Description:
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Events & Tents Operations Manager based in Somerset West, Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in event operations, tented events, logistics, or a related operational field, with proven experience managing teams in high-pressure environments. You will be responsible for overseeing large-scale and high-end events, ensuring operational excellence, safety compliance, and seamless on-site execution. Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with hands-on experience with stretch tents, marquees, staging, rigging, or other temporary structures. A valid South African driver’s license (Code B minimum) is required. A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your applicationEMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Operations
BASIC SALARY : R25 000.00 + Benefits
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in event operations, tented events, logistics, or a related operational field
- Proven experience managing teams in high-pressure environments
- Strong operational planning and organisational skills
- Excellent leadership and communication abilities
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Calm, decisive, and solutions-driven under pressure
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and during peak event periods
- Physically capable of being present and active on-site when required
- Professional, reliable, and accountable
- Strong work ethic with a hands-on management approach
- Valid South African driver’s license (Code B minimum; EB/C1 advantageous)
- Direct experience with stretch tents, marquees, staging, rigging, or large temporary structures
- Knowledge of South African event safety and compliance requirements
- Experience in large-scale or high-end events
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
DUTIES:
Operational Management:
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee all tented and event installations and breakdowns.
- Ensure events are delivered on time, within scope, and to required quality standards.
- Anticipate and resolve operational challenges on-site.
Logistics & Planning:
- Schedule crews, vehicles, and equipment for events.
- Coordinate transport, loading, and offloading of event infrastructure.
- Ensure accurate event planning and preparation prior to site delivery.
Warehouse & Equipment Management:
- Oversee warehouse operations, including stock control and equipment allocation.
- Ensure tents and event equipment are maintained, repaired, and stored correctly.
- Monitor asset usage, losses, and damages.
Team Leadership:
- Manage permanent staff, casual crews, and subcontractors.
- Provide clear instruction, supervision, and performance feedback.
- Enforce discipline, productivity, and professional conduct.
Health & Safety:
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards on all sites.
- Conduct site risk assessments and enforce safe work practices.
- Ensure teams are properly briefed and equipped.
Stakeholder Liaison:
- Liaise with clients, venues, suppliers, and internal sales teams.
- Represent the company professionally on-site.
- Address client concerns and ensure service expectations are met.
- Monday to Friday: 08h00 – 17h00
- Every second Saturday: 08h00 – 12h00
Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in event operations, tented events, logistics, or a related operational field
- Proven experience managing teams in high-pressure environments
- Strong operational planning and organisational skills
- Excellent leadership and communication abilities
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Calm, decisive, and solutions-driven under pressure
- Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and during peak event periods
- Physically capable of being present and active on-site when required
- Professional, reliable, and accountable
- Strong work ethic with a hands-on management approach
- Valid South African driver’s license (Code B minimum; EB/C1 advantageous)
- Direct experience with stretch tents, marquees, staging, rigging, or large temporary structures
- Knowledge of South African event safety and compliance requirements
- Experience in large-scale or high-end events
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee all tented and event installations and breakdowns.
- Ensure events are delivered on time, within scope, and to required quality standards.
- Anticipate and resolve operational challenges on-site.
- Schedule crews, vehicles, and equipment for events.
- Coordinate transport, loading, and offloading of event infrastructure.
- Ensure accurate event planning and preparation prior to site delivery.
- Oversee warehouse operations, including stock control and equipment allocation.
- Ensure tents and event equipment are maintained, repaired, and stored correctly.
- Monitor asset usage, losses, and damages.
- Manage permanent staff, casual crews, and subcontractors.
- Provide clear instruction, supervision, and performance feedback.
- Enforce discipline, productivity, and professional conduct.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards on all sites.
- Conduct site risk assessments and enforce safe work practices.
- Ensure teams are properly briefed and equipped.
- Liaise with clients, venues, suppliers, and internal sales teams.
- Represent the company professionally on-site.
- Address client concerns and ensure service expectations are met.
- Monday to Friday: 08h00 – 17h00
- Every second Saturday: 08h00 – 12h00
23 Feb 2026;
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