Introduction of CCSA

Conference Consultancy South Africa (CCSA) was founded by Pieter Swart, CMP in 1998. His planning career started over 20 years ago in various high offices. He was an executive committee member of the first ever multi-lateral conference hosted in South Africa. Backed by more than a decade of experience, he established CCSA as a macro event management firm, one of the most successful business tourism firms in South Africa. CCSA is well established and recognized in the industry for excellence.

Technology platform

CCSA operates EventsPro & Interactive (Ei), acquired from our technology partner, Certain Software Solutions, based in the USA, UK and Australia. This advanced delegate administration software system enables CCSA to offer our clients the full range of secure electronic delegate administration and management services. The powerful reporting system keeps our clients informed of delegate registrations, accommodation and transfer bookings - all in real time.

Value proposition

We offer our clients a solid partnership on all aspects of event planning and management. We provide a macro event management services with skilled and experienced staff working on state-of-the-art event management systems. Our strategic processes and operational toolsets have been audited and found compliant with international best practice standards. We produce new events, we organise & co-ordinate events for existing clients, we consult on-behalf of clients and we offer competence development services. Our firm is client orientated, result driven and quality inspired.

Talented team

CCSA is served by a core team of experienced and skilled specialists, support- and contracted staff who render planning, co-ordination, management and essential support services. Additional specialised staff is contracted on event project specific requirements. We also have access to more than 200 event management trainees whom we employ on a temporary basis for on-site support services such as registration, host/ess-, ushering and other general duties.

Declaration on commissions

As one of very few event management firms in South Africa that operates solely on a professional management fee structure. We commit CCSA to serving our clients’ best interest - at all times. This transparent model significantly reduces the cost of hosting events and allows us to negotiate the best possible rates/fees from service providers. These include venues, accommodation establishments, audio visual suppliers and IT suppliers. An important aspect of this model of operation is that we ensure that all potential commissionable income reverts back to the client budget either as a nett saving or supplementary income. CCSA does NOT accept any form of commission from suppliers. We are entirely transparent on all aspects of our operations.

Commitment to You, our Client

We will apply our extensive experience, skills and knowledge, acquired from our history of successful event management assignments, to ensure the success of your next event. Our service is comprehensive, efficient and totally transparent, yet tailored to meet your individual requirements. We will ensure a pleasant organizing experience for all concerned.