Events Manager
OFO Code: 333201
Last checked 3 October 2026
1. Occupation identity
- OFO code
- 333201
- Occupation
- Events Manager
- Classification
- OFO 2021
- Major group
- TECHNICIANS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
- Unit group
- 3332 · Conference and Event Planners
Official description
Conference and event planners organize and coordinate services for conferences, events, functions, banquets and seminars.
More official OFO detail
Specialisations: Trade Fair Manager, Destination Manager, Function Planner, Social/Life Cycle Coordinator, Wedding Planner, Exhibition Organiser, Exhibition Director, Marketing Campaign Organiser, Event Planner, Conference and Event Organizer, Functions Manager, Conference Planner
- Negotiating the type and costs of services to be provided within budget
- Responding to inquiries concerning services provided and costs for room and equipment hire, catering and related services
- Overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders
- Arranging and coordinating services, such as, conference facilities, catering, signage, displays, audiovisual and computer equipment, accommodation, transport and social events, for participants, logistical arrangements for presenters
- Meeting with clients to discuss their needs and outlining package options to meet these needs
- Promoting conferences, conventions and trade shows to potential customers
- Organizing registration of participants
2. Demand status
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3. Salary evidence
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7. Industry, sector and provincial context
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10. Sources for this page
- DHET Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO 2021) · Planned
- DHET Occupations in High Demand · Planned
- Critical Skills List · Planned
- QCTO qualifications and occupational certificates · Planned
- Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey · Planned
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