Event Coordinator

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an imaginative and meticulous Event Coordinator to plan and execute events at a premier Richards Bay venue. You’ll liaise with clients, vendors, and internal teams to deliver memorable experiences from concept to on-site management and post-event follow-up.

Join a dynamic hospitality team in KwaZulu-Natal, driving budgets, timelines, and quality across diverse events, with professional development opportunities and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Event Coordinator or in a similar event management role.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients to understand event needs, objectives, and budget constraints.
• Develop event proposals, timelines, and comprehensive execution plans.
• Source and manage vendors, including caterers, decorators, and AV suppliers.
• Oversee event logistics, including setup, staffing, scheduling, and on-site management.
• Ensure events are executed within budget and meet quality standards.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and client debriefs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Event planning software

Microsoft Office

Work under pressure

Creative mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Event planning software

Job description

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Event Coordinator to manage and execute a variety of events at their premier venue in Richards Bay . This role involves coordinating all aspects of event planning, from client consultations and conceptualization to on-site management and post-event follow-up. You will work closely with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure each event is a resounding success, meeting and exceeding client expectations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organized individual with a passion for creating memorable experiences in the dynamic hospitality sector of KwaZulu-Natal .

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients to understand their event needs, objectives, and budget constraints.
• Develop event proposals, timelines, and comprehensive execution plans.
• Source and manage vendors, including caterers, decorators, and AV suppliers.
• Oversee event logistics, including setup, staffing, scheduling, and on-site management.
• Ensure events are executed within budget and meet quality standards.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and client debriefs.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Event Coordinator or in a similar event management role.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in event planning software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.
• A creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and exciting events.
• Professional development in event management techniques.
• A collaborative and energetic team environment in Richards Bay .