MICE Project Manager (Permanent)

Gauteng- Rosebank, Johannesburg -Other

Publication: 08 Jul 2026

Job Description

Thompsons Travel (Pty) Ltd has a vacancy for a self-motivated, vibrant, and energetic Senior Project Manager in our Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Events (MICE) Department in Johannesburg. The successful candidate must have previous experience of 5-10 years in organizing of events, conferences, corporate breakaways, incentives and launches. To fulfil group requirements for clients professionally.

Key Performance Areas

• Handling all administration, execute own events and reconciling accounts.
• Achieving client satisfaction and understanding their requirements
• Maintain high levels of quality and productivity by managing workload and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to meet personal targets and be a great team player

Availability

To be discussed during the interview

Salary

Negotiable based on experience

Required Qualifications

Important Criteria:

• Are you able to manage your time, together with delivering expertise to travellers?
• Are you process driven?
• Respectful to clients, colleagues and suppliers
• Adhering to our company values.
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to resolve urgent matters and offer alternative solutions timeously
• Are you able to work independently
• Previous experience in after-hours is essential

Location

Rosebank, Johannesburg

General Details

• Organizational skills, attention to detail, good geographical knowledge and interpersonal skills, as well as being able to cope under pressure.
• The candidate must hold strong relationships with a Destination Management Companies (DMC’s) both locally and internationally.
• The candidate must have the ability to research and suggest exciting destination properties as well as creative destination ideas.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal working hours.
• Ability to travel with clients both domestically, regionally, and internationally.
• Valid Passport
• MS Office literacy essential
• Presentation skills essential
• Own Transport is preferable.