry Reqirements

Honours, Bachelor's degree

Typical Tasks

• Ensures that Health and Safety and other statutory regulations are met.
• Liaises closely with venue staff to ensure smooth running of the event.
• Plans work schedules, assigns tasks, and co-ordinates the activities of designers, crafts persons, technical staff, caterers and other events staff.
• Allocates exhibition space to exhibitors.
• Develops proposal for the event, and presents proposal to client.
• Discusses conference and exhibition requirements with clients and advises on facilities.

Desired Skills

Active Listening, Speaking, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Active Learning, Mathematics, Learning Strategies, Science