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Events Assistant

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Job Description - Events Assistant

We are seeking a reliable, warm, and well -organised Event Assistant to support the delivery of in -person events hosted at various venues across Pretoria. This is a fully on -site, ad hoc role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with people and contributing to a professional, welcoming event experience.

The Event Assistant plays a key support role on event days, managing guest arrivals, attendance tracking, and on -site coordination so that hosts can focus on engaging with members and facilitating meaningful conversations.

This position is designated in line with Employment Equity (EE) requirements. Fluency in Afrikaans is essential.


Time Commitment

  • 3–4 hours per event

  • Breakfast events: 07:30 – 10:00

  • Evening events: 17:00 – 20:00

  • Occasional Friday afternoon events

  • Events are scheduled in advance and are not held weekly

Key Responsibilities

  • Welcome guests on arrival and create a warm, professional first impression

  • Manage guest check -in and attendance lists

  • Identify and record visitors or non -members

  • Capture visitor details accurately for post -event follow -up

  • Assist with basic on -site logistics, including guiding guests and answering questions

  • At activity -based events (e.g. padel events), ensure guests:

    • Know where to go

    • Have access to food and beverages

    • Are checked in and accounted for

  • Act as an extra set of hands to allow hosts to engage fully with attendees

What This Role Is (and Is Not)

  • On -site role only

  • No off -site planning or administrative work

  • No sales responsibilities

  • No heavy setup or breakdown duties




Requirements

  • Friendly, confident, and approachable

  • Organised with strong attention to detail

  • Comfortable engaging with business owners and professionals

  • Punctual, reliable, and calm under light pressure

  • Able to travel independently to venues across Pretoria

  • Fluent in Afrikaans

  • EE candidates preferred​



  • Benefits

  • Part -time

  • Ad hoc, per event



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