Event Planner

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development and industry‑

certifications

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a detail-oriented Event Planner to conceptualize, organize, and execute a wide range of events from intimate gatherings to larger functions.

You will manage budgets, timelines, and on-site logistics while liaising with clients to ensure their vision is met with creativity and precision. The role offers hybrid work flexibility and a vibrant regional environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Event Planner or in a similar event management role.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Proficiency in event planning software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Creative thinking and a passion for delivering unique and successful events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute events from concept to post-event analysis.
• Source and manage relationships with vendors including venues, caterers, and entertainers.
• Develop event budgets and ensure activities stay within financial constraints.
• Manage event timelines, logistics, and on-site execution for smooth operations.
• Liaise with clients to understand needs and deliver creative, precise results.

Skills

Event planning

Organizational skills

Project management

Time management

Negotiation

Vendor management

Creative thinking

Tools

Event planning software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Event Planner to join their team in Stellenbosch . This role involves conceptualizing, organizing, and executing a wide range of events, from intimate gatherings to larger functions, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for clients and attendees. You will manage all logistical aspects, vendor coordination, and budget adherence, working collaboratively to bring diverse event visions to life. This position requires excellent communication skills and a passion for creating exceptional event experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute events from initial concept to post-event analysis.
• Source and manage relationships with vendors, including venues, caterers, and entertainers.
• Develop event budgets and ensure all activities remain within financial constraints.
• Manage event timelines, logistics, and on‑site execution to ensure smooth operations.
• Liaise with clients to understand their needs and ensure their vision is met with creativity and precision.

Requirements

• ProvenexperienceasanEventPlanner orinasimilareventmanagementrole.
• Excellentorganizational,projectmanagement,andtimemanagementskills.
• Strongnegotiationandvendormanagementabilities.
• ProficiencyineventplanningsoftwareandMicrosoftOfficeSuite.
• Creativethinkingandapassionfordeliveringuniqueandsuccessfulevents.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Potential for hybrid work flexibility, blending office and remote collaboration.
• Opportunities to work on diverse and exciting events in a beautiful region.
• Contribution towards professional development and industry certifications.
• A dynamic team environment that values creativity and client satisfaction.