Event Marketing Coordinator (Hybrid) — Richards Bay

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Hands-on event marketing experience

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support event promotion in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role blends in-office collaboration with flexible remote work, offering hands-on experience across digital campaigns and on-site events.

You will assist in planning, executing and promoting events, coordinate materials, manage social media, and help with registration and attendee engagement. A proactive, organized candidate with a passion for events will thrive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, PR, Communications, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in marketing or event coordination.
• Strong understanding of social media and digital marketing.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Proactive, team-oriented attitude.
• Experience with event management software or CRM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing plans for events.
• Manage social media promotion for events, create content & schedule.
• Coordinate production of promotional materials.
• Support registration and ticketing processes.
• Liaise with vendors, sponsors, and partners.
• Assist with on-site event coordination and attendee management.
• Gather post-event feedback and assist in performance reporting.
• Maintain event marketing calendars and databases.
• Contribute ideas for attendee engagement strategies.

Skills

Social media management

Digital marketing principles

Microsoft Office Suite

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, PR, Communications, or related field

Tools

Event management software

CRM systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support event promotion in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role blends in-office collaboration with flexible remote work, offering hands-on experience across digital campaigns and on-site events.

You will assist in planning, executing and promoting events, coordinate materials, manage social media, and help with registration and attendee engagement. A proactive, organized candidate with a passion for events will thrive.