At VUKA Group, we are a leading events and media company dedicated to creating platforms that drive transformation and innovation across Africa.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Events Manager to join our Smarter Mobility Africa team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organising, and executing high-impact events that bring together key stakeholders in the mobility sector. You will play a crucial role in driving the success of our events, from strategic planning through to on-the-ground execution. This position reports to the Senior Portfolio Director.
The successful candidate will align to Vuka’s core values:
- Listen
- Understand
- Relate
- Create
- Collaborate
Key Responsibilities: - Leadership and Team Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team, fostering a positive and productive work environment that encourages professional growth and teamwork.
- Event Strategy and Planning: Develop and build out a portfolio of integrated touch points in the African mobility sector.
- Project Management: Manage the entire event lifecycle, including timelines, budgets, and logistics, ensuring seamless execution.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with sponsors, partners, and exhibitors to create valuable experiences and maintain strong relationships.
- Content Development: Work with speakers and content creators to design engaging and impactful event agendas that drive meaningful discussions.
- Marketing Coordination: Collaborate with the marketing team to promote events, including digital marketing campaigns, social media, and PR efforts.
- Vendor Management: Source and negotiate with vendors, including venues, catering, AV suppliers, and other service providers.
- Onsite and Virtual Management: Lead the onsite event team, ensuring smooth event operations, or manage virtual/hybrid event platforms when needed.
- Post-Event Analysis: Analyse event performance, gather feedback, and provide insights to continually improve future events.
Qualifications and Attributes: - Proven experience as an Events Manager, ideally within the mobility, sustainability, or tech sectors.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficient in event management software and virtual event platforms.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
- Passion for sustainable mobility and interest in driving positive change in Africa.
What We Offer: - Opportunity to be part of a team that is shaping the future of mobility in Africa.
- Independent management – great deal of autonomy to strategise and deliver events annually.
- A collaborative and dynamic work environment with growth opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The chance to work on impactful projects that make a real difference.
Since we are only recruiting exceptional team members, we have a very thorough recruitment process consisting of the following processes:
- Introduction video submission via our application platform and submission of CV.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email to do a two hour psychometric test to determine inherent abilities and predict candidates fit to the role. Four best candidates will be shortlisted for the next step.
- First Screening interview. Two candidates to be shortlisted to proceed to the next step.
- Face-to-face interview with Group Director and relevant team members.
- Final Interview with CEO and FCO might be required.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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