About the company SA Youth Development Organisation. Qualifications and Experience Aligned tertiary education in Project Management and Marketing. Minimum of 3 years of experience in Project Management and Events Planning. Experience in stakeholder relations. Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and task management tools. Other traits Strong communication skills. Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Project Management [60%] Research potential project topics Develop project collateral including but not limited to proposals, brochures Participate in directing content development and project message design Determine and define project scope and objectives Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner Track project costs to meet budget Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, progress, and impact Manage deviations and crises during implementation process Attend to ad hoc client requirements timeously [Senior Private and Public stakeholders] Complete all clients required compliance and reporting procedures Manage external service providers to meet contractual deliverables Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution to ensure efficient and successful achievement of objectives/targets Monitor progress and implement adjustments as required to maintain project success Prepare and distribute programme reports to all relevant stakeholders Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement Events & Media [30%] Organizing of venue, sound, lighting, entertainment, speakers, RSVP management, catering, photography, décor, branding, event set-up and management Managing media service providers, writing, and contributing to press releases Building relationships with key players, securing coverage opportunities, managing relationship with media monitoring company New Business Support [10%] Leveraging legislature and public policy to attract business, e.g., BBBEE accreditation Keeping abreast of industry trends to identify new funding opportunities Contribute to fundraising by researching potential funders and setting up meetings for new business pitches Identify Request for Proposals (RFP) opportunities and submit aligned project applications Network: Attend business gatherings and events to meet new clientele Other : Travel within SA; must have own transport A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.
