R298,921
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (ZAR)
10%
ZAR 118k
MEDIAN
ZAR 299k
90%
ZAR 538k
The average salary for an Event Manager is R298,921
Base Salary
R118k - R538k
Bonus
R3k - R70k
Profit Sharing
R1k - R65k
Commission
R3k - R69k
Total Pay
R112k - R625k
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What Do Event Managers Do?
Event Manager Tasks
- Establishes and oversees the logistical and administrative support needs of events; may include site surveying, cash flow management, scheduling, and crowd management.
- Supervise production of printed materials and mailings.
- Assess event goals, run meetings in preparation of event, and manage profitability of client.
- Liaise between client and service providers, as well as contract negotiation.
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Gender Breakdown
Female
78.8%
Male
21.3%
This data is based on 80 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
27%
Dental
7%
Vision
6%
None