Global Events & Operations Coordinator

Lumenii; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid contribution

Hybrid work environment

Global travel

Office in Newlands

Job summary

McGillicuddy Hospitality is seeking an Operations & Events Coordinator based at the Cape Town office to drive detailed planning and execution of international events and training operations.

You will coordinate venues, budgets and attendee experiences, while collaborating with the Learning & Development team to uphold high standards and timely delivery. A proactive, hands-on approach and excellent English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate; tertiary level of education preferred.
• Degree/Diploma in Hotel Management and/or Event Management is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years of international events, conferences, project coordination or complex hospitality operations essential.
• Cruise, Hospitality Industry or international event management experience is highly advantageous.
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong administrative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Owns hands-on operational coordination of projects and international events.
• Oversee detailed planning of operational projects including venue logistics and budgets.
• Provide on-site operational support during event execution.
• Ensure stakeholders are informed at all stages to maintain client alignment.
• Lead contingency planning and project close-out responsibilities.

Skills

Project coordination

Event management

Executive communication

Multitasking

Education

Hotel/Event management degree

Tools

PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

McGillicuddy Hospitality is seeking an Operations & Events Coordinator based at the Cape Town office to drive detailed planning and execution of international events and training operations.

You will coordinate venues, budgets and attendee experiences, while collaborating with the Learning & Development team to uphold high standards and timely delivery. A proactive, hands-on approach and excellent English communication are essential.