Events Co-ordinator

Apex Group Ltd; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Exposure to diverse teams

Global marketing team collaboration

Job summary

Apex Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Events & Project Coordinator based in Cape Town, South Africa. This role involves planning and managing global events, ensuring smooth delivery and measurable outcomes. Successful candidates will have at least 5 years of experience, excellent project management skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders across various time zones.

You will have the opportunity to impact a growing global business positively, and you’ll be part of a dynamic marketing team focused on achieving outstanding results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in event coordination (B2B preferred).
• Confidence working autonomously with global stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end event delivery and logistics management.
• Manage event budgets, including POs and invoicing.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and vendors.

Skills

Project management capability

Excellent organizational skills

Strong negotiation skills

Budget management

Problem-solving skills

Tools

CRM systems

Marketing automation platforms

Job description

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.

Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

Summary Of The Position

We are looking for a skilled Events & Project Coordinator to support the planning, management, and delivery of a diverse global events portfolio, including both third-party sponsorships and company-hosted events (in-person, virtual, and hybrid). The ideal candidate is meticulous, highly organised, and confident coordinating multiple workstreams under pressure. You will apply strong project management discipline; owning timelines, budgets, stakeholders, and risks, to ensure events are delivered smoothly, consistently, and to measurable business outcomes. This is an exciting role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the energy and satisfaction of delivering successful events across global teams and time zones. It is important to note that this is not a standard event management role where you will be attending the events. It is more project management based liaising with global stakeholders who attend hosted and sponsored events worldwide.

Outline Of Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Event delivery & coordination (end-to-end)
• Manage and execute the global sponsorship events calendar and supporting strategy.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of company-hosted events such as seminars, summits, roundtables, webinars, and larger client events across global markets.
• Coordinate all logistics, including (but not limited to) vendor onboarding, shipping and deliveries, branded items, exhibitor stand briefs, and alignment with internal brand standards.
• Own venue and service supplier management, including venue sourcing and booking, technical/AV requirements, platform management for virtual events, and catering/F&B where applicable.
• Create and manage event materials as required (e.g., registration pages, invitations, agendas, speaker packs), and coordinate RSVP management and attendee communications.
• Ensure consistent attendee experience and event brand alignment across global events, including accessibility and inclusivity considerations.
• Project management & governance
• Build and manage event project plans and timelines, including milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and owners.
• Drive project governance: run planning meetings, track actions, manage stakeholder approvals, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain risk, issue, and dependency logs (RAID) and proactively mitigate impacts to timeline, quality, and budget.
• Establish and document repeatable event processes, templates, and best practices to improve consistency and scalability globally.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams (Marketing, Sales, Brand, Digital, Comms, Legal/Compliance, Finance, Operations) to ensure seamless execution.
• Budgeting, procurement & financial controls
• Oversee event budgets and manage purchase orders (POs), contracts, invoices, and reconciliations in line with internal policies.
• Facilitate invoice approval and processing, including accurate budget tracking, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Support supplier negotiations and manage sponsorship packages for relevant industry events to maximise value and ROI.
• Stakeholder management & communications
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (vendors, agencies, event organizers, speakers, sponsors).
• Provide clear, timely communications and status updates across a distributed global stakeholder group.
• Brief the wider marketing team on upcoming events to ensure teams such as Digital, Social, Brand, PR/Comms, and Sales Enablement are aligned and prepared.
• Data, systems & measurement
• Use CRM and/or marketing automation tools to track event activity and ensure event data is recorded accurately.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing teams to define event objectives and measurable KPIs (pipeline influence, meetings booked, attendance, engagement, conversion, etc.).
• Produce quarterly event performance reporting, ensuring KPIs are tracked and events are delivering a positive ROI.
• Lead post-event evaluations and retrospectives, documenting learnings and implementing improvements for future events.

Skills And Experience Required

• The successful candidate will have:
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in event coordination and delivery (B2B preferred).
• Strong project management capability: planning, scheduling, prioritization, and managing multiple workstreams.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes under tight timelines.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier management experience (including contracts, pricing, and value-adds).
• Proven ability to manage budgets, POs, invoices, and financial tracking in a structured, compliant way.
• Confidence working autonomously across different time zones and collaborating with global stakeholders.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management skills, including escalation management and executive-ready updates.
• Strong problem-solving skills, able to manage last-minute changes with minimal disruption.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and balancing multiple projects simultaneously.
• The Below Will Be Considered An Advantage
• Experience in a B2B marketing role and/or operating in a global cross-border environment.
• Knowledge of the asset management space or experience in a similar professional services environment.
• Experience with CRM and marketing automation platforms (e.g., Salesforce and Pardot preferred).
• Experience supporting virtual/hybrid event platforms and digital engagement tactics.

What You Will Get In Return

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of a growing global business.
• The chance to make a visible impact; bringing structure, scalability, and measurable outcomes to a global events program.
• Exposure to diverse teams and senior stakeholders across the business, with cross-border collaboration.
• A clear development path with opportunities to expand responsibility across global event strategy, planning, and operations.
• The opportunity to work with a diverse, agile, and global marketing team.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.