Events and Logistics Coordinator

Jakes Gerwel Fellowship; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NGO in South Africa seeks an Events & Logistics Coordinator to manage and support the planning and execution of high-standard events. This role is crucial for improving educational initiatives and involves close collaboration with various teams to ensure logistical success.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support planning and execution of events.
• Ensure all events are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Manage logistical arrangements and vendor relations.

Job description

The Jakes Gerwel Fellowship is an NGO with the vision to develop fellows who are expert teachers, educational leaders and social entrepreneurs. Jakes Gerwel Fellows are at the forefront of solving the most pressing educational challenges, and in so doing, improve schools in South Africa.

To coordinate and support the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Programme and organisational events at JGF. The Events & Logistics Coordinator ensures that all events are delivered efficiently and to a high standard, supporting both programmatic and organisational objectives. The role works closely with event owners, Programme teams, and other stakeholders, and is responsible for all logistical arrangements, vendor management, and post-event processes.