Events Consultant

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

This role is individually accountable for the establishment, implementation and management of various business incentive, recognition and motivation programs (on both regional and national basis), inclusive of sales competitions, development programs and conventions.

Key responsibilities will include amongst others the following:

Budget Control

1. Work according to and maintain a running event budget.

Strategic Event Management

1. Have an indepth understanding of the Investment and Asset Management Industry in order to be able to offer strategic input into content creation and how best to effectively deliver this content.
2. Give input into leveraging social media for events and sponsorship platforms.
3. Individually accountable for developing and implementing project plans and timelines for events.
4. Coordinate and manage logistics related to in-person and virtual events.
5. Prepare Marketing Briefs for Comms and Design.
6. Arrange Promotional Items, Corporate Gifts, Branding and Photoshoots.
7. Arrange internal conferences as required.
8. Arrange for Professional Development Points with the Financial Planning Institute and ensure client CPD records are up to date.

Personal Effectiveness

1. Accountable for service delivery through own efforts.
2. Individually accountable for managing own time, tasks and output quality.
3. Collaborates effectively with others to achieve personal results.
4. Strives to continuously improve, do things better and do things differently.
5. Accepts and lives the company values.
6. Continuous Learning Culture.

Relationship Building

1. Builds and maintains relationships with Industry Bodies, Associations, Speaker Agencies, Internal Channels and Suppliers.
2. Work with Internal Stakeholders and Executives.
3. Communicates activities and deliverables supporting the various events.

Qualifications and Experience required:

1. Matric essential.
2. Degree in Commerce/BA degree, or event management diploma.
3. Proven Eventing Experience.
4. Drivers Licence and Own Vehicle.
5. Ability to juggle numerous projects.
6. Information Monitoring.
7. Relationship Building.
8. Planning & Organising.

Closing Date

27 November 2024

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process.

Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so.

About Us

Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending.
We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.