3332-Conference and Event Planners

Job Title: 

Conference and Event Planners

Job Description: 

Conference and event planners organize and coordinate services for conferences, events, functions, banquets and seminars.

Tasks: 

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

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

416 - Specialised Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

Specific Occupations: 

333201 - Events Manager
Description : Organises and coordinates services related to all aspects of an event from design and planning to production.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Conference and Event Organizer, Conference Planner, Destination Manager, Event Planner, Exhibition Director, Exhibition Organiser, Function Planner, Functions Manager, Government Protocol or Civic Event Organiser, Marketing Campaign Organiser, Social/Life Cycle Coordinator, Trade Fair Manager, Wedding Planner

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa