Events Planner Specialist South Africa

Stryker; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company is looking for an experienced Events Coordinator in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a background in Marketing or Management, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role. Responsibilities include managing the entire event coordination process, adhering to regulations, and maintaining budget management. Key skills such as organizational ability, interpersonal communication, and knowledge of GDPR are essential. This position offers a hybrid or onsite work flexibility and involves considerable travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in events coordination role.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and other relevant software.
• Ability to work outside standard hours for event requirements.
• Understanding of GDPR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of event planning.
• Manage the budget for organized events and provide justifications.
• Ensure compliance with country regulations and organizational strategy.
• Monitor key performance indicators and adhere to quality policies.

Skills

GIS

JAWS

Military Experience

Business Management

Emergency Management

Joint Operations

Production Planning

Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

ERP Systems

Exercise Planning

MRP

Education

Higher education in Marketing, Management, or PR

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the entire events coordination.
• To be involved with a detailed review of all processes, procedures, methods and tools to determine adequacy to meet the current requirements for the events planning service.
• Manage the monthly budget for organized events and justify monthly expenses.
• Adhere to Country Regulations.
• Adhere to the Business Units and Compliance Events strategy.
• Ensuring all KPIs are monitored effectively and completed regularly.
• Assist in maintaining a culture of continuous improvement of service provided to our customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with other Functions while driving leverage opportunities across the areas.
• Ensure all Compliance SOX, FCPA and Quality policies are implemented and applied in any undertaking of events planning.
• Deal directly with Commercial Leaders / Product Managers in relation to event reviews on a regular basis.
• Work with all virtual event platforms required by the business.
• Ad hoc administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Higher education: Marketing, Management, PR.
• Fluent in English.
• Min. 3 years of experience in the same position.
• Good Excel working knowledge.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of GDPR regulations.
• Ability to work out of standard working hours to meet the event requirements.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Negotiation skills and assertiveness.
• Creativity.
• Stress resistance and flexibility.
• Attention to details.

Work Flexibility

Hybrid or Onsite

Travel Percentage

40%

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

• GIS
• JAWS
• Military Experience
• Business Management
• Emergency Management
• Joint Operations
• Production Planning
• Relationship Management
• Strategic Planning
• ERP Systems
• Exercise Planning
• MRP

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1