Tuesday, 7 January 2014

Head of Meeting and Event Operations at NFS Technologies in Johannesburg



Job Title: Head of Meeting and Event Operations
Job Function: Trainer, support, Install
Start Date: February 2014
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Johannesburg
Region Location: Johannesburg
Job Type: Full-time Jobs
Job Classification: Hotel / Catering / Hospitality
ID: (ID: 28028)
Employer: NFS Technologies

Over view
An exciting new position has been created by NFS Hospitality, a leading international provider of hospitality, facilities and events management software. The position will report to the GM of NFS South Africa and will require well rounded experience in software implementation and training of at least 3 years. The role is wide ranging and will include project planning, software installation, user training and client relationship management.

Duties (General) and Responsibilities:
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     You will be working with leading South African and potentially international companies and be part of a small and dynamic NFS team in South Africa.
·         Sound software implementation experience is required, knowledge of the meeting and events business would be very beneficial and good communication skills are essential.
·         The position will report to the GM of NFS South Africa and will require well rounded experience in software implementation and training of at least 3 years. The role is wide ranging and will include project planning, software installation, user training and client relationship management.
·         Opportunities for travel in South Africa and possibly internationally and a package to suit experience and responsibilities assumed will be made available. This is an important position linked to the launch of a new NFS software solution in 2014.
·         The position will be based out of the NFS offices in Kyalami Johannesburg.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:
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          Principles and practices of supervision, personnel, and finance management.
·         Equipment and personnel requirements in presenting public entertainments, attractions, and conventions.
·         Business practices as they pertain to billing and contractual arrangements for tenants of theatrical or public assembly facility.
·         Management and operational procedures of convention/cultural center and public assembly facilities.
·         Laws and regulations relating to public safety.
Ability to:
·         Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
·         Analyze policies and procedures for timeliness and effectiveness
·         Interpret and enforce fire and safety codes.
·         Communicate orally, in the English language, with individuals in a face-to-face, one-on-one or group setting, or by telephone.
·         Produce documents written in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
·         Establish cooperative working relationships with employees, lessees, municipal officials, service contractors, and the public.
·         Serve and control large numbers of people effectively and solve problems common to public assembly.
·         Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Deadline Date: 25.03.2014
How to Apply:
To Apply, Please send CV to:     
Email: nix@nfs.co.za