Event Coordinator & Manager

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Competitive bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a meticulous Event Coordinator & Manager to support corporate and social events in the region. You will liaise with clients, vendors, and internal teams to deliver memorable events from concept to completion.

This role combines strong organizational skills with client relations, vendor negotiation, and on-site event leadership. A hybrid model offers on-site and remote work flexibility while maintaining a busy calendar of diverse events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating and managing events from concept to delivery.
• Strong vendor relations, budgeting, and logistics planning.
• Excellent communication with clients, teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all aspects of event coordination and management.
• Develop tailored event proposals and presentations for clients.
• Coordinate catering, AV and other service providers for seamless delivery.
• Oversee on-site event management and guest experience.
• Maintain clear client communication throughout planning and post-event.
• Monitor budgets and report on financial performance.

Skills

Event coordination

Vendor management

Negotiation

Client relations

Time management

Tools

Event management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and creative Event Coordinator & Manager to join their team, supporting a range of corporate and social events in the Richards Bay area. This role requires a blend of organizational prowess, client management skills, and the ability to execute flawless events from conception to completion. You will be responsible for liaising with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure events are delivered on time, within budget, and exceed expectations, with a hybrid model allowing for both on-site and remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of event planning and execution, including venue selection, vendor liaison, budgeting, and logistics.
• Develop event proposals and presentations tailored to client needs and objectives.
• Coordinate with catering, audiovisual, and other service providers to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Oversee on-site event management, troubleshooting issues and ensuring a positive guest experience.
• Maintain clear communication with clients throughout the planning process and post-event follow-up.
• Manage event budgets effectively and report on financial performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Event Coordinator or Manager, with a strong portfolio of executed events.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, adept at client relations.
• Ability to work effectively both independently remotely and as part of an on-site event team.
• Proficiency in event management software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with event-based bonuses.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and exciting events in Richards Bay .
• Professional development support and networking opportunities.