Events Assistant

Responsibilities

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for an Events Assistant to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

With Hollywoodbets You Will

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• Exposure to events and basic understanding of events

A Bonus To Have

• 2 years in a Marketing related position (Advantageous).
• Events Management (Advantageous).

What You’ll Do For The Brand

• Coordinate from conception to completion the details of events such as golf days, conferences, road shows, airport promotions, Kingsmead promotions, July parties, selected charity events, F&B events and any event deemed important for the company.
• Coordination of casuals to assist with events.
• Adhere to event procedures.
• Follow through of events strategy.
• Ensure the health and safety as well as gambling regulations are strictly adhered to.
• Obtain quotes, administration of budgets
• Book venues and tools
• Prepare invitations and send out at the appropriate time.
• Work with the various departments to achieve objectives.
• Work with the PRO to ensure maximum brand exposure in the media and post event reporting.
• Drive attendance to the event.
• Prepare all events in advance and maintain an annual events calendar.
• Define the company brand through all events and keep consistency with excellence at the forefront.
• Assist with ensuring all team involved is adequately prepared for the event.
• Assist with ensuring set up and coordination of the event runs smoothly.
• Control the quality, breakdowns and stock levels of the company branding.
• Available to work flexible hours due to events happening after hours and on weekends.
• Available to travel as company is national.
• Maintain a high level of energy for all events.
• Conduct market research and ensure the target market that event reaches is understood.
• Assist with multiple projects at one time.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer Literacy.
• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best? Apply now!

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.

We’re proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger.

At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do.

The opportunities here are endless. If you’re driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there’s no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team!