Conference and event planners organize and coordinate services for conferences, events, functions, banquets and seminars.
Skill level:
Skilled
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- The majority of Conference and event planners earn a salary between R7 654 and R33 525 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Conference and event planners ranges from R7 654 to R15 683.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R10 318 and R19 861 per month.
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Duties and tasks
- Promoting conferences, conventions and trade shows to potential customers
- Responding to inquiries concerning services provided and costs for room and equipment hire, catering and related services
- Meeting with clients to discuss their needs and outlining package options to meet these needs
- Arranging and coordinating services such as conference facilities, catering, signage, displays, audiovisual and computer equipment, accommodation, transport and social events for participants, and logistical arrangements for presenters
- Organizing registration of participants
- Negotiating the type and costs of services to be provided within budget
- Overseeing work by contractors and reporting on variations to work orders