ABOUT
Good ideas need great delivery.
Pivot Lab is an event operations and project delivery company built for the work behind the moment. We turn complex plans into organised, well-run experiences by bringing together logistics, suppliers, venues and on-site teams. From sporting events and festivals to corporate roadshows and conferences, we focus on the details that help everything come together on the day.
What we do
We support clients with event planning and operations, multi-location rollouts, supplier coordination, procurement, branded merchandise and stand builds. For corporate training roadshows, we organise the venues, stands and on-site setup so your team can focus on delivering the training. We take the same practical approach to every project: understand what needs to happen, build a workable plan and see it through on the ground.
How we work
Every project has its own moving parts. We start by listening, then shape the logistics and delivery around your goals, audience, locations and timeline. We keep communication clear, stay close to the detail and adapt when plans change. Our aim is simple: give you a dependable delivery partner and make the experience feel considered from start to finish.
Experience behind the business
Pivot Lab draws on its founder's experience leading logistics and delivery for major sporting properties, cultural events, corporate activations and national tours in previous executive and project leadership roles. That hands-on experience informs how we plan, coordinate and deliver work today.
Let's make it happen
Planning an event, roadshow or rollout? Tell us what you have in mind, and let's work out how Pivot Lab can bring it together.
Track Record
From major sporting properties to national trophy tours and cultural festivals, Pivot Lab brings complex events to life through detailed planning, coordinated suppliers and confident delivery on the ground.
mtn
Led the delivery of two of South Africa's most recognisable sporting properties over multiple years. Coordinated event-day logistics across venues and matches nationally, bringing suppliers, schedules and venue operations together for a consistent brand presence.
Absa
Directed logistics and supplier delivery across a diverse portfolio of four Absa properties over 4 years. From the multi-day Cape Epic and KKNK arts festival to PSL Premiership activations and the Currie Cup trophy tour, each property called for planning tailored to its audience, format and location.
Standard Bank
Directed logistics planning for Standard Bank's Ironman triathlon sponsorship and the National Arts Festival in Makhanda. Supported two distinct event environments with coordinated planning designed to translate sponsorship commitments into experiences on the ground.
Sasol
Managed planning and event-day supplier logistics for Sasol's sponsorship of South Africa's national women's football team. Supported delivery across numerous fixtures and campaigns, coordinating the moving parts behind each brand activation.
Coca-Cola
Managed planning and event-day supplier delivery across corporate conferences and brand activations. Brought together venues, suppliers and schedules to deliver polished experiences for Coca-Cola's teams and audiences.
ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour
Planned and delivered the national trophy tour across 3 cities and venues. Managed the logistics and on-the-ground execution needed to take a high-profile sporting moment to audiences around the country.
NBA - LARRY O'BRIEN CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY TOUR
Delivered the South African leg of the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy Tour across numerous locations. Coordinated logistics and public engagement to bring one of basketball's most iconic trophies closer to local fans.